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Posted by Dale Christie on April 30, 2024

Friends of the Road Newsletter 2024-04-29

Hello Friends of the Road,

We have an early outing this year, and it has snuck up on me. It is a good thing I didn’t plan anything for Sunday, because I was hoping to attend this when the schedule was finalized. It will give me a chance to visit markers I have never been to! I have not been in that area since our Annual Meeting at the Fort @ no. 4 last fall. For those that are interested, here’s a video of our featured presentation during that meeting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPa5-FWUDog

I feel a bit distracted right now as I’m watching the Celtics game. I’m being torn in three directions. One is the past (CPR discussion), the present (Celtics), and the future (Sunday’s outing). I wonder if I’ll be haunted in my dreams tonight by three ghosts. I hope you’re all doing well and the sounds and smells of Spring have brightened your spirits. The smell of cut grass has returned to my neighborhood. 

Back in February, I shared an excerpt of a diary by David Holden. As you know, diaries and journals are a great way to experience the past. I wasn’t holding out on you when I shared that part, as I didn’t have the complete journal. Shortly after that, Mike Barbieri, one of our prized, unofficial historians, shared with me the complete journal. You can read it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPa5-FWUDog

Sunday’s event will kick off at 1pm, rain or shine. Parts of it will be outside, so hopefully it won’t be rain! Here is the complete write-up: May 5: Sunday at 1 PM we will meet at Charlestown Historical Society’s “Bakery Building’” 216 South Main Street, Charlestown NH — a stone’s throw from the location of the original Fort at No. 4, where the Crown Point Road began. We will start with a car tour of markers and historic sites along its route through Charlestown, narrated by knowledgeable CHS members. Those interested can then hike a trail to NH Marker 7, to observe where Wentworth’s Ferry crossed the Connecticut River to the blockhouse built by Goffe’s troops to guard it in 1760. For more info, contact Barry at (802) 492-3573 or bgriffithvt@gmail.com

In case you are watching the game now, I’ll let you get back to that now. Take care, and hopefully see you soon.

Posted by Dale Christie on March 23, 2024

Friends of the Road Newsletter 2024-03-23

Hello Friends of the Road,

Hopefully none of you are traveling here in the Northeast today. It is late in the season, but I’m excited to see the snow fall. I’m glad it is a day off so I can enjoy it and clean it up at my convenience. The kids are deprived of a snow day, but they also have been deprived of playing in the snow much this season, so they should be happy anyway. And for those kids who don’t like to play in the snow, they have their game consoles and history books!

I have received the beloved magnet calendars for 2024. As soon as we finalize the rest of the content for the mailing, the elves will begin their work. The year’s schedule has good diversity in it and everyone should find something of interest I hope. If any of you do not receive the annual mailing and want to be included, provide me with your mailing address. We only mail to those who have paid for a membership recently, so if you have not, we do ask that you have intensions to contribute to our organization this year. Memberships start at only $5 per year. I can’t remember who it was, but one member said we should raise our dues as they aren’t even enough to buy a good beer. 

I’d like to enlist you all for a mission. It won’t involve any bloodshed, I hope. The President of the Clarendon Historical Society, Bob Underhill, is looking for information about a possible settlement in the vicinity of Clarendon, in 1760 or 1761. Attached is a great historical document about Daniel Walker (1706 – ), who stayed over the winter in 1760 or 1761 on his way back from Canada.  It sounds like the company was following the Crown Point Road and that he couldn’t complete the journey until the spring.  He did come back to what is now Clarendon in 1768 just like the story says, and his son Daniel Jr. (1736 – 1795) was one of our Tories who fled to Canada and had his property confiscated. The article was written by a Dr. H.C. Burleigh for the Lennox & Addington Historical Society (Ontario) which regretfully closed last autumn. Their archives would have been passed on to other organizations but it might take a bit to find where this article went. Bob is totally unaware of any settlement prior to 1768, and he knows Clarendon history really well! So your mission, if you choose to accept it, is to offer information or theories about where Daniel Walker may have stayed that winter on his return from Canada. 

