Soldiers Atop the Mount

Friday, September 04, 2026 through Sunday, September 06, 2026

Reenactors honor the 250th anniversary of the 1776 building and garrisoning of Mount Independence during this living history weekend. Saturday’s popular interactive Baldwin Trail Walkabout, 10:30 to 1:30, features experts at trail stations bringing history to life. Demonstrations of military tactics, skills, and camp life. Annual reading of Declaration of Independence, food, children’s activities, Sunday includes presentation of October 20, 1776, oration on Mount Independence. Call (802) 948-2000 for details. Vermont Archaeology Month event.