Saturday, Sept. 9 — ORWELL — On Saturday, Sept. 10, the Mount Independence State Historic Site in Orwell, hosts a special program, “Conserving History, One Artifact at a Time,” at 1 p.m. In 2021 the site and its friends group, […]
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Arts, Dining & Entertainment, Events & Activities
Reenactors to occupy Mount Independence historic site, Sept. 3 – 4
Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 3-4 — ORWELL — Immerse yourself in a Revolutionary War experience at the Mount Independence State Historic Site in Orwell on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 3 and 4 for the Soldiers Atop the Mount annual weekend […]
Letter, Opinion
Reflecting on fellow drivers
Dear Editor, In spite of current cost of gasoline, there seems to be, and I have noticed, as many cars on the road today, as ever. There are places that people need to be: work, shopping destinations, restaurants, meet-ups with […]
Local News
Immigration issues force two more priests to leave
Fair Haven, Castleton, Orwell and West Pawlet affected The Society of Divine Vocations has informed the Roman Catholic Diocese of Burlington that as of the end of this month the order is no longer able to provide pastoral coverage for four parishes in southwestern […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment
Mount Independence to host book launch celebration
Saturday, July 29, 12:30 p.m.—ORWELL—Join the Vermont Division for Historic Preservation and the Mount Independence Coalition in celebrating the publication of “Strong Ground: Mount Independence and the American Revolution,” Saturday, July 29, 12:30 p.m. This richly illustrated history book was undertaken by […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment
Latest historical discoveries presented at Mount Independence
Sunday, July 23, 2 p.m.—ORWELL—At the Mount Independence State Historic Site in Orwell, Vt. a panel of researchers will share their latest historical discoveries about Mount Independence history, Sunday, July 23, from 2-3:30 p.m. The panel is moderated by site […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment
Revolutionary War artists to talk at Mount Independence
Saturday, July 1, 2 p.m.—ORWELL—Historian Paul Staiti, author of the new book “Of Arms and Artists,” will be at the Mount Independence State Historic Site in Orwell, Saturday, July 1 at 2 p.m. to give a talk about some of […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment
Hike into history at Mount Independence for National Trails Day
Saturday, June 3, 2 p.m.—ORWELL—To celebrate National Trails Day Saturday, June 3, the Mount Independence State Historic Site in Orwell is hosting a Hike into History. The walk, from 2-3:30 p.m., is led by Mark Brownell, a retired history teacher […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment
Learn to identify (and see) spring birds in guided nature walk at state site
Saturday, May 20, 8 a.m.—ORWELL—Take a guided walk on the wild side to look for and identify birds during the annual early bird nature walk at Mount Independence State Historic Site in Orwell, Saturday, May 20. Gather outside the museum […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment
Spring history hike kicks off season at Mount Independence
Saturday, May 6, 1 p.m.—ORWELL—Enjoy a springtime history walk on the grounds of the Mount Independence State Historic Site in Orwell, Saturday, May 6, 1-4 p.m., with several stopping points for those who may need to leave early. Experts on […]