08/07/2026
Did you know on August 16, 1777, British General Burgoyne was moving south thru the Champlain Valley & attempted to capture a much needed supply depot in Bennington, VT where the British & Hessians were met a few miles from Bennington (actually in Hoosick, NY) by Colonels Seth Warner & John Stark with their 350 Green Mountain Boys.
The British were turned away after a pitched battle & later defeated at Saratoga, NY, often considered the turning point in the American Revolution. The lack of supplies contributed to the surrender of the entire British army at Saratoga.
The 306 foot tall Bennington Battle Monument was dedicated in 1891 & is the tallest man-made structure in VT. Vermont continues to celebrate the battle with a state holiday every August 16. As a retired 31 year Vermont state employee, I’ll take the day off, too.
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