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NOW HIRING: Assistant Director
The Assistant Director is a new position that will be joining the Ethan Allen Homestead Museum as we embark on new preservation and fundraising efforts while continuing to grow our well-established public programming. Click here to read the full job posting.

Upcoming events:

Now – April 30, 2025: Winter season. Special events and private bookings only. Email ethanallenhomestead@gmail.com to book. The grounds & trails are open daily year-round. See Winooski Valley Park District for more information.

February 16, 2:00-3:00pm: Free Monthly (online) Lecture. The Tragedy of Thomas Paine by Dr. Richard Bell, history professor at University of Maryland. ZOOM ONLY. Click here to register. Participation is limited. This will not be recorded.

March 16, 2:00-3:00pm: Free Monthly Lecture, on-site at the museum. Summit Preserve: UVM’s 1859 Purchase of the Summit of Mt. Mansfield by Robert Mello. No registration required.

April 19, 2:00-3:00pm: New Volunteer Orientation. Registration required. Email Angie at director@ethanallenhomestead.org to attend.

April 27, 2:00-3:00pm: Free Monthly Lecture. Vermont’s Ira Allen: A Hard Founding Father to Love by Kevin Graffagnino. Located at the Ethan Allen Homestead Museum. Free to attend.

May 1, 10:00am-4:00pm: Opening Day of 2025 season!

We are so pleased to premiere our new short documentary film on Fanny Allen Penniman! Premiered July 27, 2024

Volunteers Needed!

Volunteer groups wanted for archaeological artifact preservation project. Sort, bag, & label artifacts from archaeological digs here at the Homestead site. Help us prepare the collection for long-term preservation. 2-4 hour sessions, training provided, supplies provided, no experience needed. Great for corporate groups, youth groups, etc. who are looking for a community service project. Winter is a great time for this project! Email ethanallenhomestead@gmail.com for more info.

Individuals: Join our archaeology volunteer team to sort, bag, & label artifacts. The archaeology team meets the 2nd & 4th Saturdays of the months at the museum, 10am-12pm. Email ethanallenhomestead.org to sign up.

Click here to learn about other volunteer opportunities.