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Six Vermont historic sites are free to visit on Bennington Battle Day

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August 14, 2024

Six Vermont historic sites are free to visit on Bennington Battle Day

Bennington Battle Day is coming up on Friday, and that means free admission at six state-owned historic sites to honor the Revolutionary War defeat of the British that played out 247 years ago.

Most state offices, as well as Burlington city offices and Vermont state courts, will be closed on Friday in recognition of the state holiday.

On Aug. 16, 1777, Vermont’s Green Mountain Boys, the New Hampshire militia and volunteers from Massachusetts turned back British troops who were trying to capture supplies being stored at a military depot in Bennington. The battle was fought just over the border in New York. Today, a 306-foot high monument stands on the former site of the depot, second only to the 555-foot high Washington Monument in Washington, D.C., as the tallest unreinforced masonry building in the world.

In addition to the Bennington Battle Monument State Historic Site, the other state historic sites with free admission this weekend are:

More: Bennington Battle Day celebrates the battle that didn’t happen in Vermont

Bennington Battle Day events

There are also events planned for the weekend at the Bennington, Calvin Coolidge and Mount Independence sites:

At 10 a.m. on Friday, the Bennington Battle site and Vermont Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) will dedicate a Revolutionary War 250th Patriots marker in Monument Circle.
On Saturday, the Bennington Battle site will hold a 5K and Kids Fun Run at 8:30 a.m., and present a Moodus Drum and Fife concert at 12 p.m.
At 10 a.m. on Saturday, the Mount Independence Site will stage the Mount Independence-Hubbardton Military Road Car Tour to drive the 1776 trek taken by Revolutionary War soldiers, which you can join. The event is co-sponsored by the Crown Point Road Association.
On Saturday, the President Calvin Coolidge site will hold two events: The Vagabonds Reenactment at 2 p.m. portrays the 1924 arrival of Henry Ford, Thomas Edison, and Harvey Firestone at the home of President Coolidge. At 7 p.m., as part of Silent Film Night, a showing of Harold Lloyd’s 1925 comedy, “The Freshman,” in the historic Wilder Barn.
At 2 p.m. on Sunday, the Bennington Battle site will present History in Style, a 19th-century fashion show.

For more information, visit www.historicsites.vermont.gov.

Contact Dan D’Ambrosio at 660-1841 or ddambrosio@freepressmedia.com. Follow him on Twitter @DanDambrosioVT.

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Vermont’s congressional delegation condemns attack on Venezuela and capture of Maduro – VTDigger

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January 4, 2026

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Vermont’s congressional delegation condemns attack on Venezuela and capture of Maduro – VTDigger

Sen. Bernie Sanders, left, Rep. Becca Balint, center, and Sen. Peter Welch. Photos by Glenn Russell/VTDigger

Vermont’s congressional delegation condemned the U.S. military’s attack on Venezuela over the weekend that led to the capture of the country’s leader, Nicolás Maduro.

U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt, and Vermont Democrats U.S. Sen. Peter Welch and U.S. Rep Becca Balint, all labeled Maduro a brutal authoritarian but said President Donald Trump’s attacks on the South American country exceeded his constitutional authority.

“Trump’s attack on Venezuela will make the United States and the world less safe. This brazen violation of international law gives a green light to any nation on earth that may wish to attack another country to seize their resources or change their governments,” Sanders said in a statement.

U.S. forces entered the Venezuelan capital of Caracas overnight Friday into Saturday, and more than 100 U.S. aircraft helped neutralize the country’s air defenses, the New York Times reported. More than 40 people were killed, according to Venezuelan authorities, though Trump said there were no Americans killed in the attack.

American troops captured both Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, later transporting them out of the country, according to news reports. U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said Maduro would face charges in the U.S. of narco-terrorism conspiracy and cocaine importation conspiracy, among other charges.

Trump said Saturday that the U.S. would “run” Venezuela while a transfer of power took place. The details of that plan were not immediately clear, though many of Trump’s comments focused on growing the Venezuelan oil industry.