I have info about an historical gathering you might be interested in. The CPRA is not involved with this, but am certainly interested in it as there’s a possible connection to the CPR in Pittsford. Phil Mandalere, who is deeply involved with the Clarendon Historical Society and a few of you may remember the CPRA outing he led recently at the former Dean Farm in Brandon, will be presenting information about the Stevens cellar hole and the White’s Crossing area. It will be a presentation as part of a meeting of the Pittsford Historical Society. The meeting will be downstairs at the Pittsford Congregational Church on April 7th. Potluck meal at 5:30 followed by a brief PHS meeting, then Phil’s presentation. I hope to see a few of you there. 

That is all I have for you at the moment. Writing this newsletter has given me a break from shoveling and with daylight running low, I better get back to my work. 

Posted by Dale Christie on February 18, 2024

Friends of the Road Newsletter 2024-02-18

Hello Friends of the Road,

For those who don’t know me, allow me to introduce myself. My name is Dale Christie and I’ve been recently elected to another term as the Secretary of the Crown Point Road Association. I have enjoyed getting to know many of you and the pursuit of uncovering history has been quite the journey. I have been spending much of the Winter researching the local history of Proctor and other areas of Vermont, but now it is time to shift gears and focus on Vermont’s unofficial road, the Crown Point Road. 

I hope you all are doing well and the colder months of this part of the world haven’t broken you. I know seasonal depression is a real thing. Personally, I don’t mind Winter as long as there’s snow and it isn’t too cold. I’ve had half of my desires come true. A benefit of the lack of cold and deep snow is the ability to get out and explore the woods. The folks preparing for the upcoming sugaring season have had it easier too. Those looking for evidence of the past have also had it easier. The ground hasn’t been frozen as much as usual and I find that you can see the geography so much better in these conditions. Not only do you have the lack of leaves blocking your view, a dusting of snow really helps you see old roads and terrain. There is still plenty of time left for you to get some fresh air and take a slow walk through the woods and let your imagination fill your mind. 

The CPRA board has had 3 meetings already this “off-season” and final details are being put together for another fun year of historical gatherings. The economy and other factors have led us to pass over any plans for a bus trip this year, but we are going to lead a day trip out of state. We are also planning on making small changes to our bylaws. Some of them are greatly outdated and need to be modernized. We will be sharing more information about this in the future as we are required to hold an official vote at a meeting open to the members and give proper notice to do so. Don’t worry, we still won’t share your contact info and will not be selling advertising space along the old roadway!

Attached is a transcription of an old journal from 1760, written by David Holden during travel on the CPR. It is another glimpse of life in that era, and the conditions of the old road. I was made aware of this by John-Eric Nelson, history wizard. 

For those shopping for historical books, the online shop of the Vermont Historical Society offers a great selection of content. My only complaint is the lack of a search function. You may even find a familiar looking book about historical markers: https://vermont-historical-society-museum.square.site/product/historical-markers-on-the-crown-point-road/1084?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=8
The Annual Meeting we had last October included a presentation by an enthusiastic member of the CPRA by the name of John-Eric Nelson. Video was recorded of his presentation, along with our business meeting. I feel bad about not sharing these earlier. I could say I’ve been hibernating like a bear, but as I wrote above, I’ve been busy and still have a day job, so no rest for me! Here is a link to our Business meeting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4Kq6zOPzQA and a link to John-Eric’s presentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPa5-FWUDog

I’ve rambled on long enough and given you some good reading and viewing content. I consider my duties served. You will be hearing more from me in the near future as we have news about our upcoming calendar of outings. Despite what the groundhog says, Spring will arrive on March 19th. Until then, make a snowman or have sugar on snow, or whatever you enjoy about Winter. 

Cheers!

Posted by Dale Christie on February 18, 2024

Friends of the Road Newsletter 2023-10-07

How is everyone’s love for history? Alive and strong I hope. With depressing news flooding the airways, I think history is getting more popular! We are in peak foliage season here in the northern hemisphere on planet Earth, for those receiving this in other parts of the solar system. The warm weather lately has been nice, but I’d trade it for seasonal temps and more daylight. That is the part that is tougher for me to adjust to. 

For those who don’t know about it, the archives of the CPRA is housed safely at Middlebury College. You can learn more about it here: https://www.crownpointroad.org/home/archives/. A short time ago, I visited it for my first time. It was like a goldmine and the available time just vanished. I hope to go back someday. Some of the glimpses I saw of the past included old program guides and membership forms. I’ve attached one of each to this email for your pleasure. The dues have gone up a bit, but much less than inflation!

