Established in 1915, this program served Vermonters with mental retardation and developmental disabilities continuously until 1993. It was founded as the Brandon State School for Feebleminded Children, renamed Brandon State School in 1929, and later became the Brandon Training School. Begun as a working farm, the site retained many original structures, including remnants of a horse racetrack visible from Route 7. The campus expanded to more than 30 buildings and 400 acres, and at its peak in 1968 served more than 650 persons. In the 1980s the facility's population declined as persons were served in community based programs. Throughout its history, it maintained a proud tradition of quality care and active training.