Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site

Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site is a Revolutionary War battlefield that spreads across several hundred acres of rolling hills, ridges, and farm fields along the northern bank of the Walloomsac River in eastern New York. The land retains its original mix of cultivated fields and forest areas that characterized the terrain during the battle.

A pivotal clash occurred on August 16, 1777, when American militia forces defeated British Colonel Friedrich Baum's troops in this location. This victory proved crucial in protecting American military supplies and boosting the independence movement during the Revolutionary War.

The site preserves the routes soldiers traveled and the fields that shaped the battle, allowing visitors to walk through the actual terrain where the conflict unfolded. Walking these paths helps you understand how the land itself influenced the outcome of the fight.

The site is open from May through November with interpretive panels and walking trails that can be explored whenever conditions allow. Plan your visit for dry weather to make hiking the different routes easier and more enjoyable.

Parts of the battlefield still show original stone walls built by local farmers during the war period. These stone boundaries offer a rare glimpse into how the land was actually used and divided in the 18th century.

Location: Washington County

Operator: New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

Phone: +1(518)8609094

Website: https://nysparks.com/historic-sites/12/details.aspx

GPS coordinates: 42.93959,-73.30322

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:06