As the year continues to flyby, we now have about a week to this year’s annual meeting. I know the word “meeting” is often a turnoff and a bore. But our business meetings go pretty fast and lead to good things. Feel free to show up fashionably late if you just want to see the guest speaker. This year we are having it on historic ground, in Charleston NH. This will offer a very historic and engaging environment. We will be meeting on October 15th, at the Fort at No. 4. You can read about it and how to get there on their website: https://www.fortat4.org/. The fort is open from 11-3:30pm. Normally there is an admission fee to visit the fort, but the CPRA will cover the costs to our attendees. You’re welcome to make a donation to the fort as it is certainly a good cause. When you arrive, mention that you’re there for the CPRA and they won’t charge you. Feel free to arrive early and enjoy the theme of the weekend: “Women of the Fort”. Their website explains: “Join us at Fort at No. 4 and explore some of the many roles women had in the 18th century on the frontier.”  Our Annual Meeting will commence at the Farnsworth House at 1PM with our traditional potluck dinner — bring your place setting and a dish to share – followed by our business meeting at 1:45 and concluding at 2:15pm with our featured presentation on Col. Nathan Whiting who was Garrison Commander at Fort at No. 4 in 1757 by noted period historian John-Eric Nelson. Guests welcome to attend any part of the schedule. For more info, call Barry at (802) 492-3573 or email bgriffithvt@gmail.com NOTE: our business meeting has been moved up to make sure there is enough time for our presenter as we will have to leave when the Fort closes at 3:30pm.

You may recall from my recent newsletter that there was a presentation to the DAR about Ann Story. Video of that presentation is being edited and soon will be available to watch on the local public access station (PEG TV) and we will also work on getting it available on YouTube. When we have more information about the viewing options, I’ll share them with you all. 

I do hope to see some of you at the upcoming meeting. John-Eric is an entertaining speaker and catching up with fellow “roadies” is always fun. Until we meet again, be well and keep history alive! 

Posted by Dale Christie on September 12, 2023

Friends of the Road Newsletter 2023-09-11

Hello Friends of the Road,

Are you ready for some football? It is almost time for a big game to start, so I may not be too long in this newsletter. I hope you are all doing well. The daylight is fading quickly, so enjoy this time as soon we’ll be turning the heat back on!

I have a series of announcements to share with you all. First the bad news. I know, I didn’t give you a choice if you want the bad news first or the good news. I like to end on a high note, so bad news first. Our upcoming Plymouth outing on September 30th is cancelled for this year. I know, that’s 2 cancellations this year. We will do our best to make it up to you and have a great year next year. We do still have the Annual Meeting coming up and that is going to have some bonus fun, so stay tuned. So once again, no hike this month. You now have the day available for other activities. 

I have THREE events to talk about though. On this Saturday (the 16th) at 10am, meet at the Hubbardton Battlefield Museum & Visitors Center. After a brief lecture about the historic battle fought there and the ultimate retreat by American forces, a tour will leave the Visitor Center and ascend the nearby hillside part way up the ridge. People should bring snacks/lunch, and good hiking shoes. It will take about 3 hours. Admission will be charged at the Hubbardton Battlefield and will allow entrance to visitor center and site. Leaders will be Travis Hart (State & Private Lands Biologist with the VT Dept. of Fish and Wildlife) and Jim Rowe (CPRA Historian). For more info, call Jim at (802) 434-7415. 

The second event is going to be held this week in Bridport. I know it is on a workday and short notice, but I hope some can attend. The Ann Story chapter of the DAR will be hosting a meeting in Shrewsbury Thursday the 14th. It will be a great opportunity to get familiar with some very important local history. At 11:30am there will be a business meeting, then a lunch, then a presentation. If you are going, you NEED to RSVP to julanne sharrow julanne@vermontel.net so they can be prepared. Please bring something to add to a salad provided. It’s at the Shrewsbury Meeting House 88 Lottery Rd, Shrewsbury, VT 05738.

