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Revolutionary War expert Mike Barbieri, Mount Independence Coalition president Stephen Zeoli, and site administrator Elsa Gilbertson lead a pre-season guided walk on and off the trails to explore this Revolutionary War site. Great opportunity to explore before the leaves are out. Meet at museum. Wear sturdy boots, be prepared for off-trail walking, some areas might be a little rough walking, and dress for the weather. Some areas might be wet. Expected to be rain or shine; might not be offered if heavy rain. Co-sponsored by the Mount Independence Coalition. Call regional office at 802-759-2412 for info. $5.00 adults, free for Coalition members and Green Mountain Passport holders.
The Bennington Battle Monument will be the first Vermont State Historic Site to open for the 2025 season. The monument will be open every day from 10am-5pm, May 16 through October 31.
Mount Independence, Chimney Point, Calvin Coolidge, and Hubbardton Battlefield all open on May 23 for the 2025 season!
Where: Mount Independence State Historic Site
When: May 24, 8am-10am
Sue Wetmore, our bird expert, introduces you to the birds of spring and spring migration as you walk along the Mount Independence trails. Wear sturdy shoes or boots and dress for the weather. No pets please. Meet in front of the Museum.
The President Chester Arthur State Historic Site opens for the 2025 season on Saturday, May 24.
The site is only open on weekends, however if you would like to tour the site on a weekday, please contact Lindsay.Pacheco@vermont.gov.
Where: Hubbardton Battlefield State Historic Site
When: May 26, 12pm
Site open. At noon battlefield flags will be raised to full-mast and tribute paid at the battle monument to the soldiers of Hubbardton.
Saturday June 7 at 2:00 p.m.
Liz and Dan Faiella return to the Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site! This sibling duo will perform the music of traditional New England contradances while conveying a wistfulness for their ancestral Ireland. Audience members will be mesmerized by the lyrical fiddling and guitar and roused by exhilarating rhythmic drive. They will be spellbound by the stories told through their superb singing.
This concert is free and a light reception will follow.
Starting June 11 through the end of the season.
The Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site’s resident farmer will be on hand each Wednesday to demonstrate historic farming tools and techniques. Farmer Fred will showcase a diversity of seasonal projects such as sheep shearing in the spring, rye harvesting in the summer, or cider pressing in the fall to name a few. In addition to being an excellent educator, Farmer Fred is also a renown storyteller and is sure to entertain.
Free admission to all Vermont State Historic Sites this weekend, Saturday June 14 and Sunday June 15.
If heading to the Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site, visitors are also invited to borrow a kite and send it aloft over the scenic grounds of Plymouth Notch.
Where: Bennington Battle Monument
When: June 14, 10am-2pm
A day to learn the History and origin of our famous historic and present-day Flags. There will also be demonstrations and information on the proper way to fold and display them. Activities for children and adults.
Where: Mount Independence State Historic Site
When: June 14, 1pm-2pm
Noted historian Willard Sterne Randall will speak about John Hancock, whose bold signature was the first on the new Declaration of Independence in 1776. Hancock is the subject of Randall’s new historical biography coming out this week. Books will be available to purchase. J. Robert Maguire lecture, sponsored by the Mount Independence Coalition.
Free admission to all Vermont State Historic Sites this weekend, Saturday June 14 and Sunday June 15.
If heading to the Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site, visitors are also invited to borrow a kite and send it aloft over the scenic grounds of Plymouth Notch.
Where: Bennington Battle Monument
When: June 15, 10am-5pm
From the Monument to the Battlefield – Take your Father on the drive where history happened! A good day to brush up on the History of the Battle and the Monument and view roadside historic markers when you take the drive starting at the Monument.
Starting June 11 through the end of the season.
The Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site’s resident farmer will be on hand each Wednesday to demonstrate historic farming tools and techniques. Farmer Fred will showcase a diversity of seasonal projects such as sheep shearing in the spring, rye harvesting in the summer, or cider pressing in the fall to name a few. In addition to being an excellent educator, Farmer Fred is also a renown storyteller and is sure to entertain.
