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
Lecture: Mapping Revolutionary War Artifacts at Mount Independence
Sunday, October 1, 2023 from noon until 1:30 pm Mount Independence State Historic Site On October 1, 2023, the Vermont Division for Historic Preservation will host a lecture on recent geographic information systems (GIS) mapping of the locations of Revolutionary War-era artifacts excavated at Mount Independence State Historic Site in Orwell. The GIS mapping is part of … Continue reading Lecture: Mapping Revolutionary War Artifacts at Mount Independence
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
Explore the mushrooms of the Mount – August 19
Saturday, August 19 starting at 11:00 am Local mushroom maven Meg Madden will lead an exploration of the fascinating fungi of Mount Independence. The wet weather has put a damper on a lot of summer activities, but should make for a very profuse assortment of specimens. To keep things manageable, we're limiting the number of … Continue reading Explore the mushrooms of the Mount – August 19
History Events the weekend of August 5 & 6
The Mount Independence State Historic Site in Orwell, Vermont, is hosting two special history programs the weekend of August 5 and 6, 2023. On Saturday at 1:00 p.m. author and educator Jason Barney will talk about the activities of the American Revolution in northern Vermont and shine the light on some lesser-known actions. Copies of … Continue reading History Events the weekend of August 5 & 6
Mount Independence Open Again
We are happy to report that Mount Independence State Historic Site has reopened (as of Tuesday, August 1). The site is back to normal open hours and days.
Historic Sites currently closed
Vermont State Historic Sites are CLOSED until further notice due to the extreme weather and road closures. Please refer to Governor Scott’s State of Emergency declaration and the National Weather Service for complete forecasts:https://governor.vermont.gov/press-release/vermont-officials-prepare-flood-response-governor-scott-declares-state-emergency We will post here when we learn any additional news.
“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.
Annual Meeting, Saturday, June 10
The board of the Mount Independence Coalition is happy to announce that the first Annual Meeting since the onset of the pandemic will be held Saturday, June 10, at 10:00 am in the auditorium of the Mount Independence Visitor Center. All active and recent members of the Coalition are encouraged to attend. Among general business, … Continue reading Annual Meeting, Saturday, June 10
National Trails Day at the Mount, Saturday, June 3
National Trails Day is an event sponsored and organized by the American Hiking Society. It's purpose is to get people walking our nation's trails. The Mount Independence Coalition is hosting a National Trails Day hike at the Mount Saturday, June 3, starting at noon. While one of the goals of National Trails Day is to … Continue reading National Trails Day at the Mount, Saturday, June 3
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