Things To Do in Orwell, Vermont

Inscription. “. our Men is clearing the Encamping Ground over the Lake. ”, Sgt. Timothy Tuttle, July 23, 1776: In July 1776 Northern Army commander Gen. Horatio Gates organized regiment... More on HMDB

Inscription. “ ordered a large Stoer House to be built. ”, Col. Jeduthan Baldwin, August 17, 1776: At least one of the storehouses constructed on Mount Independence during the Revolutio... More on HMDB

Inscription. “ Some of the intrenchments are still visible. ” – John Disturnell, 1857: After the American Revolution, numerous visitors curious to see the places that figured so prominently in the war for independence ... More on HMDB

Open the doors to Revolutionary War history and archaeology at the visitor center and museum. The unique architecture dramatically reminds visitors of the important interaction of land and lake bas... More on 1-800-vermont.com

Mount Independence combines scenic hiking trails with rich history. Visitors can view the ruins of the old fort which in 1776 housed one of the largest communities in North America. During that his... More on Heritage

Inscription. “ The Generals have Fixd on a spot. to be fortified. ”, Lt. Col. Matthias Ogden, July 19, 1776: On July 5, 1777, Thomas Anburey, who was traveling with British Lt. Gen. John Burgoyne on Lake Champlain, observed ... More on HMDB

Inscription. This is one of the best-preserved stone foundations on Mount Independence. It was built during the Revolution, but historic maps and documents do not refer to it. Who built it? Did the Americans have time to build it ... More on HMDB

Inscription. “ we are Building a Large & Long Breast work on the South Side. ”, Pvt. Thomas Killam, August 19, 1776: When the American Northern Army arrived at Ticonderoga in mid-July 1776, the 300-acre peninsula opposite ... More on HMDB

Inscription. Military Road, from Mount, Independence to, Hubbardton, 1777, Marked by Hands, Cove Chapter, D. A. R. 1933, , Erected 1933 by Daughters of the American Revolution, Hands Cove Chapter. , Marker series. This marker is ... More on HMDB

Inscription. After Ethan Allen seized Fort Ticonderoga, the Americans built Fort Mt. Independence, northwest from here on the Lake. Following Burgoynes invasion, Gen. St Clair evacuated the Forts, retreating across these hills to ... More on HMDB