Vermont’s top federal lawmakers wasted little time in condemning the military escalation. They had similarly criticized the staging of Vermont Air National Guard members in the Caribbean to support the military buildup against Venezuela.

“President Trump’s hunger for a regime change war makes it clear he doesn’t care about how this unauthorized and illegal action could cause further chaos and suffering in Venezuela. Has he learned nothing from Iraq, Afghanistan, and Libya?” Welch said in a statement Saturday. “This could lead us into another forever war, risking the lives of U.S. service members and hurting the economy.”

Balint, in her own statement, said the U.S. had made “these horrible mistakes before.”

“Americans do not want another war,” she said.

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Vermont by Hamilton Homebuilders | 4 bed, 3 bath mobile house tour

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January 4, 2026

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Vermont by Hamilton Homebuilders | 4 bed, 3 bath mobile house tour

This double wide is MEGA-SIZED and has living room, den, and a massive kitchen! The manufacturer for this house is Hamilton Homebuilders. The model for this home is the “Vermont.” This home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms and has roughly 2,280 square foot. Let me know what you think about the video! I hope you enjoy this mobile home walk through video.

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VT Lottery Lucky For Life, Pick 3 results for Dec. 28, 2025

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December 29, 2025

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Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots: What to know in case you win

Here’s what to know in case you win the Powerball or Mega Millions jackpot.

Just the FAQs, USA TODAY

The Vermont Lottery offers several draw games for those willing to make a bet to win big.

Those who want to play can enter the MegaBucks and Lucky for Life games as well as the national Powerball and Mega Millions games. Vermont also partners with New Hampshire and Maine for the Tri-State Lottery, which includes the Mega Bucks, Gimme 5 as well as the Pick 3 and Pick 4.

Drawings are held at regular days and times, check the end of this story to see the schedule. Here’s a look at Dec. 28, 2025, results for each game:

Winning Lucky For Life VT numbers from Dec. 28 drawing

12-17-25-34-42, Lucky Ball: 09

Check Lucky For Life VT payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Pick 3 numbers from Dec. 28 drawing

Day: 4-7-6

Evening: 7-4-9

Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Pick 4 numbers from Dec. 28 drawing

Day: 3-4-2-2

Evening: 7-6-2-5

Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.

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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize

For Vermont Lottery prizes up to $499, winners can claim their prize at any authorized Vermont Lottery retailer or at the Vermont Lottery Headquarters by presenting the signed winning ticket for validation. Prizes between $500 and $5,000 can be claimed at any M&T Bank location in Vermont during the Vermont Lottery Office’s business hours, which are 8a.m.-4p.m. Monday through Friday, except state holidays.

For prizes over $5,000, claims must be made in person at the Vermont Lottery headquarters. In addition to signing your ticket, you will need to bring a government-issued photo ID, and a completed claim form.

All prize claims must be submitted within one year of the drawing date. For more information on prize claims or to download a Vermont Lottery Claim Form, visit the Vermont Lottery’s FAQ page or contact their customer service line at (802) 479-5686.

Vermont Lottery Headquarters

1311 US Route 302, Suite 100

Barre, VT

05641

When are the Vermont Lottery drawings held?

Powerball: 10:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
Mega Millions: 11 p.m. Tuesday and Friday.
Gimme 5: 6:55 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Lucky for Life: 10:38 p.m. daily.
Pick 3 Day: 1:10 p.m. daily.
Pick 4 Day: 1:10 p.m. daily.
Pick 3 Evening: 6:55 p.m. daily.
Pick 4 Evening: 6:55 p.m. daily.
Megabucks: 7:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.

What is Vermont Lottery Second Chance?

Vermont’s 2nd Chance lottery lets players enter eligible non-winning instant scratch tickets into a drawing to win cash and/or other prizes. Players must register through the state’s official Lottery website or app. The drawings are held quarterly or are part of an additional promotion, and are done at Pollard Banknote Limited in Winnipeg, MB, Canada.

This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Vermont editor. You can send feedback using this form.

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