Starting June 11 through the end of the season.
The Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site’s resident farmer will be on hand each Wednesday to demonstrate historic farming tools and techniques. Farmer Fred will showcase a diversity of seasonal projects such as sheep shearing in the spring, rye harvesting in the summer, or cider pressing in the fall to name a few. In addition to being an excellent educator, Farmer Fred is also a renown storyteller and is sure to entertain.
Where: Hubbardton Battlefield State Historic Site
When: June 29, 1pm-2pm
An illustrated talk about some of the strong and resilient women and girls from western Vermont, in the southern Lake Champlain area, during the Revolutionary War. What were their contributions leading to settlement and as founders of their new towns and the new nation? How did the war interrupt their lives and how did they cope? Site administrator Elsa Gilbertson is the speaker.
Starting June 11 through the end of the season.
The Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site’s resident farmer will be on hand each Wednesday to demonstrate historic farming tools and techniques. Farmer Fred will showcase a diversity of seasonal projects such as sheep shearing in the spring, rye harvesting in the summer, or cider pressing in the fall to name a few. In addition to being an excellent educator, Farmer Fred is also a renown storyteller and is sure to entertain.
Friday, July 4 10:00am - 5:00pm
The historic village of Plymouth Notch will celebrate the birthday of President Calvin Coolidge and the United States on July 4th. The Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site will open for the day at 10:00 a.m. and the party kicks off at 12:00 p.m. Join us for a processional to the town cemetery (a 0.4 mile walk) led by the Vermont National Guard. In a brief commemorative ceremony, a wreath will be laid at the president’s grave.
Special to the 2025 celebrations, John Masko will conduct a 13-piece orchestra at 1:00 p.m. under a marquee. The orchestra will perform George Gershwin’s Three Preludes, Arthur Foote’s Night Piece, Aaron Copland’s Appalachian Spring, and John Philip Sousa’s Stars and Stripes Forever.
Throughout the day, the Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation will host the Coolidge Cup, a national speech and debate competition. Members of the public are encouraged to listen in as young orators from across the country make their voices heard. Competition events will take place in tents throughout the grounds. For additional information, please visit https://coolidgefoundation.org/debate/coolidge-cup/.
Where: Bennington Battle Monument
When: July 4, 10am-2pm
The annual reading and historic discussion of the Declaration of Independence by Citizen Steven Fay (aka Mike Chapmen). Followed by a car parade to the Bennington Town Offices for the ringing of the USS Bennington Bell.
Starting June 11 through the end of the season.
The Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site’s resident farmer will be on hand each Wednesday to demonstrate historic farming tools and techniques. Farmer Fred will showcase a diversity of seasonal projects such as sheep shearing in the spring, rye harvesting in the summer, or cider pressing in the fall to name a few. In addition to being an excellent educator, Farmer Fred is also a renown storyteller and is sure to entertain.
Where: Hubbardton Battlefield State Historic Site
When: July 12, 10am-5pm
Admission: $8 adults, $1 children ages 6 – 14, under 6 free
This living history weekend encampment honors the 248th anniversary of the July 7, 1777, Revolutionary War battle fought here. Scores of reenactors portray the American, British, and German soldiers. Tactical military and other special demonstrations, camp life activities, guided tours, and talks. Opportunities for all ages. Call (802) 273-2282 for details. Presented by the reenactors, the historic site, and many Hubbardton organizations.
Where: Hubbardton Battlefield State Historic Site
When: July 13, 7:45am-2pm
Admission: $8 adults, $1 children ages 6 – 14, under 6 free
This living history weekend encampment honors the 248th anniversary of the July 7, 1777, Revolutionary War battle fought here. Scores of reenactors portray the American, British, and German soldiers. Tactical military and other special demonstrations, camp life activities, guided tours, and talks. Opportunities for all ages. Call (802) 273-2282 for details. Presented by the reenactors, the historic site, and many Hubbardton organizations.
