Vermont’s Secret Revolutionary War Role | Burlington News

Before Vermont became a state, it stood alone as its own republic during the Revolutionary War—and today, you can walk the battlefields and climb the tallest monument in the state to feel its pulse. The Bennington Battle Monument, soaring 306 feet, honors a pivotal 1777 clash that foreshadowed Saratoga’s victory. At Hubbardton, the only Revolutionary battle fought entirely on future Vermont soil, a brutal early-morning fight became a strategic American triumph. And at Mount Independence, where British troops turned back in 1776, no bullets flew—but the fort’s ghost still stands, guarding the memory of soldiers who never fired a shot. Now, preservation efforts are underway: the Bennington elevator’s broken, engineers are watching, and Vermonters are rallying to restore their towering symbol of freedom. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/669b607560d75e70