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Students pose and interact around a large sculpture display of Revolutionary War figures inside a museum exhibit at Mount Independence.

A large group of 8th grade students and staff gather outside near the Mount Independence sign for a class photo at the conclusion of their field trip.

An 18th-century reenactor dressed in a bright red military uniform speaks with a group of 8th grade students gathered outdoors on a grassy area surrounded by trees during a visit to Mount Independence.

A historical interpreter demonstrates a cloth bandage or fabric activity with a student while other students watch nearby outdoors.

Students stand together outdoors listening to a historical interpreter dressed in colonial clothing speaking beside a wooden table under large green trees at Mount Independence.

Students walk along a wooden boardwalk trail surrounded by green trees and grass while exploring the Mount Independence grounds.

A student dressed in colonial-style clothing holds up a folded paper letter sealed with red wax while standing under a tented area.

A historical interpreter dressed in black colonial-era clothing stands beside a wooden table and speaks to students in a grassy wooded area during a Mount Independence presentation.

Students sit on the grass listening to a Revolutionary War reenactor dressed in a red military coat speaking beneath tall trees.

Two adults smile while posing behind painted historical character cutout boards at Mount Independence, creating a fun photo opportunity.

May 20, 2026

Slate Valley

📚⛰️ History came to life for our 8th graders at Mount Independence!

Yesterday, our 8th grade students participated in The Patriots of Mount Independence Education Day, a special program celebrating the 250th anniversary of Mount Independence State Historic Site in Orwell, Vermont. Designed as an experiential, outdoor, hands-on learning opportunity, the event gave students the chance to step back in time and discover the people who built Mount Independence into one of the largest Revolutionary War fortifications in the United States.

Throughout the day, students rotated through interactive stations led by interpreters dressed in period attire and historical experts who highlighted different aspects of daily life and work at Mount Independence in 1776. Students explored the historic grounds, visited museum exhibits, learned about Revolutionary War life, participated in demonstrations, and experienced history in a way that extended far beyond the classroom.

Experiences like these help bring the past to life and create meaningful connections between learning and the world around us. 🇺🇸✨