This is the first of possibly more stories unrelated to Mount Independence, in which history buffs celebrate American history. by Paul Andriscin I have been addicted to visiting the Gettysburg National Military Park since I was on a grade school field trip to the battlefield and then again on a family visit. One of my … Continue reading A History Hound visits Gettysburg
Social distancing keeping you from joining others for talks and lectures? Well, perhaps this record talk given by Coalition President Steve Zeoli at the Ethan Allen Homestead a few years ago may help you feel connected to the Mount. You can watch it here: https://www.cctv.org/watch-tv/programs/mount-independence-and-two-controversial-decisions-helped-win-revolutionary-war#
Dr. Lewis Beebe and the Small Pox Epidemic of 1776 by Stephen Zeoli A year after Lexington and Concord, the American Northern Army was floundering from a failed attempt to take Canada from British control. Through the winter of 1776 and deep into spring, the army had languished outside the walls of Quebec with too … Continue reading Death Reigns Triumphant
Steve Bird reviews contracted repair work to Blue Trail. The Mount Independence State Historic Site salutes the wonderful care and attention trail crew chief Steve Bird has lavished on the trails and grounds since the mid-2000s. In 2019 he decided to draw back to concentrate on other projects. His work involved taking care of some … Continue reading Thanks to Steve Bird
by Stephen Zeoli In Revolution Song, author Russell Shorto tells the story of the American Revolution through the viewpoint of six exceptional lives, ranging from political and military leaders to common, but extraordinary people. Through these six perspectives we see the social upheaval as it gained momentum in the years before the outbreak of war … Continue reading Book Review: Revolution Song
The Vermont Division for Historic Preservation thanks the Mount Independence Coalition for its longstanding firm commitment of supporting the Mount Independence State Historic Site. The site is delighted every season to welcome Mount Independence Coalition members and everyone benefits from your sponsorship of many special programs. With the Coalition’s help we tried a new program … Continue reading News from the Site Administrator
by Stephen Zeoli On August 20, 1908, a group of history fans ferried on a barge from Larrabee's Point to the northern tip of Mount Independence. The round trip cost 25 cents. They brought picnic baskets in anticipation of the lovely day ahead. They came to this isolated spot on Lake Champlain to celebrate the … Continue reading Dedicating the DAR Monument
by Paul Andriscin Replacements Unlimited, located in McCleansville, North Carolina, buys used pottery, glassware, silverware and the like to replace items that have been broken so people can fill their sets with pieces that have been damaged. So when my wife mentioned that she wanted to finally get rid of some stuff we’ve had sitting around … Continue reading Chasing Cornwallis
By Ennis Duling When the American army moved on to Mount Independence in July 1776, Col. John Stark of New Hampshire was awarded command of the Third Brigade, which included his own 5th Continental Regiment and three others. At 47, he was the most experienced American officer in the Northern Army, having served as a … Continue reading John Stark, Commander of the Mount’s 3rd Brigade
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