Declaration of Independence, by John Trumbull. Sunday, July 5, 2026, at 2:00 pm On Sunday, July 5, 2026, learn about “The Birth Certificate of America” at the Mount Independence State Historic Site in Orwell, Vermont. Explore the Declaration of Independence, the founding document of the United States, with site interpreter Stephen Whalen, Ph.D. The talk … Continue reading The Birth Certificate of America: A Talk
Independence Day
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
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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