Explore the history of Mount Independence with Steve Zeoli, president of the Mount Independence Coalition. Walk the beautiful trails, see what evidence remains of the 1776-77 American army occupation of the Mount. Learn about the two controversial decisions that put Mount Independence at the center of American victory or defeat in the early years of … Continue reading Hike Into History – August 4
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Explore camp and brigade locations on this hike — May 5
Join a trio of Mount Independence experts on an exploration of the camps and brigade layouts of 1776-77. Revolutionary War expert Mike Barbieri, Mount Independence Coalition president Stephen Zeoli, and site administrator Elsa Gilbertson lead the way on and off the trails in this special pre-opening day guided walk. This time of year the conditions … Continue reading Explore camp and brigade locations on this hike — May 5
Spring Wildflower Walk – April 28
https://youtu.be/-45rchh-hTE After the long cold winter, a guided walk to look for spring wildflowers at the Mount Independence State Historic Site in Orwell, Vermont, is just the thing. The walk takes place on Sunday, April 28, 2019, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Amy Olmsted, a nursery professional for over 20 years, is your leader. Olmsted is … Continue reading Spring Wildflower Walk – April 28
A Revolutionary War Weekend – Sep. 8 & 9
The calendar flips back to 1776 and 1777 at the Mount Independence State Historic Site in Orwell, Vermont, on September 8 and 9, 2018, for the annual “Soldiers Atop the Mount” living history weekend. Reenactors and those interested in history gather to engage the public with a colorful, full scale event that honors this massive … Continue reading A Revolutionary War Weekend – Sep. 8 & 9
Hike into History – Sep. 2
Sunday, September 2, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Walk the Mount with site administrator Elsa Gilbertson and site interpreter Paul Andriscin. Together with them, you will be exploring the happenings of 1776 and the start of construction of the Revolutionary War defenses built here. What remnants can still be seen on the ground today? Who were … Continue reading Hike into History – Sep. 2
Hike Into History – Sunday, August 5
On Sunday, August 5, join Steve Zeoli for a guided walk around Mount Independence. Zeoli will present the history of the Mount through the viewpoint of General Philip Schuyler. Though he only visited the Mount twice, it was Schuyler's controversial decision to abandon Crown Point in July of 1776 and to make the American stand … Continue reading Hike Into History – Sunday, August 5
National Trails Day walk at the Mount – June 2
Come to the Mount Independence State Historic Site in Orwell, Vermont, on Saturday, June 2, 2018, for a guided history walk from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. This is one of many special walks and hikes across the country to celebrate National Trails Day. Mark Brownell, retired history teacher and board member of the Mount Independence Coalition, the site … Continue reading National Trails Day walk at the Mount – June 2
