Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Bennington (Vermont) Battle Monument

Vermont is a most beautiful state in any season, but particularly so in autumn.


 On a recent day trip, we visited the Bennington Battle Monument. 

(They had haunted tours of it this past Halloween, but we refrained from taking one of those. ha!)




 We just enjoyed walking around the grounds and partaking of the breathtaking fall foliage.

One could see all the way to the sun-kissed tops of surrounding hills. Stupendous!


 There's a great monument to John Stark there, too. As indicated in the plaque in front of him, he was instrumental in winning the 1777 Battle at Bennington. 

 By the way, the battle did not take place where the monument stands.

More than 300 feet tall, the Battle Monument was dedicated in 1891.



It's a great, historical place to visit.


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9 comments:

  1. Linda O'ConnellNovember 18, 2014 at 5:29 PM

    I always enjoy taking these little side trips with you.

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  2. Chatty CroneNovember 18, 2014 at 5:47 PM

    I am with Linda - these are places I would never ever get to see without you!

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  3. BookieNovember 19, 2014 at 5:38 AM



































    Susan, Google let me in this morning!!! I remember seeing this monument the first thing when we crossed the state border on our first visit. Never been in the autumn though. Your pictures are so nice to see.








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  4. UnknownNovember 19, 2014 at 6:13 AM

    Hello from Spain: nice pictures. I agree with you. Vermont is a great destination. I love meeting villages with history and traditions. Keep in touch

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  5. SandiNovember 19, 2014 at 8:55 AM

    Vermont is beautiful!

    Thanks for posting the photos. I feel like I just visited!

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  6. DeeNovember 19, 2014 at 6:29 PM

    Your fall photo's are absolutely beautiful...especially number two...it would look beautiful framed.Vermont is a magical state.

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  7. diane.stetsonNovember 19, 2014 at 7:35 PM

    LOVE LOVE LOVE visiting historical places...Next time Grandma Moses museum!

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  8. Lady LindaNovember 19, 2014 at 10:22 PM

    Hi Susan, my friend Wilhelmina lives very close to this monument. I got to visit it last May and I was so impressed. It is so big! I love Vermont. Your pictures are lovely.

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  9. Barbara NeubeckNovember 20, 2014 at 2:55 AM

    ... I love the Autumn colours of the trees...So pretty, Susan..
    The monument is very imposing... Hugs and blessings... Barb xxx

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