Starting June 11 through the end of the season.
The Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site’s resident farmer will be on hand each Wednesday to demonstrate historic farming tools and techniques. Farmer Fred will showcase a diversity of seasonal projects such as sheep shearing in the spring, rye harvesting in the summer, or cider pressing in the fall to name a few. In addition to being an excellent educator, Farmer Fred is also a renown storyteller and is sure to entertain.
Saturday, July 19 at 7:00 p.m.
Join the staff of the Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site for a special screening of the 1929 silent classic Phantom of the Opera. Lon Chaney, famous for his monstrous roles, stars in this classic as the illusive phantom that stalks the Paris Opera House. This film was first made in 1923 but it was later “remastered” in 1929 to include colorized scenes. Come to learn about the technological marvels of the silent movie era, and stay to be emersed in the story.
The movie will be screened in the historic Wilder Barn and the event is rain or shine. Seating is available, but visitors are encouraged to bring a more comfortable lawn chair. Come early to picnic on the grounds or purchase concessions in the Cilley General Store.
Where: Chimney Point State Historic Site
When: July 20, 12pm-4pm
Green Mountain Timekeepers Society members are in residence on the Chimney Point porch to keep time and talk with you about the history of your clocks and watches and how they can be repaired. Bring your old clocks and watches or photographs and learn more about your timepieces. Clock repair demonstrations throughout the afternoon.
Starting June 11 through the end of the season.
The Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site’s resident farmer will be on hand each Wednesday to demonstrate historic farming tools and techniques. Farmer Fred will showcase a diversity of seasonal projects such as sheep shearing in the spring, rye harvesting in the summer, or cider pressing in the fall to name a few. In addition to being an excellent educator, Farmer Fred is also a renown storyteller and is sure to entertain.
Where: Mount Independence State Historic Site
When: July 27, 1pm-2pm
Paul Andriscin, long time site interpreter and retired history professor, will talk about his new book of historic fiction, The Memoirs of Isaac Kendall, Soldier of the Revolution, 1776-1777. The book follows the daily activities of a soldier serving with the Northern Army from his enlistment to being stationed at Mt. Independence and involvement in the 1777 battles of Saratoga.
Starting June 11 through the end of the season.
The Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site’s resident farmer will be on hand each Wednesday to demonstrate historic farming tools and techniques. Farmer Fred will showcase a diversity of seasonal projects such as sheep shearing in the spring, rye harvesting in the summer, or cider pressing in the fall to name a few. In addition to being an excellent educator, Farmer Fred is also a renown storyteller and is sure to entertain.
Thursday, July 31 at 11:00 a.m.
The Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation, in partnership with United States Citizenship and Immigration Services and the District Court of Vermont, will host a naturalization ceremony at the Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site. Members of the public are invited to witness the joyful and moving ceremony in which individuals from around the world become new citizens of the United States. Help us cheer on these new Americans.
Saturday August 2 at 2:47 p.m.
The Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site, in collaboration with the Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation, will reenact President Coolidge’s 1923 inauguration. This famed event took place suddenly, on August 3, 1923 at 2:47 a.m., following the death of President Warren G. Harding. Amateur actors will portray the story of the monumental moment that Vice President Coolidge became President Coolidge.
Following the reenactment, museum visitors are invited to enjoy celebratory moxie floats. Moxie soda was a favored beverage of President Coolidge. Typically found only in New England, this drink is “wickedly good” and “distinctly different.” A visit to the Coolidge site wouldn’t be complete without it.
Where: Mount Independence State Historic Site
When: August 3, 1pm-4pm
On this guided tour, walk in the footsteps of Revolutionary War soldiers. Mount Independence Coalition president Stephen Zeoli is your guide. He will tell you about some events leading up to the Revolution, as you look at traces reflecting the importance of Mount Independence in 1776 and 1777. Wear walking shoes and dress for the weather. Co-sponsored by Mount Independence Coalition.
Starting June 11 through the end of the season.
The Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site’s resident farmer will be on hand each Wednesday to demonstrate historic farming tools and techniques. Farmer Fred will showcase a diversity of seasonal projects such as sheep shearing in the spring, rye harvesting in the summer, or cider pressing in the fall to name a few. In addition to being an excellent educator, Farmer Fred is also a renown storyteller and is sure to entertain.
Starting June 11 through the end of the season.
The Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site’s resident farmer will be on hand each Wednesday to demonstrate historic farming tools and techniques. Farmer Fred will showcase a diversity of seasonal projects such as sheep shearing in the spring, rye harvesting in the summer, or cider pressing in the fall to name a few. In addition to being an excellent educator, Farmer Fred is also a renown storyteller and is sure to entertain.
In celebration of Bennington Battle Day, all Vermont State Historic Sites will have free admission on August 16, 2025.
Where: Hubbardton Battlefield State Historic Site
When: August 17, 1pm-4pm
On this 14th annual driving tour, Jim Rowe, historian of the Crown Point Road Association, is your leader to look at the stage of the 1776 Mount Independence-Hubbardton Military Road from the Hubbardton Battlefield to Center Rutland. Meet at the Hubbardton Battlefield State Historic Site for orientation. Travel in your own vehicle. Co-sponsored by Crown Point Road Association.
Starting June 11 through the end of the season.
The Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site’s resident farmer will be on hand each Wednesday to demonstrate historic farming tools and techniques. Farmer Fred will showcase a diversity of seasonal projects such as sheep shearing in the spring, rye harvesting in the summer, or cider pressing in the fall to name a few. In addition to being an excellent educator, Farmer Fred is also a renown storyteller and is sure to entertain.
Where: Mount Independence State Historic Site
When: August 23 and 24, 10am-5pm
Admission: $9.00 adults, $1.00 ages 6 – 14, under 6 free
Reenactors honor the 1776-1777 history of Mount Independence during this living history weekend. Saturday’s popular interactive Baldwin Trail Walkabout, 10:30am to 1:30pm, features experts at trail stations bringing the site’s history to life. Demonstrations of military tactics, skills, and camp life. Annual reading of Declaration of Independence. Children’s activities. Call (802) 948-2000 for details.
Where: Mount Independence State Historic Site
When: August 23 and 24, 10am-5pm
Admission: $9.00 adults, $1.00 ages 6 – 14, under 6 free
Reenactors honor the 1776-1777 history of Mount Independence during this living history weekend. Saturday’s popular interactive Baldwin Trail Walkabout, 10:30am to 1:30pm, features experts at trail stations bringing the site’s history to life. Demonstrations of military tactics, skills, and camp life. Annual reading of Declaration of Independence. Children’s activities. Call (802) 948-2000 for details.
Starting June 11 through the end of the season.
The Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site’s resident farmer will be on hand each Wednesday to demonstrate historic farming tools and techniques. Farmer Fred will showcase a diversity of seasonal projects such as sheep shearing in the spring, rye harvesting in the summer, or cider pressing in the fall to name a few. In addition to being an excellent educator, Farmer Fred is also a renown storyteller and is sure to entertain.
Saturday, August 30 – Sunday, August 31, 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The hills surrounding the Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site will be alive with the sound authentic Folk and Blues music on Labor Day weekend. It’s the 20th anniversary of this beloved family-friendly event, and the line up of musicians is impressive. The weekend kicks off with local legends Jay Ottaway, an internationally known singer-songwriter, and Phil Henry, a nationally recognized festival singer and the Vermont Music Educators Association's Music Educator of the Year. Day one will wrap up with Hungrytown, a husband-and-wife duo that performs a hybrid of Celtic and Americana music.
Day two of the festival will feature The Speckers, a family who dazzles audiences with their fiddling, vocals, and rhythmic sway. Krishna Guthrie, great-grandson of Woody Guthrie, uses the foundation of his family’s music with an infusion of his own rock, blues, and modern influences. Finally, grammy-winner Hubby Jenkins follows the thread of African American history in America's traditional music forms.