The last, but not least event I have to share is coming up later this month. It will feature a presentation by our current CPRA President, Barry Griffith. I’ve attended some of his presentations before and he does a great job. This will be in Bridport, VT and he will offer some local history for the area, along with an overview about the Crown Point Road. Barry will be speaking at the Annual Meeting of the Bridport Historical Society on Sunday, September 24.  The meeting is at the Masonic/Community Hall – at the junction of the Middle Road and Crown Point Road (of course).  There will be a potluck at 1 PM followed by the presentation at 2 PM or so.  Please come if you can. 

And finally, I’d like to offer a fun tidbit for you to chew on. It is related to the Bridport event, and offers a really cool glimpse into the past. This was provided by our long time supporter and Historian of all Historians, Elaine Purdy. Attached is that image. 

That is all for now. A sporting event of pain and drama awaits me. 
Take care and keep studying history!

Posted by Dale Christie on January 16, 2019

Friends of the Road Newsletter 2018-04-15

Hello Friends of the Road,
Read any good historical books lately? Today is a great day for reading in the Northeast! I’m plowing through a book by James Peterson called “Otter Creek: The Indian Road”. It is much more interesting than I expected. It is not just about geography or geology. It covers a lot of the history of the Otter Creek valley from early native Americans to modern time.
Another benefit of this bad weather is to give me time to process all the early membership forms. For those who had the time and made the effort to submit feedback in the survey, thank you! It is very valuable info and I’m compiling it all for the board of directors to review. Some good will come from it for sure. One person wrote a question about if the organization would like to be informed of any information that contradicts information published by us or even opinions that we have. The answer to that is Absolutely! All information is welcome. By no means do we believe everything we believe is accurate and through conversations and contributions, our history only gets more accurate. Strength in numbers you know! And those who donated extra funds above and beyond the membership dues, THANK YOU! I especially enjoy the hand written notes and such.
Did you know???? I suppose you need more information than that.. Did you know that there is lifetime pass available for Vermont seniors over 62 years old for admission to Vermont State Parks and VT State Historic Sites? And the amazing part is it only costs $2 ONCE, and you’re covered for the rest of your life! So this means that the CPRA outings that require fees for the historic sites like the Hubbardton Battlefield and the Mount Independence site, those fees would be covered to all of those with the pass. The application sounds easy too and can be done at your local city or town clerk’s office (no trip to Montpelier!) To read all the details, click on the link below. If you are unable to see the website, let me know and I can help you get the information. Thanks to Joy Parker Donnelly for mentioning this to me recently. She has helped countless people engage with history at the Coolidge site in Plymouth and now is helping all of you as well!
http://dail.vermont.gov/sites/dail/files/documents/Green_Mt_Passport_Flyer.pdf

While I have your attention, I have one more thing to tell you about. There is an archeology event coming up this year at the Mount Independence site in Orwell. It is coming up rather fast, but if you are interested in helping out, I’d recommend contacting Elsa Gilbertson asap. Here is the info:
Mount Independence SHS has received another grant from the South Lake Champlain Fund to continue our surface archaeology documentation with the archaeologists from Maine. This email is to invite you to participate in our exciting annual project at the Mount.
Weather/conditions permitting our daylong project is Saturday, April 28th, starting at 9:00 am. The rain date may be Sunday, April 29th (to be finalized). If conditions aren’t suitable, the alternate is in late fall.
This year will be a little different. As we have walked over much of what is safe to cover at the Mount, this year we’re going to learn some new documentation skills. It is possible, if lake is OK, it’s not windy, etc., that a small group of 5 will form one team to do a shoreline survey along the west side of the Mount to look at the area not easily reachable by foot. The rest (or all of us if conditions not good for using a boat) will learn about and help with more detailed mapping of previously identified features. The archaeologists will bring total stations for this effort. Some of you know what those are and what they do, and others will get to learn. This effort will complement the work last spring and summer on the southern part of the Mount by another grant and other archaeologists using drone technology and photogrammetry to do 3-D mapping (some areas have such tree cover that the drone technology doesn’t work out so well).
The Vermont Division for Historic Preservation is working toward documenting/mapping the surface features as much as possible to better understand, protect, and preserve the Mount.
The project this year won’t be quite as challenging and vigorous as the past few years, in case that helps you decide about coming.
As usual, the day starts at 9:00 am with orientation in the museum. Then we head out. Likely where we will be working will be closer to the building than in the past few years. Lunch (we provide) might be about 12:30 or a little later. Then we head out after lunch to do some more. Your full day volunteer hours provide much of the match for the grant award.
If you can come, wear boots and bring water. Snacks will be provided in the morning.

