John Trumbull Self Portrait. 1802. Sunday, May 28 at 1:00 pm Mount Independence Coalition president Stephen Zeoli will be presenting this illustrated talk about the iconic American painting and the remarkable man who created it. This is an epic story, guaranteed to give you new appreciation for Trumbull and the paintings that adorn the U.S. Capital. … Continue reading History Talk – John Trumbull’s Declaration of Independence
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An event at Mount Independence State Historic Site
Early Bird Nature Walk – Sat. May 20
Spend an enjoyable morning participating in the “Early Bird Nature Walk” at the Mount Independence State Historic Site in Orwell, Vermont, on Saturday, May 20, 2023. This is a special event before the museum opens for 2023 on May 26. The walk is from 8:00 to 11:00 am. Bird expert Sue Wetmore from Brandon, Vermont, … Continue reading Early Bird Nature Walk – Sat. May 20
Strong Ground Guide History Walk – May 6
Lt. Col. John Trumbull drew this map of Mount Independence in the summer of 1776. History Walk Saturday, May 6, 1:00 to 4:00 pm Meet at the Mount Independence Visitor Center You don't have to wait until Memorial Day Weekend and the official opening of Mount Independence State Historic Site to get a grand dose … Continue reading Strong Ground Guide History Walk – May 6
Spring Wildflower Walk – Sunday, April 30
A guided walk to look for spring wildflowers at the Mount Independence State Historic Site in Orwell, Vermont, is just the thing after the long winter. The walk takes place on Sunday, April 30, 2023, from noon to 2:00 p.m. Amy Olmsted, a nursery professional for over 25 years, leads this informative walk. Olmsted is a horticulturist … Continue reading Spring Wildflower Walk – Sunday, April 30
Encore – Mushroom exploration with Meg Madden
Sunday, September 18, 1:00 pm Mushroom expert Meg Madden returns to Mount Independence State Historic Site in Orwell, Vermont, to lead another of her popular mushroom exploration walks. Look for and learn about the many forms of mushrooms on Mount Independence. Are the mushrooms you see this time of year different from the ones people … Continue reading Encore – Mushroom exploration with Meg Madden
Conserving the Past, One Artifact at a Time
Saturday, September 10, 2022, from 1 – 2 PM Over the past several decades, Mount Independence has surrendered a number of Revolutionary War-era artificats that are in the museum's collection. In 2021 the Mount Independence State Historic Site and Mount Independence Coalition completed a project to conserve 45 of these significant Revolutionary War metal artifacts. … Continue reading Conserving the Past, One Artifact at a Time
Soldiers Atop the Mount – Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 3 & 4
Soldiers Atop the Mount (photo by Ennis Duling) Revolutionary War Encampment at Mount Independence “Soldiers Atop the Mount” Reenactment Weekend Honors Soldiers Who Built and Garrisoned Mount Independence Immerse yourself in a Revolutionary War experience at the Mount Independence State Historic Site in Orwell, Vermont, on Saturday and Sunday, September 3 and 4, 2022, for … Continue reading Soldiers Atop the Mount – Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 3 & 4
Mushroom program with Meg Madden
Myco-educator Meg Madden will lead the exploration of Mount Independence's mushrooms on Saturday, June 11. Saturday, June 11, at 1:00 pm Do you see interesting mushrooms in your travels and wish you knew more about what they are? Would you like to learn tips about how to more confidently identify wild mushrooms? Would you like … Continue reading Mushroom program with Meg Madden
Early Bird Nature Walk kicks off the season
Baltimore Oriole. Photo by Julia Flanagan. Saturday, May 28, at 8:00 am Join ornithologist Sue Wetmore on this annual hike to identify the many birds of Mount Independence. Meet at the visitor center at 8:00 am. Regular admission applies.
Mount Independence opens for the season May 28
Mount Independence State Historic Site in Orwell, Vermont, will officially open for the season on Saturday, May 28, at 10:00 am. The site will be open Tuesdays through Sundays until 5:00 pm through October 9. Admission is now $6 for adults, children under 15 enter free, as do Mount Independence Coalition members.
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