On Sunday, August 12, 2018, the Mount Independence State Historic Site in Orwell, Vermont, offers a talk on “Ethnic and Cultural Diversity at Mount Independence” by historian and site interpreter Paul Andriscin. This talk looks at how a rag-tag force from six states and Vermont managed to maintain the Northern American Army here during the … Continue reading Ethnic and cultural diversity at Mount Independence – Talk on Sunday, Aug. 12
Great family activity – build fairy houses, August 11
It’s August and time for a family outing. On Saturday, August 11, 2018, at the Mount Independence State Historic Site in Orwell, Vermont, enjoy an afternoon of “Building Fairy and Other Imaginary Houses.” The activity runs from 1 to 4 p.m. and is included in regular site admission ($5.00 adults/free for children under 15). Children … Continue reading Great family activity – build fairy houses, August 11
Hike Into History – Sunday, August 5
On Sunday, August 5, join Steve Zeoli for a guided walk around Mount Independence. Zeoli will present the history of the Mount through the viewpoint of General Philip Schuyler. Though he only visited the Mount twice, it was Schuyler's controversial decision to abandon Crown Point in July of 1776 and to make the American stand … Continue reading Hike Into History – Sunday, August 5
History Day Camp for Children
Youth ages 12 to 15 are invited to participate in a new this year day “Revolutionary Times” camp at the Mount Independence State Historic Site in Orwell, VT, from August 1 to 3, 2018, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. The fee is $85 and pre-registration is required. Learn about the Revolutionary War soldiers who served … Continue reading History Day Camp for Children
Philip Schuyler and Seth Warner come to the Mount July 28
On Saturday, July 28, 2018, from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m., the Mount Independence State Historic Site in Orwell, Vermont, offers its annual travel back in time interview program, “Investigation into the Revolutionary Mind,” to summon two very different American Revolutionary War officers from the Northern Campaign of 1776-1777. Maj. Gen. Philip Schuyler, American Army commander … Continue reading Philip Schuyler and Seth Warner come to the Mount July 28
Art Exhibit and Workshops
This workshop has been cancelled. LILLIAN KENNEDY ART EXHIBIT & THREE WORKSHOPS Vermont artist Lillian Kennedy has a painting show, "A Brush with Nature," on display for the 2018 season at the Chimney Point State Historic Site in Addison, Vermont. To compliment the show she is offering three art workshops in July and August—at Chimney … Continue reading Art Exhibit and Workshops
Crown Point Road Assoc. History Tour – July 21
The Crown Point Road Association is leading a "one-day, drive-yourself caravan history tour" of the Summer of 1777 battlefields. The event consists of guided tours of the Hubbardton and Bennington battlefields and many brief stops along the way. The final stop is the Bennington Battle Monument. Meet at the Hubbardton Battlefield State Historic Site at … Continue reading Crown Point Road Assoc. History Tour – July 21
