The Annual Spring Wildflower Walk on Sunday, April 28, kicks off a great season of programs at Mount Independence. The Coalition board has been working closely with the staff of Mount Independence State Historic Site to bring an exciting slate of programs to the Mount. Some of these are annual favorites, and others are fresh, … Continue reading Upcoming season shaping up nicely
Mount Independence History Day Long Program – October 21
Come to Mount Independence on Saturday, October 21, 2023, from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm for the “Muster at the Mount: Mount Independence from the Ground Up,” a day of revolutionary discovery.” This total immersion day explores the story of Mount Independence, looking into significant but perhaps less well-known aspects of Mount Independence. Call (802) … Continue reading Mount Independence History Day Long Program – October 21
Hike into History – Sun. October 15
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.
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