Saturday, July 27 at noon The Mount Independence Coalition will be hosting the third of four informal brown bag lunch discussions at the Mount Independence State Historic Site in Orwell, Vermont. The topic is historic fiction about the Revolutionary War in the New England/New York area, and beyond. These discussions are designed to be informal. … Continue reading Brown Bag History Lunch: Historic Fiction Set During the Revolutionary War
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Educational Resources relating to the Battle of Hubbardton
The Division for Historic Preservation is once again making these resources available to educators and the public alike. Click here to view and download those resources.
June Brown Bag History Lunch: Militia vs. Continentals
British regulars advance up Breed's Hill against an army of American militia in this painting by Howard Pyle (1897). Saturday, June 29 at noon Join us for the second in our series of informal discussions about aspects of the Revolutionary War. We'll be exploring the difference between the militia and the regular Continental army, and … Continue reading June Brown Bag History Lunch: Militia vs. Continentals
Maguire Lecture on the German Soldiers in the Revolutionary War
Friederike Baer The German Soldier Experience at Mount Independence and Beyond Saturday, June 15 at 1:00 pm The Mount Independence Coalition is pleased to present this year's Maguire Lecture by historian Friederike Baer. She will be speaking about the subject of her most recent book, Hessians: German Soldiers in the American Revolutionary War, with an … Continue reading Maguire Lecture on the German Soldiers in the Revolutionary War
Upcoming season shaping up nicely
The Annual Spring Wildflower Walk on Sunday, April 28, kicks off a great season of programs at Mount Independence. The Coalition board has been working closely with the staff of Mount Independence State Historic Site to bring an exciting slate of programs to the Mount. Some of these are annual favorites, and others are fresh, … Continue reading Upcoming season shaping up nicely
Mount Independence Open Again
We are happy to report that Mount Independence State Historic Site has reopened (as of Tuesday, August 1). The site is back to normal open hours and days.
Historic Sites currently closed
Vermont State Historic Sites are CLOSED until further notice due to the extreme weather and road closures. Please refer to Governor Scott’s State of Emergency declaration and the National Weather Service for complete forecasts:https://governor.vermont.gov/press-release/vermont-officials-prepare-flood-response-governor-scott-declares-state-emergency We will post here when we learn any additional news.
Annual Meeting, Saturday, June 10
The board of the Mount Independence Coalition is happy to announce that the first Annual Meeting since the onset of the pandemic will be held Saturday, June 10, at 10:00 am in the auditorium of the Mount Independence Visitor Center. All active and recent members of the Coalition are encouraged to attend. Among general business, … Continue reading Annual Meeting, Saturday, June 10
Living History in Hubbardton
Hubbardton Battlefield Re-enactment garners local news coverage WCAX TV sent a reporter to the Hubbardton Battlefield last month to cover the battle re-enactment. Coalition board member Mike Barbieri is featured in the two-minute clip, which you can find by clicking on the image above.
Celebrate the trails, explore the history
Join us Saturday, June 4, at 1:00 pm for our annual National Trails Day Hike at Mount Independence. National Trails Day Hike Saturday, June 4, 2022 // 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Hiking Mount Independence is a unique and sublime experience, one in which you are walking through a beautiful ecosystem with fantastic views in … Continue reading Celebrate the trails, explore the history
