The annual spring wildflower walk will be held on Sunday, April 27. The Mount Independence Coalition is sending out membership renewal notices. If you get one, that indicates that our records show your membership expires this month. If you think this is incorrect, please contact us here. For the past three decades, the membership fee … Continue reading Membership News
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An event at Mount Independence State Historic Site
Upcoming Talk: The Black Presence at the Battle of Bennington
Sunday, October 13 at 1:00 pm Come to the Mount Independence State Historic Site in Orwell, Vermont, for an illustrated talk, The Black Presence at the Battle of Bennington, given by teacher and author Phil Holland. The program starts at 1:00 p.m. and is free and open to the public. This is a Vermont Humanities Council Speaker’s … Continue reading Upcoming Talk: The Black Presence at the Battle of Bennington
Geology Hike – Sunday, Sept. 8 at Noon
The history beneath your feet! Join geologist Helen Mango for an exploration of the geologic history of Mount Independence. You’ll see the oldest rocks in the Potsdam Formation to the newer rocks of the Great Meadows Formation. Meet at the museum. Wear sturdy shoes or boots and bring water. Admission is $8.00 for adults, $1.00 … Continue reading Geology Hike – Sunday, Sept. 8 at Noon
Soldiers Atop the Mount — Living History Weekend
Photo by Ennis Duling. Saturday, August 31 and Sunday, September 1 The Revolutionary War experience is brought to life at the annual “Soldiers Atop the Mount” living history weekend on Saturday, August 31 and Sunday, September 1, 2024 at the Mount Independence State Historic Site in Orwell. Meet reenactors and site interpreters who interact with visitors to … Continue reading Soldiers Atop the Mount — Living History Weekend
Mushrooming on the Mount with Meg Madden
Sunday, August 18, 2024 || 1:00 to 3:00 pm The Coalition is pleased to be bringing mushroom expert Meg Madden back to Mount Independence for another mushroom exploration. She’ll provide an orientation first, and then lead you out to look for and learn about the mushrooms that grow at Mount Independence. This walk is always … Continue reading Mushrooming on the Mount with Meg Madden
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
Mount Independence History Day Long Program – October 21
Come to Mount Independence on Saturday, October 21, 2023, from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm for the “Muster at the Mount: Mount Independence from the Ground Up,” a day of revolutionary discovery.” This total immersion day explores the story of Mount Independence, looking into significant but perhaps less well-known aspects of Mount Independence. Call (802) … Continue reading Mount Independence History Day Long Program – October 21
Hike into History – Sun. October 15
Come to the Mount Independence State Historic Site in Orwell, Vermont, on Sunday, October 15, 2023, for a guided history walk from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Enjoy the autumn colors and interesting history on the last day of the season at the historic site. Stephen Zeoli, president of the Mount Independence Coalition, the site friends … Continue reading Hike into History – Sun. October 15
Lecture: Mapping Revolutionary War Artifacts at Mount Independence
Sunday, October 1, 2023 from noon until 1:30 pm Mount Independence State Historic Site On October 1, 2023, the Vermont Division for Historic Preservation will host a lecture on recent geographic information systems (GIS) mapping of the locations of Revolutionary War-era artifacts excavated at Mount Independence State Historic Site in Orwell. The GIS mapping is part of … Continue reading Lecture: Mapping Revolutionary War Artifacts at Mount Independence
Living History Returns to the Mount Labor Day Weekend, Sept. 2 & 3
Immerse yourself in a Revolutionary War experience at the Mount Independence State Historic Site in Orwell, Vermont, on Saturday and Sunday, September 2 and 3, 2023, for the “Soldiers Atop the Mount” annual weekend encampment event. This event honors the soldiers who built and garrisoned Mount Independence in 1776-77, 247 years ago, laying the foundation … Continue reading Living History Returns to the Mount Labor Day Weekend, Sept. 2 & 3
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