All concerts are free. Cash donations to support the artists are appreciated, and there will be collection of non-perishable food items for the Vermont Food Bank.
Saturday, August 30 – Sunday, August 31, 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The hills surrounding the Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site will be alive with the sound authentic Folk and Blues music on Labor Day weekend. It’s the 20th anniversary of this beloved family-friendly event, and the line up of musicians is impressive. The weekend kicks off with local legends Jay Ottaway, an internationally known singer-songwriter, and Phil Henry, a nationally recognized festival singer and the Vermont Music Educators Association's Music Educator of the Year. Day one will wrap up with Hungrytown, a husband-and-wife duo that performs a hybrid of Celtic and Americana music.
Day two of the festival will feature The Speckers, a family who dazzles audiences with their fiddling, vocals, and rhythmic sway. Krishna Guthrie, great-grandson of Woody Guthrie, uses the foundation of his family’s music with an infusion of his own rock, blues, and modern influences. Finally, grammy-winner Hubby Jenkins follows the thread of African American history in America's traditional music forms.
All concerts are free. Cash donations to support the artists are appreciated, and there will be collection of non-perishable food items for the Vermont Food Bank.
Starting June 11 through the end of the season.
The Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site’s resident farmer will be on hand each Wednesday to demonstrate historic farming tools and techniques. Farmer Fred will showcase a diversity of seasonal projects such as sheep shearing in the spring, rye harvesting in the summer, or cider pressing in the fall to name a few. In addition to being an excellent educator, Farmer Fred is also a renown storyteller and is sure to entertain.
Starting June 11 through the end of the season.
The Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site’s resident farmer will be on hand each Wednesday to demonstrate historic farming tools and techniques. Farmer Fred will showcase a diversity of seasonal projects such as sheep shearing in the spring, rye harvesting in the summer, or cider pressing in the fall to name a few. In addition to being an excellent educator, Farmer Fred is also a renown storyteller and is sure to entertain.
Where: Hubbardton Battlefield State Historic Site
When: September 11, 10am-5pm
The site is open without charge on Patriot Day for those who wish to contemplate or to honor past heroes.
Where: Chimney Point State Historic Site
When: September 14, 1pm-3pm
Admission: $9
Learn the history of what surrounds you as you walk across the Lake Champlain Bridge. Chimney Point site administrator Elsa Gilbertson and Crown Point, NY, site manager Sam Huntington lead this guided round trip walk. Meet at Chimney Point. Rain or shine, dress for the weather. Bring a picnic to enjoy before. Fee includes admission to both museums to visit before or after the walk. Light refreshments afterwards. Vermont Archaeology Month event.
Starting June 11 through the end of the season.
The Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site’s resident farmer will be on hand each Wednesday to demonstrate historic farming tools and techniques. Farmer Fred will showcase a diversity of seasonal projects such as sheep shearing in the spring, rye harvesting in the summer, or cider pressing in the fall to name a few. In addition to being an excellent educator, Farmer Fred is also a renown storyteller and is sure to entertain.
Where: Chimney Point State Historic Site
When: September 19, 12pm-5pm
Admission: $70
Atlatl experts Bob and Cheryll Berg of Thunderbird Atlatl teach traditional and modern techniques of atlatl and dart construction, flint knapping, hafting stone points, and cordage making. Enjoy atlatl lore and coaching on the use of your new atlatl. Pre-registration required. Call 802-759-2412. Fee includes instruction and materials. Vermont Archaeology Month event.
Where: Chimney Point State Historic Site
When: September 20, 10:30am-4pm
Admission: COMPETITORS: $12 * VISITORS: $6 ADULT, FREE UNDER 15
Participate in or watch this annual atlatl championship testing skills in accuracy and distance. The sport of using the atlatl to throw darts is based on the ancient hunting technique. Newcomers to experts welcome. Flint-knapping demonstrations and lessons throughout the day. Pre-registration for competitors required. Call (802) 759-2412 to register. Vermont Archaeology Month event.
