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Sat 04 May
I Love My Park Day 2024
Saturday, May 4, 2024 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site
Join other volunteers to beautify the battlefield! Participants will gather in the lower parking area and split up from there. Volunteers may plant flowers (hand tools provided) or help clear trails. Bring a lunch if you plan to picnic afterward. Watch https://www.ptny.org/events/i-love-my-park-day for the link to register, coming soon.
Fri 10 May
Tour of Bennington Battlefield
Friday, May 10, 2024 04:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site
Visitors will be led through the major points of interest in the first engagement of the battle. A mix of driving and walking is required. Free, no RSVP necessary. Group will form under the hilltop flagpole.
Sat 18 May
Hoosick History & Heritage Fair
Saturday, May 18, 2024 10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site
Join the Friends of the Bennington Battlefield for the second annual Hoosick History & Heritage Fair at the Armory (80 Main Street, Hoosick Falls) and enjoy a free trolley ride to the battlefield where interpreters will be ready to share the history of the site. Events at the Armory will include a scavenger hunt, book swap, live birds of prey, guest speakers and BBQ lunch. Living historians will be on hand at the battlefield in period dress and will conduct periodic black powder demonstrations. There is no admission fee to visit either location.
Mon 27 May
Weaponry in the Battle of Bennington
Monday, May 27, 2024 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site
Join interpreter David Pitlyk on the hilltop for an informal discussion of artillery, shoulder arms and edged weapons. Musketry demonstrations performed upon request. Free, no RSVP necessary.