Orwell, Vermont
Upcoming Events in Orwell Vermont
May
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Early Bird Nature Walk
- This one is for the birds. Bird expert Sue Wetmore leads a walk to help us identify and learn about the birds of spring on Mount Independence. Wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. No pets please. Event Time: 7:00 AM Address: Mount Independence State Historic Site , Orwell, Vermont |
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Mount Independence State Historic Site
- Step back in time to a place where Independence was built on Lake Champlain and discover what life was like for thousands of Revolutionary War soldiers stationed atop Mount Independence. Today an extensive trail system, with a new handicapped accessible trail, offers visitors a true "soft adventure" experience including beautiful scenery and a chance to explore the archaeological remains of this 300-acre site. Address: Mount Independence State Historic Site , Orwell, Vermont |
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Ten Years of the Mount Independence Visitor Center
- This exhibit takes a look at the design and construction process for the Visitor Center which opened to great fanfare ten years ago - July 27, 1996. Address: Mount Independence State Historic Site , Orwell, Vermont |
June
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Natural Community Ecology and Botany Hike
- Marc Lapin, coordinator for the Champlain Valley Clayplain Forest Project, leads a popular hike to discover the natural wonders of Mount Independence. Bring a picnic to enjoy before the walk. Wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. Event Time: 10â€"1 pm. Address: Mount Independence State Historic Site , Orwell, Vermont |
July
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Day Lily Festival & Sale
- Come see local craftspeople and artisans, live music, tours of the farm's demo gardens and rare breed of cattle - American Milking Devons. Complete direction and more information online. Address: Devon Point Farm , Orwell, Vermont |
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Music on the Mount - Atlantic Crossing
- "Atlantic Crossing," a high energy band, performs songs and instrumental music of New England, Quebec, Maritime Canada, and the British Isles, as well as original material. Bring lawn chairs and a picnic supper to Mount Independence State Historic Site. Rain or shine. $5.00 parking fee. Donations welcome. Event Time: 7 pm. Address: Mount Independence State Historic Site , Orwell, Vermont |
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Mozart on the Mount
- "Serenade," a musical quartet, will perform an all Mozart program in honor of the 250th anniversary of the birth of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Bring lawn chairs and a picnic supper to enjoy before this concert at Mount Independence State Historic Site. Rain or shine. $5.00 parking fee. Address: Mount Independence State Historic Site , Orwell, Vermont |
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Soldiers Atop the Mount - 1776-1777
- Re-enactors demonstrate military tactics, artillery, camp life, colonial crafts, cooking, and clothing. Guided camp tours, trail tours, drilling lessons, and children's activities, games, and history hunt. On Saturday afternoon enjoy a musical performance by VT folksong balladeer Deb Flanders and the annual dramatic reading of the Declaration of Independence. Sun. at 3:00 PM Anna Whooley presents "Ann Story: A Vermont Patriot." Call for details. Event Time: 9:30-5:30 pm. Address: Mount Independence State Historic Site , Orwell, Vermont |
August
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Geology Hike
- Explore the geology of Mount Independence, from the oldest rocks in the Potsdam Formation to the newer rocks of the Great Meadows Formation. Wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. Event Time: 2 PM Address: Mount Independence State Historic Site , Orwell, Vermont |
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Nature of War: Environment and History at Mt. Independence
- Kathryn Morse, associate professor of history at Middlebury College. She will discuss the interactions of human beings and their environment at Mount Independence, and how evidence of those interactions is visible in the landscape today. Call or email for details. Address: MOUNT INDEPENDENCE STATE HISTORIC SITE , Orwell, Vermont |
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Company of Select Marksmen, The British & German Withdrawal
- This living history unit will commemorate the November 1777 evacuation of Mount Independence by the British Army & their German allies. Watch the bateaux withdrawal on August 12 at 9:00 a.m. then enjoy a guided hike showing the British & German encampment sites, family fun activities, and a lecture, "The Nature of War: Environment and History at Mount Independence" by Kathryn Morse, associate professor of history at Middlebury College who will discuss the interactions of human beings and their environment at Mount Independence, and how evidence of those interactions is visible on the landscape today. Call for additional details. Address: Mount Independence State Historic Site , Orwell, Vermont |
September
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The Archaeology of East Creek
- Vermont State Archaeologist Giovanna Peebles gives an illustrated program on the extraordinary East Creek (forming the east border of Mount Independence), its rich Native American history, and results of archaeological studies. A Vermont Archaeology Month program. Address: Mount Independence State Historic Site , Orwell, Vermont |
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Cornwallis Burgoyned
- English actor-playwright Howard Burnham presents a dramatic program in costume as British Earl Cornwallis. He ruefully regrets his American experiences on the 225th anniversary year of the dramatic British surrender at Yorktown in 1781. See: www.howardburnham.com Event Time: 7:00 PM Address: Mount Independence State Historic Site , Orwell, Vermont |