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Hubbardton Battlefield

Hubbardton to Center Rutland stage of Mount Independence-Hubbardton Military Road

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.

Battle of Hubbardton Revolutionary War Encampment

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.

Battle of Hubbardton Revolutionary War Encampment

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.

The Strong Women of Western Vermont during the American Revolution

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. 

Military Road Guided Hike

Included with admission

1PM-4PM

Jim Rowe, historian for the Crown Point Road Association, leads a vigorous guided hike on the Hubbardton section of the 1776-77 military road to Mount Independence. Meet at the Hubbardton Battlefield visitor center. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water.  Then consider going on the August 17 auto tour of the first length of the road, starting at Mount Independence State Historic Site in Orwell at 10:00 am.


 

Battle of Hubbardton Revolutionary War Weekend

July 6, 10AM-5PM

July 7, 7:30AM-5PM

Admission for each individual day: $8 adults, $1 children ages 6-14, children under 6 free. 

This living history weekend encampment honors the 247th 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. Saturday special follow-along tactical. Sunday morning at 8:00 am is main interpretation of the battle, taking place exactly 247 years to the day of the actual battle. Opportunities for all ages. Food stand and sutler’s shopping row both days. Call (802) 273-2282 for details. Presented by the reenactors, the historic site, and many Hubbardton organizations.

Full schedule now available.


 

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