Events:
On-going:
Children’s colonial dress-up basket and colonial games. Bring your flag to be raised over the Hubbardton Battlefield and receive a certificate.
Special Exhibit:
Revolutionary War Battle Monuments and how they came to be.
Events:
May 30: Memorial Day Remembrance
At noon battlefield flags will be raised to full-mast and a tribute will be paid to the soldiers of Hubbardton at the battle monument. 12:00 PM
June 11 & 12: Vermont Days Weekend
June 11: Go Fly a Kite!
Learn how to make a simple kite or bring your own to fly and enjoy our freedoms. 1:00 – 4:00 PM
June 19: Battlefield Third Sunday
A Hubbardton resident from 1777 comes to life to talk with visitors about the battle, living in the path of the American Revolution, and everyday life. Rain or shine. 1:00 PM
June 24: Deep Space Night
The first of three astronomy nights—explore the stars and far far away with the Green Mountain Alliance of Amateur Astronomers, who bring their telescopes. You bring flashlights and blankets. We provide the marshmallows. Call to confirm. If inclement weather, alternate date is June 25. Free, donations appreciated. 8:00 - 10:00 PM
June 25: Hubbardton Military Road Hike
As part of the 235th anniversary of the start of construction at Mount Independence, site interpreter Carl Fuller leads a vigorous guided hike on part of the military road leading from the Mount to the Hubbardton Battlefield. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water. 2:00-5:00 PM
July 9 and 10: Battle of Hubbardton Revolutionary War Encampment
Commemorate the 234th anniversary of the only Revolutionary War battle fought in Vermont. Activities for all ages and for the whole family. Reenactors portray soldiers who fought here. Tactical military demonstrations, drilling lessons, guided camp and battlefield tours, courts martial, camp life activities, Mistress Davenport’s Schoolroom, history scavenger hunt, colonial games, children’s activities, and shopping on sutler’s row. Revolutionary War battle maneuvers Sunday morning, followed by a symbolic relay sending battle news to the Old Constitution House in Windsor, Vt. Food stand both days. Call for details. 9:30 – 5:00 PM Saturday, 8:00 -5:00 PM Sunday
July 16: Belgo Valley & Gap Hubbardton Military Road Hike
The Crown Point Road Association and leaders Jim Rowe, president, and Thomas Hughes, Crown Point State Historic Site manager, lead a long rugged hike exploring part of the 1776 Mount Independence-Hubbardton Military Road, southwest from the battlefield through the wooded northeast corner of Castleton and below Grandpa’s Knob. Wear sturdy shoes, dress for the weather, and bring plenty of water and lunch. Meet at the Visitor Center at 10:30 AM
July 17: Third Sunday in the East Hubbardton Cemetery
A Hubbardton resident from 1777 comes to life to host a visit to the East Hubbardton Cemetery and introduce you to settlers living here in the path of the Revolutionary War. Meet at the Visitor Center. Rain or shine. 1:00 PM
August 13: By the Light of the Silvery Moon
The Green Mountain Alliance of Amateur Astronomers bring their telescopes and reveal the magic of moonlight in Vermont. If you like, bring binoculars, blankets, and flashlights. We provide the marshmallows. Call to confirm. If inclement weather, alternate date is August 14. Free, donations appreciated. 8:00 - 10:00 PM
August 16: Bennington Battle Day
Free admission.
August 21: Third Sunday in the East Hubbardton Cemetery
A Hubbardton resident from 1777 (dressed in period attire) comes back to give a guided walk in the East Hubbardton Cemetery and tell you about the early settlers who lived in the path of war. Meet at the Visitor Center. 1:00 PM
August 27: Star Light, Star Bright Star Night
This annual deep sky show stars the constellations, planets, meteor showers, and satellites. Experienced stargazers from the Green Mountain Alliance of Amateur Astronomers share their telescopes and knowledge. Bring blankets, flashlights, and your own binoculars or telescopes if you like. The marshmallows are on us. Call to confirm. If inclement weather, alternate date is August 28. Free, donations appreciated. 8:00 - 10:00 PM
September 10: Pittsford Ridge Hike
Explore part of the evacuation route up to Pittsford Ridge taken by the Americans after the Battle of Hubbardton on July 7, 1777, on a hike led by site interpreter Carl Fuller. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water. Vermont Archaeology Month program. 2:00 – 5:00 PM.
September 11:Day of Remembrance
The site is open without charge for those who wish to contemplate or to honor past heroes. Time: 9:30 – 5:30 PM
September 18: Battlefield Third Sunday
A Hubbardton resident from 1777 comes to life to talk with visitors about the battle, living in the path of the American Revolution, and everyday life. Rain or shine. 1:00 PM
October 2: 14th Annual Mount Zion Hike
Hike up Mount Zion with site interpreter Carl Fuller to enjoy the fall colors and aerial view of the Hubbardton battlefield and surrounding mountains. Wear sturdy shoes, dress for the weather, and bring water. Meet at the Visitor Center. 2:00 – 5:00 PM
