Monthly Lecture Series
The Monthly Lecture Series is free and open to the public. Most topics focus on the history of the Homestead, Vermont history, and early American history, but can be as diverse as gardening, clothing, food, war, artisan crafts, archaeology, homesteading, and museums. Each lecture is followed by a Q&A. Each month there is a different guest lecturer, so check out the schedule below to see what’s coming up. If you have a suggestion for a potential speaker, please email ethanallenhomestead@gmail.com.
Unless otherwise noted, all lectures are held in-person at the Museum and recorded by CCTV. Recordings are published on the Ethan Allen Homestead YouTube channel as well as on public television.
Recordings of this program are provided by:
CCTV/Town Meeting TV
Lecture Schedule
November 15th, 2026 3-4pm: “The American Revolution and the Fate of the World” by Richard Bell. Remote only.
January 17, 2027 2-3pm: “Angelica – For love and Country in a Time of Revolution” by Molly Beer. Remote only.
February 21, 2027 2-3pm: “Washington’s Artillerist – Henry Knox” by Phillip Hamilton. Remote only.
March 21, 2027 2-3pm: “Irish Contributions to Vermont History” by William (Liam) McKone. Remote only.
April 18, 2027 2-3pm: “When The Trees Came Back” by Robert Mello. Remote only.
May 16, 2027 2-3pm: “Paul Revere’s Rum” by Rebecca Rupp.
June 20, 2027 2-3pm: “Battle of Hubbardton” by Bruce Venter.
July 18, 2027 2-3pm: “Nothing But Honor: Eyewitness Account of the Battle of Hubbardton” by Skyler Bailey.
August 15, 2027 2-3pm: “Charles Phelps of Marlboro: Patterns of Dissent in Revolutionary Vermont” by Kevin Graffagnino.
September 19, 2027 2-3pm: “Lake Champlain Archaeology” by Patricia Reid.
October 17, 2027 2-3pm: “Historic Plants and Their Practical Uses” by Diana Kimball-Anderson.
November 21, 2027 2-3pm: “Medical Practices During the American Revolution” by Thomas Lannon. Remote only.
Thank you to the following sponsors who help to make our programs happen:
Family & Friends of Thomas M. Achenbach
Richard & Lynda Smarg
