Overview
About the event
Bennington Battle Day began as a local remembrance in 1778, just one year after the key Revolutionary War battle.
Vermont�??s early leaders saw the importance of honoring the brave men who defended military supplies and pushed back enemy forces.
By 1780, people had already started holding annual events. These simple early gatherings set the tone for a lasting tradition rooted in pride and memory.
During the mid-1800s, a group called the Bennington Monument Association, led by former governor Hiland Hall, worked to build something permanent. They raised money and planned for years before completing the stone monument in 1891.
Their efforts gave the holiday a new home and stronger meaning. With speeches, flags, and music, the yearly event grew into a celebration for the whole town.
Vermont�??s early leaders saw the importance of honoring the brave men who defended military supplies and pushed back enemy forces.
By 1780, people had already started holding annual events. These simple early gatherings set the tone for a lasting tradition rooted in pride and memory.
During the mid-1800s, a group called the Bennington Monument Association, led by former governor Hiland Hall, worked to build something permanent. They raised money and planned for years before completing the stone monument in 1891.
Their efforts gave the holiday a new home and stronger meaning. With speeches, flags, and music, the yearly event grew into a celebration for the whole town.
