Forest Ecologist Lynn Levine will be leading this talk & walk exploring the ferns of Mount Independence. Lynn is the author of the recently published book Identifying Ferns the Easy Way: A Pocket Guide to Common Ferns of the Northeast. The program will start in the auditorium with an orientation and introduction to ferns before Lynn … Continue reading Fern Identification Program – Sept. 14
Living history weekend when soldiers invade the Mount – Aug 31 & Sep 1
A Revolutionary War Weekend at Mount Independence On August 31 and September 1, 2019, head to the Mount Independence State Historic Site in Orwell, Vermont, for the annual “Soldiers Atop the Mount” living history weekend. Reenactors and those interested in history gather to engage visitors with a colorful, full scale event honoring this major Revolutionary … Continue reading Living history weekend when soldiers invade the Mount – Aug 31 & Sep 1
Former Maguire lecturer Willard Sterne Randall on the War of 1812
Willard Randall is interviewed about the War of 1812, the subject of his book Unshackling America. As usual, Randall is entertaining and informative. Give it a listen: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1002-jay-talking-28654274/episode/our-long-revolution-47729532/
Hike Into History – August 4
Explore the history of Mount Independence with Steve Zeoli, president of the Mount Independence Coalition. Walk the beautiful trails, see what evidence remains of the 1776-77 American army occupation of the Mount. Learn about the two controversial decisions that put Mount Independence at the center of American victory or defeat in the early years of … Continue reading Hike Into History – August 4
Investigation into the Revolutionary Mind – July 27
On Saturday, July 27, 2019, two characters from the Revolutionary War past come back to the Mount Independence State Historic Site in Orwell, Vermont, for a time-traveling interview. This is the annual “Inquiry into the Revolutionary Mind” program, this year featuring two men in the caring professions—Dr. Jonathan Potts and Rev. Thomas Allen. The program … Continue reading Investigation into the Revolutionary Mind – July 27
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
Finding the Green Mountain Boys – July 14
On Sunday, July 14, 2019, at 2:00 pm, members of the Green Mountain Boys Project will be speaking at the Mount Independence State Historic Site in Orwell, Vermont, about their special project. For the past three years they have been researching the Green Mountain Boys of Vermont. This will be an illustrated talk with plenty … Continue reading Finding the Green Mountain Boys – July 14
History Day Camp for Children
From the site administrator: "Revolutionary Morning Camp" June 26-28 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Fun and learning for children are on tap at the annual Mount Independence State Historic Site “Revolutionary Morning Camp” for children ages 7 to 12. Camp will be June 26-28, 2019, 9:30 to 12:30. The fee is $75 and pre-registration … Continue reading History Day Camp for Children
Coalition Annual Meeting – June 8 at 10:30 am
The membership of the Mount Independence Coalition is invited to the annual meeting, which will take place at the Visitor Center auditorium on Saturday, June 8, beginning at 10:30 a.m. Help shape the direction of the Coalition, enjoy refreshments and socialize with other members. Four current board members are up for re-election: Board Member … Continue reading Coalition Annual Meeting – June 8 at 10:30 am
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