Upcoming Events, Including the 2018 Commemoration of the Battle of Bennington
Remaining July Events
Hiking Battle Loop
Monday, July 23, 1:00 PM: Bennington Battlefield NY RT-67, Hoosick, NY.
Join us for a one mile hike on the battlefield.
Book Discussion
Wednesday, July 25, 6:00 PM: Brown’s Walloomsac Tavern 50 Factory Hill Rd, Hoosick Falls, NY 12090
This month the group is reading The Iroquois in the American Revolution by Barbara Graymont. New members welcome.
Meeting of the Friends of Bennington Battlefield
Thursday, July 26, 4:00 PM: 30 Caretakers Road, Hoosick Falls, NY 12090.
Meetings of the Friends are free and open to the public.
August Events
2018 Commemoration
Thursday, August 16, 7:00 PM: Bennington Battlefield NY RT-67, Hoosick, NY
Join us as we mark the anniversary of the Battle of Bennington in a ceremony atop “Hessian” Hill. This year, the event will include students participating in the HFCSD Summer History Institute.
Battle Weekend: Battle of the Pies
Saturday, August 18, 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM: 423 Main St, Bennington, VT
This baking contest is both an opportunity to test your pie-making skills and compete to win a cash prize, or simply an opportunity for you to eat apple pie to your heart’s content. Battlefield representatives will be on hand serving up a side of history.
Battle Weekend: Hourly Tours
Sunday, August 19, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM: Bennington Battlefield RT-67, Hoosick, NY
Make a visit to the battlefield a part of your battle weekend. Tours will be offered on the hour starting at 10:00 AM and concluding at 4:00 PM to fit your schedule.
Book Discussion Group
Wednesday, August 22, 6:00 PM: Browns Walloomsac Taproom, Hoosick, NY
Contact david.pitlyk@parks.ny.gov for the latest reading. New members always welcome.
Tour of the Battlefield
Thursday, August 23, 1:00 PM: Bennington Battlefield NY RT-67, Hoosick, NY
Tour the three main areas of interest in the first engagement of the battle. A mix of walking and driving is required.
Hiking Battle Loop Trail
Friday, August 24, 1:00 PM: Bennington Battlefield NY RT-67, Hoosick, NY
Join us for a mile long hike along Battle Loop Trail.
Early Bird Tour of the Battlefield
Monday, August 27, 10:00 AM: Bennington Battlefield NY RT-67, Hoosick, NY
Tour the three main areas of interest in the first engagement of the battle. A mix of walking and driving is required.
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