The historic village of Plymouth Notch celebrates the 152^st birthday of President Calvin Coolidge and the 248^th birthday of the United States.  The Coolidge site will open for the day at 10:00 a.m. and the celebration will kick off in the historic Union Christian Church with an interview of author Diana Carlin and Jenny Coolidge Harville, great-granddaughter of Calvin and Grace Coolidge.  Carlin is the author of Remember the First Ladies: The Legacies of America’s history-making women and will speak about the legacy of First Lady Grace Coolidge.

Following the presentation, a processional will take place at 12:00 p.m. led by the Vermont National Guard. The procession will depart from the village green and walk 0.4 miles to the cemetery for the laying of a wreath at the President’s grave. Free cake will be served in the village immediately following the ceremony.

Throughout the day the Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation will be hosting the Coolidge Cup, a national speech and debate competition.  Members of the public are highly encouraged to listen in as young orators from across the country make their voices heard.  For additional information please visit https://coolidgefoundation.org/debate/coolidge-cup/.

Free Event

7 PM

Enjoy golden hour on the scenic grounds of the Calvin Coolidge State Historic site in idyllic Plymouth Notch.  Harold Lloyd’s 1923 action-packed silent film, Safety Last will be screened in the historic Wilder Barn. Bring a lawn chair and come early to picnic on the grounds or purchase concessions in the Cilley General Store. This event will be held rain or shine and admission to this afterhours event is free.

Free Event

2 PM

An appreciative and encouraging audience is sought for the first concert of the Grace Coolidge Musicale series. This recital will showcase the blossoming talents of piano students from across Vermont and New Hampshire and honors the nurturing spirit of First Lady Grace Coolidge. Admission to the concert is free and a light reception will follow. Funding for this performance is provided by the Alma Gibbs Donchian Foundation.

Friday, August 16th- Free Admission at All State Historic Sites

DAR Marker Dedication

10AM-2PM

To commemorate Bennington Battle Day, the Bennington Monument State Historic Site and the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) will be dedicating a Revolutionary War Patriots marker at the site. 

Saturday August 17th- 

Bennington Battle Day 5K

Celebrating it's 20th year is the Bennington Battle Day 5k! 

Registration for the race:

www.benningtonbattlemonument.com sponsored by the Friends of the Bennington Battle Monument

Shirt pick up  at 7:30 AM

Race and Kids Fun Run Start at 8:30 AM

Moodus Drum & Fife Concert

Free Performance starts at 12:00 noon until 2:30 on the lawn in front of the Monument. 

Saturday August 17th - Sunday August 18th 

Reenactor Encampment 

10AM-5PM

Reenactors will be on site with cannons, rifle muster and educational programs. 

Sunday August 18th

History in Style

2PM

This free program on 19th century style will take place in the OFC Barn on Monument Circle. 

10AM-5PM

Free Event

The perfect present for a history loving father, father figure, or anyone else! Meet at the Monument to get instructions to take the historic drive to the site of the Battle of Bennington. 

10AM to 5PM

Free Event

Embrace the Revolutionary Spirit at the annual reading of the Declaration of Independence a the Bennington Battle Monument, built to commemorate the Revolutionary War battle that changed the course of American history! The Declaration will be read by Citizen Faye (Mike Chapman), there will be games for children, and more! 

10 AM to 5PM

All State Historic Sites- Free Admission

Come fly a Kite at the State Historic Sites for Vermont Days! Bring your own kite, or kites available for purchase at State Historic Sites with gift shops. Free admission at all State Historic Sites June 15 & 16. 

10AM to 2PM

Free Event- Admission required for entry inside the Monument. 

Join the Bennington Battle Monument State Historic Site staff for a time to learn the history of some or our famous flags and information on proper care and protocol! 

1:00 to 4:00 PM, Chimney Point

The site offers a small demonstration on making apple cider, using the heritage apples from the Chimney Point apple trees.

12:00 – 1:30 PM

Archaeologist Hutch McPheters from Northeast Archaeology Research Center reports on their Mount Independence digital mapping project, part of the site’s American Battlefield Protection Program grant for site collection stewardship. Program is free and open to the public.