Orwell, VT—Wildflower expert Ann Honan of Castleton State College leads a walk on Saturday, August 1 at 1:00 p.m. to discover the many kinds of wildflowers that grace Mount Independence, a State Historic Site in Orwell, Vermont. Come early and bring a picnic lunch to enjoy with Ann before heading out. Wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather.
This walk, co-sponsored by the Vermont Division for Historic Preservation and the Mount Independence Coalition, is open to the public. Admission is $5.00 for adults and free for children under 15, and includes entry to the visitor center with its extensive exhibits and access to all the trails. Meet at the Visitor Center. Call 802-948-2000 for more information.
The Mount Independence State Historic Site is one of the best-preserved Revolutionary War sites in America. It is located nearly the end of Mount Independence Road, six miles west of the intersections of Vermont Routes 22A and 73 near Orwell village; carefully follow the signs. Regular hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily through October 8.
For more information about the state-owned historic sites, contact John Dumville at (802) 828-3051 or visit: www.HistoricVermont.org/sites.