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Sat
30
Aug
Saturday, August 30, 2025 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site
(518) 860-9094
Join us for a lecture by White Creek Town Historian Ted
Rice. Mr. Rice has researched the lives of several inhabitants living near the
site of the Battle of Bennington in 1777. Drawing from his original research,
the lives of these men, some who fought and some who did not, will be placed in
context. Why did some find British rule agreeable while others found it to be
intolerable? From ardent royalists eager to put a stop to the chaos of
rebellion to Quakers wrestling with their consciences and everything in
between, these men came from all walks of life and had their lives touched by a
battle fought on their doorstep. Space is limited, RSVP to David Pitlyk today! david.pitlyk@parks.ny.gov //
518-860-9094.
Registration: Required
Sat
13
Sep
Saturday, September 13, 2025 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site
Join us for a special
afternoon designed exclusively for our members! Be among the first to
experience a seldom seen portion of the Second Engagement during a guided tour,
followed by a memorable evening of history and community. Event Highlights Include: Off-site
guided tour of The Rocky Ridge, Presentation by historian Eric Schnitzer, Hors
d'oeuvres and refreshments, Live music, Silent
auction and raffle, $35 for
not-yet members (includes membership) or $10 for current members. Please RSVP to reserve
your spot, and we appreciate you becoming a member of the Friends of the
Bennington Battlefield! We look forward to sharing
this unforgettable experience with you! Deadline to RSVP is September
10, 2025. Schedule of the day: 1:00 pm: Hikers for the Rocky
Ridge assemble at the Barnett House (30 Caretakers Road) to caravan to the
location, 2:30 pm: Light refreshments
served at the Barnet House, 3:00 pm: Historian Eric
Schnitzer presents "Grasshoppers and Butterflies Reconsidered: British
Light 3 Pounders of the 1770's", 4:00 - 5:30 pm: Reception and
refreshments, with live music from Martha VonSchilgen. Drawing for raffle
baskets and photograph silent auction winning bid announced.
Registration: Required