If you’re interested in participating, will you let me know in the near future?

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Elsa Gilbertson | Regional Historic Site Administrator
Elsa.Gilbertson@vermont.gov
Vermont Division for Historic Preservation
Chimney Point, Mount Independence, Hubbardton Battlefield
State Historic Sites
Chimney Point State Historic Site
8149 VT Route 17W | Addison, VT 05491
802-759-2412 | 802-759-2547 fax
historicsites.vermont.gov

Our first outing on the calendar will be coming up next month. We hope to see many of you there. Until then, be well and learn more history!

Dale Christie
CPRA Secretary (of Defense)

Posted by Dale Christie on January 16, 2019

Friends of the Road Newsletter 2018-05-15

Hello Friends of the Road,
Up here in the Northeast, nature is coming back to life with a fury. My lawn needs mowing what seems to be a day after I cut it! But I won’t complain about that. It is always nice to see the rebirth everywhere. The farmers are now getting into their fields as they are drying out. Just think, some valuable artifact may be coming to surface as you read this! I know a couple CPRA members in the Orwell area that have found a lot of artifacts in their fields.

I hope all is well with you all. For those in the central Vermont area, I’ve got a Wednesday night fun night to offer you. With all this extra daylight, along with a nice weather forecast for the date, there is no reason not to go, am I right? Below is all the information. Our own VP of the CPRA will be presenting his wisdom about the CPR to all those that attend. I hope to see some of you there!

As you know, the newly established Historical Society of Clarendon VT is holding its first Annual Meeting this Wednesday evening, May 16, 2018 at the Clarendon Grange Hall and Community Center, 111 Moulton Avenue in the village of North Clarendon — near the post office, fire station and elementary school. I will be the “program” representing our Crown Point Road Association — talking about the Road, and hopefully generating interest in the CPRA and our planned exploration in Clarendon in September.

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Thanks! See you soon. Best wishes to all, Barry

Dale Christie
CPRA Secretary (of Defense)

Posted by Dale Christie on January 16, 2019

Friends of the Road Newsletter 2018-05-31

Hello Friends of the Road,
I hope you all are enjoying the warmer weather and had a good Memorial Day weekend. Members Barry and Barb Griffith spent part of their Memorial Day placing flags on monuments and grave sites. They included the site of Vermont’s Unknown Soldier on the Crown Point Road. It is off the beaten path and worthy of visit for sure. For those that haven’t been there, I have attached some photos (courtesy of Barry & Barb). Thank you both for sharing along with your efforts to preserve and recognize history!

I have two events to tell you about. One is a CPRA organized event, and the other is not. The one I just found out about was shared with me by member Mary Whitcomb. Thanks Mary for letting us know about this! Info:
Walk Inside A Glacier?
Feel the chill in the air! Hear stone cobbles clatter off one another in an ice-water torrent! Let your imagination wander into an arctic-like environment as the Weathersfield (Vermont) Historical Society leads a public hike into Weathersfield’s “deep history” on Sunday afternoon, June 10 at 2:00 pm. You will walk on a glacial esker that was deposited in a water-carved tunnel in the last continental glacier as it melted north toward Canada. This is a moderately difficult loop hike that will include a segment of the historic Crown Point Military Road. Meet in the Crown Point Camping Area at 131 Bishop Camp Road off Stoughton Pond Road in Perkinsville, Vermont and follow the signs. Rain or shine and dress for ticks and black flies! For information call (802) 885-9517.

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June 24: Members and the public are encouraged to meet at the Willow Brook Cemetery for a hike on the original route of the CPR in Sudbury. Start time will be 1pm. A portion of the hike will be in the woods. Bring water and a lunch. For more info, call Jim at (802) 434-7415

Dale Christie
CPRA Secretary (of Defense)

Posted by Dale Christie on January 16, 2019

Friends of the Road Newsletter 2018-06-13

Hello Friends of the Road,

Is everyone’s garden(s) growing well? With the lack of rain lately, I’ve had to water mine often, but the sun sure is helping. For all your fathers out there, have a Happy Father’s day this coming Sunday. I’ve been processing a lot of membership forms. Thanks everyone for supporting the CPRA!

