Hello Friends of the Road,
Autumn is here and no matter how much we try to keep the leaves on the trees, they will continue to fall. You can try to glue them back on, but I wouldn’t recommend it. The trees have it hard enough with all the insect infestations and would appreciate if we kept the gorilla glue off their branches. Gorillas can climb them, just not the glue.
I hope all is well with you all. I recently was fortunate enough to participate in the outing last weekend that involved an informal re-enactment of the retreat from Mount Independence to the Hubbardton Battlefield along the presumed route of the Mount Independence/Hubbardton Military Road. No one chased us, so it was quite relaxing and full of great conversations. Our total distance was about 26 miles and we hope to complete the remainder of that military road next year. The only lingering effects I have are tight calf muscles and happy memories. I shouldn’t complain about soreness as I was the youngest participant and everyone else were as strong as the oxen that may have once traveled the old road cut by the rebels.
There is an upcoming event I’d like to promote. It will be located at the Mount Independence site in Orwell. There is a full day of events planned that includes presentations by some of our best local historians, and much more. I have attached a stunning poster along with the current schedule of events. When is this exciting day? It will be held on October 20th. Don’t worry, not the 21st, which is the date for the CPRA Annual Meeting.
If you have never attended an annual meeting, they are great. Don’t worry, they are not dry and boring. There will be lots of other members to chat with, feature a guest speaker, and lots of good food! I hope many of you can make it. I will have shirts and books on hand in case anyone wants anything and I won’t charge you any shipping costs! This year’s meeting is in Springfield at the UU Church. Here is the full writeup for you all:

• On Sunday the 21st, at 1pm, the annual meeting and potluck dinner will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Springfield at 21 Fairground Road, in Springfield. After a general discussion, the guest speaker will be Steve Perkins, who is the Executive Director of the Vermont Historical Society. He will share a presentation about the Hunt family of Brattleboro and Weathersfield. Bring your place setting and a dish to share. The public is welcome to the meeting and/or the lecture. For more info, call Jim at (802) 434-7415

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Thank you Hans for the link, and for all you have done for our local history!

That is all I have for you at the moment. Be well, and don’t forget your history!

Dale Christie
CPRA Secretary of Defense