THE COMMUNITIES OF THE SHIRES
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It’ s the home of Ethan Allen and the Green Mountain Boys.
The stunning Patriot victory over British and Hessian troops at the Battle of Bennington on August 16, 1777, dealt the invading Crown forces a blow from which they would never recover.
The soaring Bennington Battle Monument( 306 feet tall) was built on the site of the Continental storehouse that had been the object of the British attack.
In the 19th century Bennington emerged as an important and innovative industrial center.
Former first lady Michelle Obama chose the Bennington Potters’ blue agate pattern for a White House place setting.
Only a few years ago,“ Stick Season” singer / songwriter and Grammynominated Noah Kahan did an impromptu show( only 100 tickets) in Bennington.
The Old First Church in Old Bennington draws thousands of visitors each year, and the path to Robert Frost’ s grave behind the church is well worn by admirers of the poet.
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