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
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John Stark, Commander of the Mount’s 3rd Brigade
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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