By Julia Purdy HUBBARDTON—“Kit” Carson Davidson died Thursday, Sept. 28, 2016, at age 92, but he remains in spirit in the uplands of the Hubbardton home he called “Taconic Mountains Ramble.” This unique corner of Rutland County has been enjoyed […]
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Annual Mount Zion set for 19th year
Sunday, Oct. 2 at 2 p.m.—HUBBARDTON—It’s autumn and time for the annual Mount Zion hike in Hubbardton. Hikers will join battlefield interpreters and historians for a guided walk up craggy Mount Zion on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2-5 p.m. It’s a winning combination […]
Re-enactor leads hike around Hubbardton Battlefield
Sunday, Sept. 18 at 2 p.m.—HUBBARDTON—Trek around the Hubbardton Battlefield with long-time re-enactor Bob Franzoni on Sunday, Sept. 18 and explore in detail the key points of the battle, military tactics, and some of the key personalities of the battle. […]
Hubbardton Battlefield to host Deep Sky Discovery Night, low light pollution makes ideal viewing
Saturday, Sept. 3 at 7:30 p.m.—HUBBARDTON—Head to the Hubbardton Battlefield State Historic Site in Hubbardton on Saturday, Sept. 3, from 7:30 to 11 p.m. for Deep Sky Discovery Night. Members of the Green Mountain Alliance of Amateur Astronomers will help […]
Auto tour explores Revolutionary military road
Saturday & Sunday, Aug. 20-21—HUBBARDTON—The Hubbardton Battlefield State Historic Site is hosting two events exploring the 1776-77 Mount Independence-Hubbardton military road, the weekend of Aug. 20-21. On Saturday, Aug. 20, at 9:30 p.m., an orientation and guided auto tour will […]
View the Perseid meteor shower at Hubbardton Battlefield
Friday, Aug. 12—HUBBARDTON— On the evening of Friday, Aug. 12, head to the Hubbardton Battlefield State Historic Site in Hubbardton, Vt. to look for the Perseid meteor shower with members of the Green Mountain Alliance of Amateur Astronomers. The event is […]
News Briefs: Lakes Region, June 1 2016
By Lani Duke New roof, old church EAST POULTNEY—A metal roof is going atop the 1830s St. John’s Episcopal Church in East Poultney. It replaces a slate roof most likely installed during the Victorian era. Probably its initial roof was […]
Get a good look at Saturn during astronomy night at Hubbardton Battlefield
Friday, June 3 at 8:30 p.m. — HUBBARDTON — On the evening of Friday, June 3, head to the Hubbardton Battlefield State Historic Site in Hubbardton to view Saturn and other deep space objects. That night Saturn, the 6th planet outward from […]
Hubbardton site observes fallen Revolutionary War soldiers with flag raising
Monday, May 30 at 12 p.m. — HUBBARDTON — On Monday, May 30 at 12-noon, the Hubbardton Battlefield State Historic Site in Hubbardton will observe Memorial Day with a flag raising and tribute paid to the soldiers of Revolutionary War Battle […]
View transit of Mercury at Hubbardton Battlefield
Monday, May 9 at 10 a.m. — HUBBARDTON — May 9 presents a chance to see, during the daytime, one of 2016’s rare celestial events. Visit the Hubbardton Battlefield State Historic Site on Monday, May 9 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. […]