Bennington 250 Events

August 17th 2024 - Liberty Pole Raising

In honor of the upcoming 250th anniversaries, we are adding history to the Food Truck Festival! Re-enactors, tabling from area Historical Societies and historical organizations, a pillory, kid activities, and more will be on hand from 10 am to 4 pm. A special Liberty Pole Raising Ceremony will be held at 3:00 pm… watch out! The Redcoats might appear to disrupt the proceedings!

August 17th 2024 - Bennington 250th Anniversary Kickoff Gala Dinner

More info coming soon!

Hoosick Falls Heritage and History Event

May 18, 2024 - 10am to 3pm - Hoosick Falls Armory

Bennington 250th will have an informational table at this event! Celebrate our local history at our 2nd Annual Heritage Fair! This free family-friendly event will feature trolley
rides, tours of the Bennington Battlefield, exhibits from local historical societies and museums, family activities, and more!
For more information contact the Hoosick Township Historical Society 518-686-4682

Battle of Bennington Weekend

August 16th - 18th 2024

Bennington Battle Monument Events

Friday August 16: Dedication of "Revolutionary War Patriots" Marker - 11:00 am 
presented by the VT Daughters of the American Revolution in honor of the 250th anniversaries. Free admission to Battle Monument.

Saturday August 17: The 20th annual Battle Day 5K road race - 7:30 am 
Sponsored by the Friends of the Monument. This is the eighteenth annual Battle Day 5K race. The race starts and ends at the Monument. The course is slightly rolling. In keeping with the Battle Day activities, this race is started with the firing of a cannon or revolutionary war era rifle. Following the 1/2 mile Kids fun run at 8:15 the 5K will begin at 7:30 AM. Registration forms will be posted at benningtonbattlemonument.com when available. 

Saturday August 17: Moodus Fife and Drum
Performances of the Moodus Fife and Drum will be performing from noon to 2:30 pm on the lawn in front of the monument. Free to all.

Saturday and Sunday August 17 & 18: Re-enactor encampment 
Re-enactors will be on site with cannons, rifle muster, and educational programs. 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. 

Bennington Battlefield Events
5231 NY Route 67, Walloomsac, NY

Commemoration of the Battle of Bennington | August 16, 7:00 PM
Join us for a commemoration marking the 247th anniversary of the Battle of Bennington. Representatives of the 2nd Continental Artillery Regiment, the Battle Monument in Vermont, as well as Sons of the American Revolution and Daughters of the American Revolution chapters will help to mark the occasion. Historical accounts will be shared before a wreath-laying and artillery salute.

Hourly Tours of Bennington Battlefield | August 17-18
Enjoy guided tours of the battlefield on the hour Saturday and Sunday at 11:00, 12:00, 1:00, 2:00 3:00 & 4:00. 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. No RSVP necessary. Call 518-860-9094 or e-mail david.pitlyk@parks.ny.gov for additional details.