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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Hike into history at Mount Independence
Sunday, Oct. 8 at 1 p.m.—ORWELL—Enjoy the autumn foliage and history, too, on Sunday, Oct. 9 during the Hike into History event at the Mount Independence State Historic Site in Orwell. Mount Independence Coalition president Stephen Zeoli is the guide […]
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Mt. Independence hosts Vt. Archaeology Month event
Saturday, Sept. 3 at 1 p.m.—ORWELL—September is Vermont Archaeology Month, and the Mount Independence State Historic Site in Orwell is hosting an afternoon of short films relating to the historic sites in western Vermont on Saturday, Sept. 3 from 1 […]
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Mt. Independence hosts workshop in medicinal remedies
Saturday, Aug. 27, at 1 p.m.—ORWELL—Learn about making topical herbal remedies with Julie Mitchell, clinical herbalist, at the Mount Independence State Historic Site in Orwell on Saturday, Aug. 27, from 1-3 p.m. Julie Mitchell is a gardener, educator, and clinical […]