Where: Chimney Point State Historic Site
When: September 21, 10:00am
Participate or watch the second day of the atlatl International Standards Accuracy Competition (ISAC).
Starting June 11 through the end of the season.
The Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site’s resident farmer will be on hand each Wednesday to demonstrate historic farming tools and techniques. Farmer Fred will showcase a diversity of seasonal projects such as sheep shearing in the spring, rye harvesting in the summer, or cider pressing in the fall to name a few. In addition to being an excellent educator, Farmer Fred is also a renown storyteller and is sure to entertain.
Where: Mount Independence State Historic Site
When: September 28, 1pm-2:30pm
A modern-day historian calls up personages from the past for a panel discussion with major players in the early 1780s Haldimand Negotiations. Should Vermont rejoin the British, and if so, why? The story involves Frederick Haldimand, Ethan and Ira Allen, Thomas Chittenden, and Justus Sherwood, treachery and intrigue and drama at all levels.
Starting June 11 through the end of the season.
The Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site’s resident farmer will be on hand each Wednesday to demonstrate historic farming tools and techniques. Farmer Fred will showcase a diversity of seasonal projects such as sheep shearing in the spring, rye harvesting in the summer, or cider pressing in the fall to name a few. In addition to being an excellent educator, Farmer Fred is also a renown storyteller and is sure to entertain.
Saturday, October 4, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Maple trees stand tall throughout the famed hills of Plymouth Notch, Vermont where fall foliage traditionally reaches peak colors in the first week of October. Fall Festival at the Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site is a time to bask in the natural beauty of crisp autumn days before winter weather rounds the corner. The day’s activities will include wagon rides with Farmer Fred (weather dependent), heritage apple tasting, and cider pressing demonstrations. All activities are included in a general admission ticket to the museum.
The Plymouth Fire Department will be serving up Chicken BBQ diners for their annual fundraiser. We appreciate your support for our local emergency services who safeguard the health and success of our community.
Where: Mount Independence State Historic Site
When: October 5, 1pm-4pm
Enjoy a guided autumn walk on the trails and learn about the American and British activities at Mount Independence back in the autumn of 1776 and 1777. Wear walking shoes or boots and dress for the weather.
Starting June 11 through the end of the season.
The Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site’s resident farmer will be on hand each Wednesday to demonstrate historic farming tools and techniques. Farmer Fred will showcase a diversity of seasonal projects such as sheep shearing in the spring, rye harvesting in the summer, or cider pressing in the fall to name a few. In addition to being an excellent educator, Farmer Fred is also a renown storyteller and is sure to entertain.
Starting June 11 through the end of the season.
The Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site’s resident farmer will be on hand each Wednesday to demonstrate historic farming tools and techniques. Farmer Fred will showcase a diversity of seasonal projects such as sheep shearing in the spring, rye harvesting in the summer, or cider pressing in the fall to name a few. In addition to being an excellent educator, Farmer Fred is also a renown storyteller and is sure to entertain.
Starting June 11 through the end of the season.
The Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site’s resident farmer will be on hand each Wednesday to demonstrate historic farming tools and techniques. Farmer Fred will showcase a diversity of seasonal projects such as sheep shearing in the spring, rye harvesting in the summer, or cider pressing in the fall to name a few. In addition to being an excellent educator, Farmer Fred is also a renown storyteller and is sure to entertain.
Saturday, December 6, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Join the modern-day residents of President Coolidge’s hometown as they celebrate the holiday season. Fresh greenery will be festooned throughout the village, dressing the doors of the homes, and enlivening the interiors with holiday spirit. Throughout the day the decorated Coolidge Birthplace and Homestead will be open for touring. At 1:00 p.m. a tree lighting ceremony will call into remembrance the moment in 1923 when President Coolidge threw the switch that illuminated the first-ever electrified National tree. Immediately following, the warmth of the village’s Union Christian Church will welcome visitors for a time of organ music and caroling. Admission to the museum is free for this event.