VermontBiz The Bennington Battle Monument’s elevator is officially back in operation. Visitors can now purchase tickets that will take them 200 feet up to the observation deck to enjoy commanding sights of fall foliage. From the tallest man-made building in Vermont, sights span the town of Bennington and beyond into Massachusetts, New York, the Adirondacks, and the Green Mountains.
The Bennington Battle Monument commemorates a pivotal victory for American forces on the New England front of the American Revolution. On August 16, 1777, Vermont’s Green Mountain Boys, the New Hampshire Militia, and volunteers from Massachusetts defeated British troops charged with capturing provisions stored at the Bennington military supply depot. This is the site where the monument stands today.
On the ground level inside the monument, an exhibit features statues commemorating Revolutionary War patriots General John Stark and Colonel Seth Warner, and a memorial to printer and Postmaster General of Vermont, Anthony Haswell. Additionally, a new Vermont Roadside Historic Site Marker was recently installed to honor Colonel Warner.
The Bennington Battle Monument is owned and operated by the State of Vermont Division for Historic Preservation. It is located at 15 Monument Circle, Bennington, VT 05201. The site is open daily, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, through October 31. Tickets are $8 for adults, $2 for children ages 6-14, and free for children under six. Free admission is also available for veterans, active military personnel, and their immediate family members.
Learn more about the Bennington Battle Monument and Vermont’s other state-owned historic sites by visiting HistoricSites.vermont.gov.
About the Division for Historic Preservation
The Bennington Battle Monument State Historic Site is owned and operated by the Division for Historic Preservation, a division 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 Housing and Community Development, and the Department of Tourism and Marketing. For more information on ACCD, please visit: accd.vermont.gov.
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