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National Trails Day Hike into History at Mount Independence

Mount Independence 497 Mount Independence Road, Orwell, VT, United States

Take a guided hike into Revolutionary War history at the Mount Independence State Historic Site. The hike will be led by Stephen Zeoli, president of the Mount Independence Coalition. Admission $1-$8 (children under 6 admitted free).

Juneteenth Celebration in Brownington

The Old Stone House Museum 109 Old Stone House Road, Brownington, VT, United States

The Old Stone House Museum's Juneteenth Celebration includes an unveiling of a new exhibit on the Civil War titled “A Call to Serve: Vermont and Unexpected Voices from the Civil War.” The exhibit showcases a unique collection of artifacts to tell a fuller narrative of...

Exhibit Opening in Brattleboro: Pride 1983

Brattleboro Museum & Art Center 10 Vernon Street, Brattleboro, VT, United States

Pride 1983 explores the origins and lasting legacy of Burlington, Vermont’s first LGBTQ2+ Pride celebration, which took place on June 25, 1983. The exhibit draws on archival materials from the Pride Center of Vermont, UVM Special Collections, the Out in the Open Andrews Inn Oral History Project, and the personal...

July 4th Birthday Party for Calvin Coolidge in Plymouth Notch

President Calvin Coolidge Historic Site 3780 VT-100A, Plymouth, VT, United States

The historic village of Plymouth Notch celebrates the 151st birthday of President Calvin Coolidge and the 247th birthday of the United States. The party kicks off at 11:30 a.m. with an adjudicated baking contest. Members of the public are invited to enter their version of Grace Coolidge’s...

Let Precision Ring! Fourth of July Cookout in Windsor

American Precision Museum 196 Main Street, Windsor, VT, United States

Join the American Precision Museum on July 4th for a cookout, American Revolution-themed activities for kids, and a special appearance by the museum’s collaborative robot, Cobi.

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Battle of Hubbardton Revolutionary War Encampment

Hubbarton Battlefield State Historic Site 5696 Monument Hill Road, Hubbardton, VT, United States

This living history weekend encampment honors the 246th anniversary of the July 7, 1777, Revolutionary War battle. Scores of reenactors portray the American, British and German soldiers. Tactical military and other special demonstrations, camp life activities, guided tours, and talks. Dedication of a DAR 250th...

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Centennial of Calvin Coolidge’s Presidential Inauguration in Plymouth Notch

President Calvin Coolidge Historic Site 3780 VT-100A, Plymouth, VT, United States

On August 3, 1923, Vice President Coolidge was vacationing in his hometown when President Warren Harding passed away. At 2:47 a.m. he took the presidential oath of office in his father’s house and assumed the presidency. Witness a reenactment on Aug. 3, 2023 of Calvin...

West Newbury Summer Festival

West Newbury Hall 219 Tyler Farm Road, Newbury, VT, United States

The parade theme is Pollinators and it starts at 10:30. The exhibit, How Does Your Garden Grow?, is all day. Morning coffee and treats, a white elephant sale, a silent auction, display, a live reptile demonstration, and catered lunch.  The Newbury Historical Society will be open to visitors.

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Antique & Classic Car Meet in Waterbury

Farr's Field 1901 U.S. Rte 2 West, Waterbury, VT, United States

Enjoy the 65th annual auto show, one of the oldest and largest in New England. The event includes an automobile parade, street dance, antique tractors, race cars, awards ceremony, food vendors, flea market and more.

Old Stone House Day in Brownington

The Old Stone House Museum 109 Old Stone House Road, Brownington, VT, United States

Celebrate Old Stone House Day—the bicentennial of the Orleans County Grammar School, where Alexander Twilight was principal before becoming the first Black American state legislator. Tour the Old Stone House and the school, join in a barn dance, take wagon rides on Prospect Hill and...

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Braintree Bluegrass Brunch

Braintree Meeting House 2756 Braintree Hill Road, Braintree, VT, United States

The day begins with a group bike ride at 10 a.m. leaving from the Braintree Meetinghouse. The grounds will be open at 11 a.m. with kids’ activities, tours of the Braintree Historical Society’s Museum, food and craft vendors. Music begins at noon. The July 30...

Alexander Twilight Day in Brownington

The Old Stone House Museum 109 Old Stone House Road, Brownington, VT, United States

Celebrate African American Alexander Twilight’s birthday—a day now recognized by the State of Vermont—as well as the the 200th Anniversary of Mr. Twilight’s Middlebury College graduation.