The annual spring wildflower walk will be held on Sunday, April 27. The Mount Independence Coalition is sending out membership renewal notices. If you get one, that indicates that our records show your membership expires this month. If you think this is incorrect, please contact us here. For the past three decades, the membership fee … Continue reading Membership News
Mount Independence gets a nod from Antiques Roadshow
The appraisers of Antiques Roadshow deemed a beautiful French Model musket from around 1770 worthy of air time in a recent episode. The appraiser said that it was likely the musket had been to Mount Independence and Fort Ticonderoga (around the 2 minute mark). Click the image or the link below to view the clip. … Continue reading Mount Independence gets a nod from Antiques Roadshow
Upcoming Talk: The Black Presence at the Battle of Bennington
Sunday, October 13 at 1:00 pm Come to the Mount Independence State Historic Site in Orwell, Vermont, for an illustrated talk, The Black Presence at the Battle of Bennington, given by teacher and author Phil Holland. The program starts at 1:00 p.m. and is free and open to the public. This is a Vermont Humanities Council Speaker’s … Continue reading Upcoming Talk: The Black Presence at the Battle of Bennington
Geology Hike – Sunday, Sept. 8 at Noon
The history beneath your feet! Join geologist Helen Mango for an exploration of the geologic history of Mount Independence. You’ll see the oldest rocks in the Potsdam Formation to the newer rocks of the Great Meadows Formation. Meet at the museum. Wear sturdy shoes or boots and bring water. Admission is $8.00 for adults, $1.00 … Continue reading Geology Hike – Sunday, Sept. 8 at Noon
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
Mushrooming on the Mount with Meg Madden
Sunday, August 18, 2024 || 1:00 to 3:00 pm The Coalition is pleased to be bringing mushroom expert Meg Madden back to Mount Independence for another mushroom exploration. She’ll provide an orientation first, and then lead you out to look for and learn about the mushrooms that grow at Mount Independence. This walk is always … Continue reading Mushrooming on the Mount with Meg Madden
Experience the American Revolution at Chimney Point State Historic Site
From the Site Administrator's Desk: The Vermont State Society Daughters of the American Revolution and Vermont Division for Historic Preservation host the American Revolution Experience traveling exhibit at the Chimney Point State Historic SiteInnovative Revolutionary War exhibition is collaborative project of the American Battlefield Trust and the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution The Vermont State Society … Continue reading Experience the American Revolution at Chimney Point State Historic Site
Brown Bag History Lunch: Historic Fiction Set During the Revolutionary War
Saturday, July 27 at noon The Mount Independence Coalition will be hosting the third of four informal brown bag lunch discussions at the Mount Independence State Historic Site in Orwell, Vermont. The topic is historic fiction about the Revolutionary War in the New England/New York area, and beyond. These discussions are designed to be informal. … Continue reading Brown Bag History Lunch: Historic Fiction Set During the Revolutionary War
Educational Resources relating to the Battle of Hubbardton
The Division for Historic Preservation is once again making these resources available to educators and the public alike. Click here to view and download those resources.
June Brown Bag History Lunch: Militia vs. Continentals
British regulars advance up Breed's Hill against an army of American militia in this painting by Howard Pyle (1897). Saturday, June 29 at noon Join us for the second in our series of informal discussions about aspects of the Revolutionary War. We'll be exploring the difference between the militia and the regular Continental army, and … Continue reading June Brown Bag History Lunch: Militia vs. Continentals
