Quarry access
Step into active slate quarries and see the scale, skill, and precision behind the stone.
Welcome to Vermont Slate Tours
Experience the Heart of America's Slate Industry
Step inside the legendary Slate Valley and experience the history, craftsmanship, and people behind one of the world's most timeless roofing materials.
Vermont Slate Tours offers exclusive guided experiences through active slate quarries, historic slate towns, and the rich culture that built the American slate roofing industry.
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Guided
Private quarry access
Stories
Generational craft
Views
Historic slate country
Preserving history and culture
Collect, preserve, and share the story of slate quarrying.
The Slate Valley helped shape the American roofing slate industry. Our tours connect guests with the working landscape, the tools of the trade, and the people who still keep the tradition alive.
Active operations
Historic communities
Scenic Vermont access
Built from stone and skill
Every slate carries the marks of the quarry, the splitter, and the place it came from.
Tour highlights
A behind-the-scenes look at an industry built on hard work, heritage, and pride.
Meet quarry owners, craftsmen, and workers, and hear firsthand stories from generations who dedicated their lives to producing the world’s finest roofing slate.
Craft and process
Trace the full slate journey from raw stone to finished roofing material.
Historic landscape
Travel through the Slate Valley and the communities that grew alongside it.
Working heritage
Hear from the people whose experience keeps the slate trade alive across generations.
Guided slate quarry tours
Meet real quarry owners and workers
Learn how roofing slate is mined and processed
Explore Vermont’s historic Slate Valley
Discover the history of slate roofing in America
Photography opportunities and scenic views
Support preservation of slate history and culture
In proud partnership
We support the Slate Valley Museum and the communities preserving this legacy.
The museum plays an important role in educating visitors about the people, craftsmanship, and communities that shaped the slate roofing industry throughout Vermont and New York.
The first annual Vermont Slate Tours experience
June 8th, 9th, and 10th, 2027
Every year during the second week of June, Vermont Slate Tours will host an exclusive gathering for slate roofing professionals from across North America.
This is more than a tour.
It is the ultimate American slate experience. Spend three unforgettable days exploring active slate quarries, meeting legendary quarry owners and workers, and experiencing the history, craftsmanship, and culture that built the slate roofing industry.
Meet the people behind the stone, many with over 60 years dedicated to the trade, and gain rare behind-the-scenes access that few in the industry ever get to experience.
Save the date
June 8–10, 2027
Vermont Slate Valley
Designed for
- Slate roofers
- Roofing contractors
- Architects
- Preservation specialists
- Distributors and suppliers
- Anyone passionate about real slate roofing
Event highlights
- Active quarry tours
- Meet quarry owners and longtime workers
- Live demonstrations and industry discussions
- Networking with slate professionals from across the country
- Historic Slate Valley experiences
- Scenic Vermont and New York slate country
- Industry fellowship, food, and entertainment
Itinerary
Day 1
- Welcome dinner
- Vermont brewery tour
- Museum visit, Slate roof tour
Day 2
- Quarry tours
- Live demonstrations
- Networking
Day 3
- Quarry tours
- Vermont slate heritage discussion
- Closing event
A more detailed schedule with times and locations will be provided closer to the event.
Pre-registration
Early registration spots will be limited.
Pre-registration opportunities and event details will be released closer to the event date. Please put this on your calendar now.
This is an event that cannot be missed by anyone involved in slate roofing.
Vermont Slate Valley
In proud partnership with the Slate Valley Museum.
Vermont Slate Tours
Tour inquiry & pre-registration
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