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
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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
Explore the mushrooms of the Mount – August 19
Saturday, August 19 starting at 11:00 am Local mushroom maven Meg Madden will lead an exploration of the fascinating fungi of Mount Independence. The wet weather has put a damper on a lot of summer activities, but should make for a very profuse assortment of specimens. To keep things manageable, we're limiting the number of … Continue reading Explore the mushrooms of the Mount – August 19
History Events the weekend of August 5 & 6
The Mount Independence State Historic Site in Orwell, Vermont, is hosting two special history programs the weekend of August 5 and 6, 2023. On Saturday at 1:00 p.m. author and educator Jason Barney will talk about the activities of the American Revolution in northern Vermont and shine the light on some lesser-known actions. Copies of … Continue reading History Events the weekend of August 5 & 6
“Reasons for Revolution” Saturday, June 10.
The Boston Massacre, 1770. Mount Independence State Historic Site | Saturday, June 10 | 1:00 pm This illustrated talk by site interpreter Paul Andriscin will cover the events leading up to Lexington Green in April 1775, including rising tensions over social issues, religion, taxes and other issues between the Colonies and the leadership in London. … Continue reading “Reasons for Revolution” Saturday, June 10.
History Talk – John Trumbull’s Declaration of Independence
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
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
