Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

David Pitlyk will share what is new at the battlefield to the Friends of the Monument in Vermont.

Old First Church Barn, Church Lane and Monument Avenue, Bennington, VT

Meetings of the Friends of Bennington Battlefield are open to the public. New members welcome.

Louis Miller Museum, 166 Main Street, Hoosick Falls, NY

Tour the three main areas of interest in the first engagement of the battle. A mix of walking and driving is required.

Hike the Battle Loop Trail (1 mile). (Weather permitting.) Hiking boots and warm apparel suggested. Group will meet at the main parking lot of the hilltop.

Register: https://ptny.wufoo.com/forms/zzs5hpu0r41tjb/

Meeting location: Main parking lot on the hilltop

Project Descriptions

Project 1:Volunteers will help fill, plant and hang hanging pots around the information building. All ages welcome. Please bring garden gloves, water, and snack

Project 2:Volunteers may also assist in clearing undergrowth and brush from the area north of the upper parking lot. Appropriate for 13 and up. Please bring garden gloves, water, snack, rakes, loppers, small hand saws

We can accommodate: Small Groups, Boy or Girl Scouts

For questions about this event:
Call: 518-860-9094
Email: david.pitlyk@parks.ny.gov

Tour the three main areas of interest in the first engagement of the battle. A mix of walking and driving is required.

Tour the three main areas of interest in the first engagement of the battle. A mix of walking and driving is required.

Tour the three main areas of interest in the first engagement of the battle. A mix of walking and driving is required.

Pack a picnic lunch or bring some charcoal to set up on one of our grills and talk history with like-minded visitors.

Site Assistant David Pitlyk presents a counter-factual history of the battle.