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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
12:00pm to 4:00pm
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.
12:00pm to 2:00pm
Wildflower expert Amy Olmsted leads her popular walk to discover the delicate flowers of spring. Wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. Meet in front of the Museum. Co-sponsored by Mount Independence Coalition. Call regional office at 802-759-2412 for info. $5.00 adults, free for Coalition members and Green Mountain Passport holders.
12-1PM
Included with Museum Admission
The Mount Independence Coalition, the site friends group, is sponsoring a series of brown bag lunch discussions about the Revolutionary War and Mount Independence. Different topics each month, call 802-948-2000 for details. Bring your picnic lunch and perhaps a lawn chair to Mount Independence on these Saturdays, hear from knowledgeable Coalition members and invited experts, and join in on the discussion. Outside if the weather permits.
