Mount Independence historic site.
Events are planned at the Bennington Battle Monument, President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site, and Mount Independence
Vermont Business Magazine August 16th is Bennington Battle Day, a Vermont state holiday commemorating the American victory over the British on August 16, 1777. To celebrate this Revolutionary War victory, admission is free on Friday August 16th at the Bennington Battle Monument, Chimney Point (Addison), Mount Independence (Orwell), Hubbardton Battlefield, President Calvin Coolidge (Plymouth) State Historic Site, and Justin Morrill (Strafford) State Historic Site.
There are also events planned throughout the three-day weekend at the Bennington Battle Monument, President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site, and Mount Independence including all sorts of activities and reenactments.
Below are some highlights:
Friday at the Bennington Battle Monument State Historic Site:
- The Bennington Battle Monument State Historic Site and Vermont Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) will be dedicating a Revolutionary War 250th Patriots marker in Monument Circle at 10:00 a.m.
Saturday at the Bennington Battle Monument State Historic Site:
- Bennington Battle Day 5K and Kids Fun Run at 8:30 a.m.
- Moodus Drum and Fife concert at 12:00 p.m.
Saturday at Mount Independence:
- At 10 a.m. join the Mount Independence-Hubbardton Military Road Car Tour to drive the 1776 trek taken by Revolutionary War soldiers. This event is co-sponsored by the Crown Point Road Association.
Saturday at the President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site:
- The Vagabonds Reenactment at 2 p.m. portrays the 1924 arrival of Henry Ford, Thomas Edison, and Harvey Firestone at the home of President Coolidge.
- At 7 p.m., as part of Silent Film Night, a showing of Harold Lloyd’s 1925 comedy, The Freshman, in the historic Wilder Barn.
Sunday at the Bennington Battle Monument State Historic Site
- History in Style at 2 p.m. will feature 19th-century fashions.
Pack the picnic basket, grab the kids, invite your friends and neighbors, and head out to enjoy the great Vermont summer at any of the state-owned historic sites. For further information and event listings, visit us online at www.historicsites.vermont.gov and on Facebook.
About the Division for Historic Preservation
Hubbardton Battlefield State Historic Sites is owned and operated by the Division for Historic Preservation, which is part of the Department of Housing and Community Development (DCHD). DHCD works to support vibrant and resilient communities, promote safe and affordable housing for all, protect the state’s historic resources, and improve the quality of life for Vermonters.
About the Agency of Commerce and Community Development
The mission of ACCD is to help Vermonters improve their quality of life and build strong communities. ACCD accomplishes this mission by providing grants, technical assistance, and advocacy through three divisions: The Department of Economic Development, the Department of Tourism and Marketing, and the Department of Housing and Community Development. For more information on ACCD please visit: https://accd.vermont.gov/
Source: MONTPELIER, Vt. – 8.12.2024 ACCD
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