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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Philip Schuyler and Seth Warner come to the Mount July 28
On Saturday, July 28, 2018, from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m., the Mount Independence State Historic Site in Orwell, Vermont, offers its annual travel back in time interview program, “Investigation into the Revolutionary Mind,” to summon two very different American Revolutionary War officers from the Northern Campaign of 1776-1777. Maj. Gen. Philip Schuyler, American Army commander … Continue reading Philip Schuyler and Seth Warner come to the Mount July 28
11th Annual J. Robert Maguire Lecture features Willard Sterne Randall
Benedict Arnold: Fact and Fiction A Lecture by Willard Sterne Randall Saturday, June 9 at 2:00 p.m. Mount Independence State Historic Site Visitor Center The Coalition is proud to announce this year's J. Robert Maguire Lecture. Willard Sterne Randall will be delivering the presentation Benedict Arnold: Fact and Fiction. Description: Willard Sterne Randall, New York … Continue reading 11th Annual J. Robert Maguire Lecture features Willard Sterne Randall
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
2018 Event Schedule is now available
We are happy to present our 2018 Event Schedule for Mount Independence State Historic Site. We've been working hard with the Division for Historic Preservation to prepare this exciting slate of programs. You can download a PDF copy of the schedule here.
Bird count on Mount Independence
Sue Wetmore, who leads the annual bird hike at the Mount, reports the sighting of 18 species in a 2.9 mile walk on February 22. Here is our list from today's walk around the orange trail. We also flushed an owl of undetermined species, most likely a great horned. We found a down feather and a … Continue reading Bird count on Mount Independence
Thank you for a great season
Mount Independence State Historic Site official closed for the season Monday, October 16. We want to thank everyone who came out to the site over the spring, summer and fall to support our events and to enjoy the wonder of the Mount. Over the coming months the Coalition will be working with the Division for … Continue reading Thank you for a great season
New history/archaeological program, Sept. 16
Recent Archaeological, Geospatial, and Historical Insights into Mount Independence Saturday, September 16, at 2:00 pm On Saturday, September 16, 2017, at 2:00 pm., staff from the University of Vermont Consulting Archaeology Program will be presenting a program on new archaeological, geospatial, mapping, and historical research about Mount Independence at the Mount Independence State Historic Site in Orwell, VT. … Continue reading New history/archaeological program, Sept. 16
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
Tom Slayton’s commentary on the Mount
Former Vermont Life editor Tom Slayton recently recorded a commentary about Mount Independence on Vermont Public Radio. Listen to it here.
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