Military

Ethan Allen Homestead Enrichment Program: Sketching Burgoyne’s Campaign 07/18/2021

Friederich Von Germann was a Hessian Captain, one of many German auxiliaries hired by King George III during the American Revolution. He arrived in the colonies in 1775 and was present at Burgoyne's surrender at Saratoga. During the war, he painted a series of watercolors of German, British, and American Troops. Robert Grandchamp shares about these paintings that are frequently used as sources for American Uniforms.

Vermont Law School - Hot Topics Series: Nuclear War - Still the Gravest Threat to the Environment 06/17/2021

A presentation of the Hot Topics in Environmental Law summer lecture series.

Presenter: Stephen Dycus, Vermont Law School

Protest Against the Events in Tigray Ethiopia 06/05/2021

In November 2020, in a struggle over autonomy, Abiy Ahmed declared war on the Tigray region of Ethiopia claiming retaliation for an unverified attack. The Tigrian people have been caught in the middle of this bloody conflict for months after having endured a devastating year in which the region faced challenges due to COVID-19, massive flooding and a locust outbreak that destroyed crops. As a result of a communications blackout, much of the international community is unaware of the atrocities and hardships that continue to face this region.

A group from Boston drove up to Burlington to march against the events in Tigray and bring awareness to the atrocities taking place there.

Memorial Day Commemoration 2021 05/31/2021

This Memorial Day, the commemoration hosted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 782 is a little different: While the tradition of honoring and remembering members of the United States military who died serving the country remains unchanged, this year the VFW and City of Burlington also pauses to remember those in the community lost during the pandemic.

The VFW sets up a field of flags to honor each person who passed away from COVID-19 in the City so far, along with two trumpet solos, remarks from the Post Commander, Mayor, and a leader from the Vermont National Guard. The Vermont Guard has stepped forward in such an incredible way throughout this pandemic. The ceremony concludes with taps.

VICII: Spanish-American War & Manifest Destiny Part 2-1898: From Republic to Empire - Cuba, Puerto Rico, Hawaii & Philippines 04/14/2021

This week's session is led by Sandy Baird, Kurt Mehta, Grant Crichfield, and Armando Vilaseca.

VICII: Brexit - UK, Scotland, Ireland & Europe 03/17/2021

Graham Clarke is a teacher, principal, and Irish-American activist.

FOCUS: Vermont’s Irish Rebel Captain John Lonergan 03/12/2021

Guest: William L. McKone, President of Vermont Fenian Society

Vermont writer Liam McKone brings to life the story of Captain John Lonergan, Union soldier during the Civil War and recipient of the United States Medal of Honor for bravery at the Battle of Gettysburg. The author talks to host Margaret Harrington about the Fenian movement to rid Ireland of British occupation.

VICII: Reconstruction of the United States from 1865-1877: The 13th, 14th & 15th Amendments 03/10/2021

This VICII Contemporary Issues Forum is a part of the annual Roz Payne Memorial Series and dedicated to issues of racism. Guest Eric Agnero speaks about the Reconstruction Period in the United States. Sandy Baird facilitates the discussion.

VICII: China - Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow 02/25/2021

The Vermont Institute of International and Community Involvement (VICII), the Association of Africans Living in Vermont (AALV) and the Caroline Fund are pleased to invite you to this week's session with Andrew Buchanan, Ph.D., University of Vermont Professor of History.

Ethan Allen Homestead Enrichment Program: The Revolutionary Gunboat “Spitfire” 02/21/2021

Susan Evans McClure, the Executive Director of the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, shares the story of Benedict Arnold's gondola, "The Spitfire", which was sunk by the British at the Battle of Valcour Island. Susan discusses the ship discovered sitting upright on the lake bottom in 1997 and the efforts of the LCMM to preserve it.

For more information: www.lcmm.org

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