The Mount Independence State Historic Site in Orwell, Vermont, is offering an autumn guided history walk on Sunday, October 5, 2025, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Learn about the American and British Revolutionary War activities at Mount Independence back in the autumn of 1776 and 1777, very different times. Your guides will be site administrator Elsa Gilbertson … Continue reading History Walk at the Mount, October 5, 1:00 pm
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Early Bird Nature Walk
Sue Wetmore (foreground) is a locally recognized ornithologist. Her annual bird walk at Mount Independence is always popular. Saturday, May 24, at 8:00 am Join Sue Wetmore for this popular annual walk to uncover Mount Independence's birds of spring. The trails around the Mount may be familiar, but the life in the trees and in … Continue reading Early Bird Nature Walk
Wildflowers – Exploration – and Birding: Upcoming Events
Bloodroot in bloom Spring Wildflower Walk Sunday, April 27 at noon Join horticulturist Amy Olmsted for this popular annual walk along the gentle trails of Mount Independence in search of lovely spring wildflowers. Meet at the Visitor Center. Call regional office at 802-759-2412 for info. $5.00 adults, free for Coalition members and Green Mountain Passport … Continue reading Wildflowers – Exploration – and Birding: Upcoming Events
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
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
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
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
National Trails Day at the Mount, Saturday, June 3
National Trails Day is an event sponsored and organized by the American Hiking Society. It's purpose is to get people walking our nation's trails. The Mount Independence Coalition is hosting a National Trails Day hike at the Mount Saturday, June 3, starting at noon. While one of the goals of National Trails Day is to … Continue reading National Trails Day at the Mount, Saturday, June 3
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
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