Living history arrives at the Mount. Fun and entertaining for the whole family The Revolutionary War comes to life at the annual “Soldiers Atop the Mount” living history weekend on Saturday, August 23 and Sunday, August 24, 2025, at the Mount Independence State Historic Site in Orwell. Meet the reenactors and site interpreters commemorating the soldiers who … Continue reading Soldiers Atop the Mount – August 23 & 24
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Interpretive Sign Project at Mount Independence
The Mount Independence Coalition received a $9,000 grant from the Champlain Valley National Heritage Partnership to update and install thirteen new sign interpretive panels in the area around the museum at the Mount Independence State Historic Site in Orwell, Vermont. One of the newly restored signs at Mount Independence, partly thanks to the work of … Continue reading Interpretive Sign Project at Mount Independence
Soldiers Atop the Mount — Living History Weekend
Photo by Ennis Duling. Saturday, August 31 and Sunday, September 1 The Revolutionary War experience is brought to life at the annual “Soldiers Atop the Mount” living history weekend on Saturday, August 31 and Sunday, September 1, 2024 at the Mount Independence State Historic Site in Orwell. Meet reenactors and site interpreters who interact with visitors to … Continue reading Soldiers Atop the Mount — Living History Weekend
Living History Returns to the Mount Labor Day Weekend, Sept. 2 & 3
Immerse yourself in a Revolutionary War experience at the Mount Independence State Historic Site in Orwell, Vermont, on Saturday and Sunday, September 2 and 3, 2023, for the “Soldiers Atop the Mount” annual weekend encampment event. This event honors the soldiers who built and garrisoned Mount Independence in 1776-77, 247 years ago, laying the foundation … Continue reading Living History Returns to the Mount Labor Day Weekend, Sept. 2 & 3
“Reasons for Revolution” Saturday, June 10.
The Boston Massacre, 1770. Mount Independence State Historic Site | Saturday, June 10 | 1:00 pm This illustrated talk by site interpreter Paul Andriscin will cover the events leading up to Lexington Green in April 1775, including rising tensions over social issues, religion, taxes and other issues between the Colonies and the leadership in London. … Continue reading “Reasons for Revolution” Saturday, June 10.
History Talk – John Trumbull’s Declaration of Independence
John Trumbull Self Portrait. 1802. Sunday, May 28 at 1:00 pm Mount Independence Coalition president Stephen Zeoli will be presenting this illustrated talk about the iconic American painting and the remarkable man who created it. This is an epic story, guaranteed to give you new appreciation for Trumbull and the paintings that adorn the U.S. Capital. … Continue reading History Talk – John Trumbull’s Declaration of Independence
Site Opens, Friday, May 26 at 10 am
Mount Independence State Historic Site opens officially for the season on Friday, May 26. It will be open daily from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm through October 16. Admission is $8.00 for adults, $1.00 for children 14 to 6, under 6 free. Coalition members enter free. Call 802-948-2000 for more information. The site is located … Continue reading Site Opens, Friday, May 26 at 10 am
Conserving the Past, One Artifact at a Time
Saturday, September 10, 2022, from 1 – 2 PM Over the past several decades, Mount Independence has surrendered a number of Revolutionary War-era artificats that are in the museum's collection. In 2021 the Mount Independence State Historic Site and Mount Independence Coalition completed a project to conserve 45 of these significant Revolutionary War metal artifacts. … Continue reading Conserving the Past, One Artifact at a Time
Soldiers Atop the Mount – Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 3 & 4
Soldiers Atop the Mount (photo by Ennis Duling) Revolutionary War Encampment at Mount Independence “Soldiers Atop the Mount” Reenactment Weekend Honors Soldiers Who Built and Garrisoned Mount Independence Immerse yourself in a Revolutionary War experience at the Mount Independence State Historic Site in Orwell, Vermont, on Saturday and Sunday, September 3 and 4, 2022, for … Continue reading Soldiers Atop the Mount – Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 3 & 4
Early Bird Nature Walk kicks off the season
Baltimore Oriole. Photo by Julia Flanagan. Saturday, May 28, at 8:00 am Join ornithologist Sue Wetmore on this annual hike to identify the many birds of Mount Independence. Meet at the visitor center at 8:00 am. Regular admission applies.
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