Included with museum admission
July 25- July 31
10AM-5PM
The Orwell Free Library is hosting a “trail tale,” featuring the book Blue Sky White Stars by Sarvinder Naberhaus. Book pages with its colorful illustrations will be posted around the accessible Baldwin Trail for all to enjoy.
Included with museum admission.
1PM-3PM
Mushroom expert Meg Madden leads a walk to look for and learn about mushrooms on Mount Independence. Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather. Limited spaces; call 802-948-2000 well ahead of time to reserve your spot. Included in regular museum admission. Sponsored by the Mount Independence Coalition.
Included with museum admission
10AM-1PM
On this 13th annual driving tour, Jim Rowe, historian of the Crown Point Road Association, is your leader to look at the first stretch of the 1776 Mount Independence-Hubbardton Military Road. Meet at the Mount Independence State Historic Site with your own vehicle for orientation. The tour will end up at the Hubbardton Battlefield State Historic Site. Co-sponsored by Crown Point Road Association.
Free Admission
10AM-5PM
The site is open without charge on Patriot Day for those who wish to contemplate or to honor past heroes.
Free event, admission required to enter museum
12PM flag raising
The Hubbardton Battlefield will be open on Monday, May 27, 2024, in honor of Memorial Day. At noon the battlefield flags will be raised to full-mast and tribute paid at the battle monument to the soldiers of Hubbardton.
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.
Event included with museum admission: $6 for adults, children under 15 free
12PM-4PM
Green Mountain Timekeepers Society members are in residence on the Chimney Point porch to keep time and talk with you about the history of your clocks and watches and how they can be repaired. Bring your old clocks and watches or photographs and learn more about your timepieces. Clock repair demonstrations throughout the afternoon.
Competitors $12, pre-registration required. $14 day of competition
Visitors: $6.00 adults, free for children under 15
10:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Participate in or watch this annual atlatl championship testing skills in accuracy and distance. The sport of using the atlatl to throw darts is based on the ancient hunting technique. Newcomers to experts welcome. Flint-knapping and other demonstrations and lessons throughout the day. Pre-registration for competitors required. Call (802) 759-2412 to register. Vermont Archaeology Month event.
Food and snacks available for purchase, while they last.
$70 includes workshop and materials fee
12PM-5PM
Atlatl experts Bob and Cheryll Berg of Thunderbird Atlatl teach traditional and modern techniques of atlatl and dart construction, flint knapping, hafting stone points, and cordage making. Enjoy atlatl lore and coaching on the use of your new atlatl. Pre-registration required--call 802-759-2412. Fee includes instruction and materials. Vermont Archaeology Month event.
$9- Includes museum admission at Chimney Point and Crown Point State Historic Sites
1PM-3PM
Learn the history of what surrounds you as you walk across the Lake Champlain Bridge. Chimney Point State Historic Site administrator Elsa Gilbertson and Crown Point, NY, State Historic Site manager Sam Huntington lead this guided round trip walk. Meet at Chimney Point. Rain or shine, dress for the weather. Bring a picnic to enjoy before, if you like. Fee includes admission to both museums to visit before or after the walk. Light refreshments afterwards. Vermont Archaeology Month event.
