Meet at the Hubbardton Battlefield visitor center. Jim Rowe, president of the Crown Point Road Association, leads a vigorous guided hike on the Hubbardton section of the 1776-77 military road to Mount Independence. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water.
Hubbardton Battlefield interpreter Mark Brownell gives an illustrated talk on the history, evolution, and meaning of early American flags.
The site is open today in honor of Memorial Day. At noon battlefield flags will be raised to full-mast and tribute paid at the battle monument to the soldiers of Hubbardton.
The Crown Point Road Association offers a long and moderately strenuous recreational hike circling Monument Hill and experiencing off-the-trail areas that saw activity during the 1777 battle. Meet in the site parking lot. An afternoon to enjoy the outdoors. Wear boots and protective clothing, as you will be going through brushy areas.
Join us on this annual hike up Mount Zion to enjoy the autumn colors and sweeping views of the battlefield. Mount Zion is now part of the Taconic Mountains Ramble State Park. Wear sturdy shoes, dress for the weather, and bring water. Meet at the State Historic Site visitor center.
Trek around the battlefield with site interpreter and long-time reenactor Bob Franzoni. See locations of main points of the battle, learn about military tactics and key personalities of the battle, and look at a replica soldier’s kit. Wear sturdy shoes, dress for the weather.
Join us for an afternoon of Revolutionary War tabletop board gaming. Several strategy games and scenarios. See examples of painted miniatures. Enjoy a battlefield walk after. For ages 12 and up. For details, call (802) 273-2282.
The site is open without charge on Patriot Day for those who wish to contemplate or to honor past heroes.
Take a deep look at the moon and night sky with members of the Green Mountain Astronomers, who bring their telescopes to share. The moon rises about 3:30 PM and night sky viewing begins about 7:45 PM. Call (802) 273-2282 to confirm program is on.
The site and Hubbardton Historical Society present this afternoon of telling the stories of the early civilians who lived here and the soldiers who fought here. Are there ghosts or spirits here and at other Revolutionary War battlefields? Meet at the museum for the start of the program. We will then go to the East Hubbardton Cemetery.
