Christopher Wren, retired New York Times reporter and editor, and now visiting professor at Dartmouth College, will speak on the Revolutionary War’s Ethan Allen and the Green Mountain Boys, the subject of his book, Those Turbulent Sons of Freedom. Is it a myth that Allen was a hero in the war? Annual J. Robert Maguire Lecture. Co-sponsored by Mount Independence Coalition and Orwell Free Library.
The Orwell Free Library offers a group book discussion of Christopher Wren’s latest book, Those Turbulent Sons of Freedom: Ethan Allen’s Green Mountain Boys and the American Revolution. Bring your book and a picnic lunch.
Call the library at (802) 948-2041 for more information. Co-sponsored by Mount Independence Coalition.
Our site friends group will host their annual meeting. All are welcome.
It’s National Trails Day. Mount Independence Coalition board member Mark Brownell leads this guided hike into Revolutionary War history. Co-sponsored by Mount Independence Coalition.
For more information call 802-948-2000
Sue Wetmore, our bird expert, guides you on this walk to look for and identify the birds of spring and signs of spring migration. Wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. No. pets please. Meet in front of the museum. Co-sponsored by Mount Independence Coalition.
For more information call 802-948-2000
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. The focus will be on the camps and brigade layouts here in 1776-77. Spring is a great time to see the evidence on the ground. Meet at museum for orientation. Wear sturdy boots, be prepared for off-trail walking, and dress for the weather. Co-sponsored by Mount Independence Coalition.
