Bennington Battle Monument

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.

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.

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.

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.

Friday, August 16th- Free Admission at All State Historic Sites

DAR Marker Dedication

10AM-2PM

To commemorate Bennington Battle Day, the Bennington Monument State Historic Site and the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) will be dedicating a Revolutionary War Patriots marker at the site. 

Saturday August 17th- 

Bennington Battle Day 5K

Celebrating it's 20th year is the Bennington Battle Day 5k! 

Registration for the race:

www.benningtonbattlemonument.com sponsored by the Friends of the Bennington Battle Monument

Shirt pick up  at 7:30 AM

Race and Kids Fun Run Start at 8:30 AM

Moodus Drum & Fife Concert

Free Performance starts at 12:00 noon until 2:30 on the lawn in front of the Monument. 

Saturday August 17th - Sunday August 18th 

Reenactor Encampment 

10AM-5PM

Reenactors will be on site with cannons, rifle muster and educational programs. 

Sunday August 18th

History in Style

2pm

This free program on 19th century style will take place in the OFC Barn on Monument Circle. 

10AM-5PM

Free Event

The perfect present for a history loving father, father figure, or anyone else! Meet at the Monument to get instructions to take the historic drive to the site of the Battle of Bennington. 

10AM to 5PM

Free Event

Embrace the Revolutionary Spirit at the annual reading of the Declaration of Independence a the Bennington Battle Monument, built to commemorate the Revolutionary War battle that changed the course of American history! The Declaration will be read by Citizen Faye (Mike Chapman), there will be games for children, and more!

10AM to 2PM

Free Event- Admission required for entry inside the Monument. 

Join the Bennington Battle Monument State Historic Site staff for a time to learn the history of some or our famous flags and information on proper care and protocol! 

10 AM – 5PM

The Monument opened on August 19th 1891 what is now called the 'Gilded Age,’ a time when wealthy and influential women broke the door of the Gilded Cage! The Vintage Visitors will present Flown from the Gilded Cage: Progressive Ladies of the Gilded Age at this year’s anniversary event!

10 AM – 5 PM

August 12th & 13th

In August of 1777 a decisive battle took place 9 miles from a much-needed storehouse, where the Monument now stands. A small contingent of minute men and farmers stayed behind guarding the storehouse. Reenactors will be onsite to discuss the importance of the Battle of Bennington and what life was like for Colonial Soldiers. This is an ongoing outdoor event and will include a battle reenactment, musket drills, a drum and fife demonstration, and more!  

The first event is the 19^th annual Battle Day 5K, starting at 8:30 AM.  The race begins on the North side of the circle, around and down Walloomsac Road to the Airport and back.  There is also a ‘fun run’ around the circle for young children.  Registration for the race is online only, the form is on the website: benningtonbattlemonument.com. The Friends Group is working to have adequate volunteers directing traffic and parking.  Local participation is welcome.  The race will start with musket fire, which is one of the unique parts of the race. 

Another event happening Saturday is the free Fife and Drum Concert, with the Moodus Drum and Fife Corp.  The Moodus Drums are the same drums that were played at the dedication of the Monument 132 years ago, August 19^th, 1891.  An account of their appearance at the Monument’s dedication can be found in the ‘Dedication Book’ on page 72.  The concert starts at noon, they play 4 sets, each set is 20 minutes, with a 10-minute rest.  The Corp will be in the Battle Day parade on Sunday.

 A colonial powderhorn maker will be demonstrating his craft Saturday, along with approximately 25 re-enactors camping on the lawn as they have done in the past.  They start arriving and setting up camp Friday evening.  The public is welcome to visit and talk with them once they are set up.  There will be cannon firing as part of their encampment event Saturday, and Sunday morning.  We have set times for firing their 3 rounds on Saturday at 11:30 AM, 2:30 PM, and 4:30 PM.  There will only be one firing of 3 rounds on Sunday around 11:30 and then they break up camp.

Please contact me at the Monument with any suggestions or questions