05/19/2026
Today was the first ever "Patriots of Mount Independence Day" at the Mount Independence State Historic Site (Orwell, VT)--a great way to kick off the Mount's 250th year. Eight schools and over 230 students from the area descended to enjoy seven stations run by longtime Revolutionary War reenactor friends and our staff experts, to vist the museum, to play period games, and to walk the trails. They learned about medicine on the Mount, the life of chaplains at the time, food, the British occupation in 1777, what material items soldiers had and needed to be here, writing letters home, and laying out a brigade. Other reenactor friends talked with students as they went from one station to the next and in front of the museum. Thanks to Mike to advocating for the idea, to Tobi who carried it out with great aplomb, and for the participation of all the staff at the western sites (Mount Independence, Hubbardton Battlefield, and Chimney Point).
