Insights into 1778 Battle of the Shelburne Blockhouse

Past event
Jun 20, 2019, 5 to 7 PM

Join Agency of Transportation Archaeologist Brennan Gauthier as he describes the little-known Battle of Shelburne using primary source documents from early Vermont State Papers. Details of the battle include ice skating British soldiers, inebriated officers and a burning roof put out with beer.

Vermont State Archives and Records Administration, 1078 US Route 2, Middlesex Montpelier, VT 05633.

Doors open early at 5 PM for a behind-the-scenes tour of the archives and special exhibit, followed by the presentation at 6 PM. Free and open to the public.

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