It would be better to say it was the Battle for Bennington, because the target of the British raid was a Continental supply depot where the Bennington Monument now stands. The raiders never got there. They were soundly defeated on August 16, 1777, just over the New York line by a combined force of Vermonters and militiamen from surrounding states under Gen. John Stark, and the Continental regiment of Green Mountain Boys under Col. Seth Warner. Bennington was a critical Patriot victory that led to the British surrender at Saratoga two months later, which changed the course of the war – and the history of the world.

Schedule of Events:

August 9, 2025

Basket Bingo - Elks Club - 125 Washington Avenue. $15 entrance fee. Advance tickets available at the Bennington Fire House. Doors open at 5 pm. Sponsored by the Bennington Fire Department

August 14, 2025

Hemmings Cruise-in with the Bennington Fire Department - 5 pm to 8 pm. Downtown Bennington, brought to you in partnership with the Better Bennington Corp. and the Bennington Fire Department Battle Day Committee.

Partners Corn Hole Tournament - Kelli's Tavern, 135 Depot Street. Sign ups at 5:30. Tournament begins at 6:00. Bring your own partner.

August 15, 2025

Fireman's Lunch - 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. Hot Sausage, Burgers and Hot Dogs Lunch. Open to the public. 
Chicken Barbecue - 4 pm to 6 pm for, at the Firehouse located at 130 River Street in Bennington
Vegas Night - 6 pm to 9 pm for, at the Firehouse located at 130 River Street in Bennington.

August 16, 2025

Kids Day - Vermont Veterans Home by Deer Park - 10 am to 1 pm.

August 17, 2025

Battle Day Parade - Downtown Bennington. 12:30 pm step off. Line-up for parade participants starting at 10 am.

Date: August 9, 2025 and August 14 - 17, 2025

Location: Various Venues in Bennington, VT

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