Vermont's governor, Phil Scott, has created a commission to plan and prepare for the 250th anniversary of the events surrounding Vermont's participation in the American Revolution. You can read the Press Release and Executive Order here. Sadly, the press release does not mention Mount Independence, but it our favorite historic site is mentioned in the … Continue reading Governor Phil Scott has signed an Executive Order creating a 250th Anniversary Commision
History
“Making preparations to receive the enemy” – October 5
History Talk: THE AUTUMN OF 1776 AT MOUNT INDEPENDENCE: "Making Preparations to Receive the Enemy" Saturday, October 5 from 1:00 to 2:30 pm Join us for an illustrated talk, “The Autumn of 1776: Making Preparations to Receive the Enemy,” by historian and site interpreter Paul Andriscin. Paul looks at the busy autumn of 1776 when … Continue reading “Making preparations to receive the enemy” – October 5
Portraits of Independence — Sunday, Sept. 29
PORTRAITS OF INDEPENDENCE: THE FACES OF MOUNT INDEPENDENCE Sunday, September 29, 2019 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm This illustrated symposium examines the Revolutionary War story of Mount Independence through the portraits of the limited number of people whose likenesses were captured in portraits. Site administrator Elsa Gilbertson presents the cast of characters and their portraits. … Continue reading Portraits of Independence — Sunday, Sept. 29
Living history weekend when soldiers invade the Mount – Aug 31 & Sep 1
A Revolutionary War Weekend at Mount Independence On August 31 and September 1, 2019, head to the Mount Independence State Historic Site in Orwell, Vermont, for the annual “Soldiers Atop the Mount” living history weekend. Reenactors and those interested in history gather to engage visitors with a colorful, full scale event honoring this major Revolutionary … Continue reading Living history weekend when soldiers invade the Mount – Aug 31 & Sep 1
Former Maguire lecturer Willard Sterne Randall on the War of 1812
Willard Randall is interviewed about the War of 1812, the subject of his book Unshackling America. As usual, Randall is entertaining and informative. Give it a listen: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1002-jay-talking-28654274/episode/our-long-revolution-47729532/
Hike Into History – August 4
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
Investigation into the Revolutionary Mind – July 27
On Saturday, July 27, 2019, two characters from the Revolutionary War past come back to the Mount Independence State Historic Site in Orwell, Vermont, for a time-traveling interview. This is the annual “Inquiry into the Revolutionary Mind” program, this year featuring two men in the caring professions—Dr. Jonathan Potts and Rev. Thomas Allen. The program … Continue reading Investigation into the Revolutionary Mind – July 27
Independence Day at Mount Independence
America now celebrates Independence Day on July 4th. In fact, this tradition is so ingrained that most of us call the holiday "The Fourth of July." But the army on Lake Champlain in 1776 celebrated on a different day of the month. On July 28, Colonel Arthur St. Clair read the document to the troops. … Continue reading Independence Day at Mount Independence
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