This month, there are TWO outings to remind you about. Unfortunately, you’ll have to choose one or the other, as they are held on the same day. One is organized by the CPRA, and the other by the State division of historic preservation. I am trying to remain neutral, like I would do if I had more than one child. But one is by the CPRA, wink, wink. (Sorry Elsa!)

CPRA outing:
June 24: Members and the public are encouraged to meet at the Willow Brook Cemetery for a hike on the original route of the CPR in Sudbury. Start time will be 1pm. A portion of the hike will be in the woods. Bring water and a lunch. For more info, call Jim at (802) 434-7415

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June 24: For the month’s “Last Sunday” event, The Hubbardton Battlefield Site will host a walk. NOTE: previously, this was going to be a hike on a section of the 1776-77 Mount Independence-Hubbardton military road, but has CHANGED to: a special hike around the battlefield. Sorry for any inconvenience this change has caused. Start time is still 1:30 and will end approximately 4:30pm. Dress for the weather and wear boots, as one section may be wet. For more info, contact the Welcome Center at (802) 273-2282

In case you’re on the fence, there is likely to be some metal detecting on part of the hike in Sudbury!

Hope to see you all soon, be well, and don’t forget history!

Dale Christie
CPRA Secretary (of Defense)

Posted by Dale Christie on January 16, 2019

Friends of the Road Newsletter 2018-07-02

Hello Friends of the Road,
I may have taken an oath to defend the road, but in this heat, the road is on its own! I hope you are all doing ok in the heat. I feel bad for those who work in the elements like your friendly mail carrier, or highway construction worker. In Vermont, the construction season is short, so the work is all being crammed in while the “window” is open. That means some tough days. And for those with gardens, water is their friend, for without it, brown replaces the green in quick order.

For those who have the time, this is a good time to read some history. Thankfully, there are always new books being published, so stay out of the sun and visit your local library. I’m very fortunate to have a great local library with a room dedicated to just Vermont history. I heard recently that Vermont has the most public libraries per person than any other state in the union. I read that there are 195 libraries in the 251 towns of Vermont. Not bad huh? Between the local libraries and the internet, there is a wealth of information out there!

The recent outing in Sudbury had a number of newcomers attend. Not only were we lucky enough to not get storms that day, we had a great turnout. As expected, Jim Rowe came prepared with lots of history to share. Some historic markers of the road were found and hopefully through those who attended, the history of that section of the road will be further preserved for years to come.

The July outings on the calendar are not hikes, which probably will be best if we have hot weather like we’re having now. The first is part of the annual re-enactment weekend in Hubbardton, the 2nd is a car tour, and the 3rd will be an informal discussion about geology and the Green Mountain Boys. If you’ve never attended a re-enactment at Hubbardton, you really should. Even if you have, please come visit the CPRA booth to say hello and it will be fun to catch up with you. The car tour, led by Tom Hughes, will be a fun filled day with a ton of historic sites to visit. Some locations will be places we’ve never led people to before. Soon we’ll share the full schedule for the day so you can plan on attending the day, or even a part of a day with us. And rounding out the month, we’ll co-host a discussion event during which we hope to share some stories with you, hear from stories from you, and perhaps teach everyone about genealogy. For now, all info for the July outings are as follows:

– July 7: As part of the annual weekend of events to celebrate the historic battle in Hubbardton, and as an encore appearance, the CPRA will have a booth on Saturday to meet visitors. Come attend the event and support your organization at the re-enactment. Admission fee for the weekend’s events will be $6 per person, per day. For more info, call (802) 273-2282

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– July 29: At 1pm, Vermont State Historic Sites will host a casual and enlightening discussion with several members of Descendants of the Green Mountain Boys, at the Hubbardton Battlefield Visitors’ Center. We’ll discuss the history and relevance of the Boys, tell exciting stories of discovery of them in our ancestral trees and offer guidance on how to search for them. Admission will be charged and will allow entrance to visitor center and site. For more info, contact the Welcome Center at (802) 273-2282

Stay warm, stay hydrated, and don’t forget all those historic dates!

Dale Christie
CPRA Secretary (of Defense)

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