Addison, Vermont
Upcoming Events in Addison Vermont
May
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The Story of Old Vermont
- See Vermont history through the drawings commissioned by the National Life Insurance Company in the 1930s and 1940s. National Life Insurance Company was founded in 1950 in Montpelier, Vermont. Address: Chimney Point State Historic Site , Addison, Vermont |
June
| 25 - 26 |
18th Century Naval Celebration
- This living history weekend, organized by the Marine Royale, commemorates the 275th anniversary of the construction of the French fort at Chimney Point and the start of permanent French settlement in the Champlain Valley. Visit French and British military camps, the gunboat La Vigilante, bateaux and French navy on the beach, land and lake military tactical demonstrations, 18th century medicine, period boat building, open fire cooking, and more. Address: Chimney Point State Historic Site , Addison, Vermont |
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Sunday Afternoons Specials
- Variety of hands-on activities offered. Learn about ancient stone tools or how to throw an atlatl, explore the artifact cart, play period games, or enjoy other fun for all ages. Address: Chimney Point State Historic Site , Addison, Vermont |
August
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An Evening To Remember
- At this sixth annual summer evening social, visit with costumed interpreters from Chimney Point's past, rock on the porch, bring archaeological artifacts to be identified, and enjoy lake views, period games, children's activities, and other fun. Address: Chimney Point State Historic Site , Addison, Vermont |
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Bennington Battle Day at Chimney Point
- Chimney Point State Historic Site and all Vermont State-Owned Historic Sites are open for the day, free of charge, in commemoration of the August 16, 1777 Revolutionary War Battle of Bennington. Address: Chimney Point State Historic Site , Addison, Vermont |
September
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Atlatl Workshop
- Atlatl experts Bob and Cheryll Berg of Thunderbird Atlatl will teach you how to make and use your own atlatl. $65 fee includes instruction and all materials. Pre-registration required. Vermont Archaeology Month program. Address: Chimney Point State Historic Site , Addison, Vermont |
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ISAC Atlatl Championship
- Test your accuracy in a second day of atlatl competition. The growing sport of atlatl throwing is based on the ancient hunting technique of using the atlatl or spear thrower. Co-sponsored by Vermont Archaeological Society. Vermont Archeology Month program Address: Chimney Point State Historic Site , Addison, Vermont |
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Annual Northeastern Open Atlatl Championship
- Participate in or watch this annual championship. The growing sport of atlatl throwing is based on the ancient hunting technique of using the atlatl or spear thrower. Flint knapping and other Native American life and craft demonstrations. Co-sponsored by Vermont Archaeological Society. Vermont Archeology Month program. Address: Chimney Point State Historic Site , Addison, Vermont |
October
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Dead Creek Wildlife Day
- Chimney Point is a stop on Dead Creek Wildlife Day, offering excellent wildlife viewing opportunities and other activities. Look at ancient Native American stone hunting and fishing tools and try the atlatl. Address: Chimney Point State Historic Site , Addison, Vermont |