ORWELL — September is Vermont Archaeology Month, as part of the month’s activities Mount Independence State Historic Site in Orwell is running a “hike into history” on Sunday, Sept. 3. The tour runs from 1-3 p.m.
Long-time site staff Paul Andriscin and Elsa Gilbertson will lead the hike, which focuses on locations and sites on the Mount that tell some of the story of 1777 — 240 years ago. Learn about the southern batteries built by the Americans in June, as they prepared for British invasion; the times of early July when the Americans decided to withdraw; the following British and German occupation; and the stirring days of September when the Americans tried to take back the Mount from the British.
Dress for the weather and wear walking shoes or boots. The program is included with the regular admission of $5 for adults and free for children under 15. Tour participants will meet at the museum.