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
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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
The Birds of Spring – May 26
Enjoy a walk on the wild side by participating in the annual Early Bird Nature Walk at the Mount Independence State Historic Site in Orwell, Vermont. This guided walk is on Saturday, May 26, 2018, from 8:00 to 10:00 AM. Noted bird expert Sue Wetmore of Brandon is your guide. The Lake Champlain corridor is … Continue reading The Birds of Spring – May 26
Mother’s Day Wildflower Walk at the Mount
Horticulturist Amy Olmsted is set to lead another of her popular spring wildflower walks. This year, the walk is taking place a couple of weeks later than usual, because Amy will be in Alaska attending the annual American Primrose Society conference. This delay has worked out for the best, as it has been a cold, … Continue reading Mother’s Day Wildflower Walk at the Mount
Spring History Walk – May 5
SPRING HISTORY WALK AT MOUNT INDEPENDENCE ORWELL, Vt.—On Saturday, May 5, 2018, come to the Mount Independence State Historic Site in Orwell, Vermont, for a special pre-season guided history walk from 1:00 to 3:30 pm. Early May before the leaves are out is the perfect time of year to see the remains and traces of … Continue reading Spring History Walk – May 5
Hike Into History – Oct. 15
Sunday, October 15, 2017 -- 1:00 p.m. Time for the last 2017 hike into history at the Mount Independence State Historic Site in Orwell, Vermont. On Sunday, October 15, from 1:00 to 3:30 pm, enjoy a tour led by Stephen Zeoli, president of the friends group for the historic site. The focus will be on the events … Continue reading Hike Into History – Oct. 15
Contemplative exploration of the trees of Mount Independence – Sept. 23
A Contemplative Natural History of Trees and Shrubs Mount Independence State Historic Site Saturday, September 23 beginning a 1:00 pm Conservation Ecologist Marc Lapin, who teaches at Middlebury College, will lead this contemplative ecology walk at Mount Independence. Participants will learn about tree and shrub natural history and identification, and they will also learn techniques … Continue reading Contemplative exploration of the trees of Mount Independence – Sept. 23
Hike Into History this Sunday, Sept. 3
With the start of Vermont Archaeology Month in September, take a trip to Mount Independence State Historic Site in Orwell, Vermont, on Sunday, September 3, 2017, for a hike into history. The tour runs from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. Long time site staff Paul Andriscin and Elsa Gilbertson are your guides. The focus is on locations and … Continue reading Hike Into History this Sunday, Sept. 3
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