Celebrate America's 250th Anniversary in Burlington, VT 

There’s only one place to celebrate America’s 250th birthday. And there’s Only One Burlington.

Step back in time at the Ethan Allen Homestead, where Vermont’s revolutionary spirit was born. Explore the historic shores of Lake Champlain, a key player in America’s fight for independence. Stroll along Church Street Marketplace, where Burlington history meets a modern pedestrian friendly Marketplace. Try the classic Vermont maple creemee, a true taste of the Green Mountain State. And take in the beauty of the Adirondacks from the Burlington waterfront, just as generations before have done.

This year-long celebration will continue to unfold, and this page will be updated with more events and festivities as they are announced.

Historic Sites to Visit

Battery Park holds deep historic significance as both a military stronghold and a symbol of resilience. Originally established as a military camp during the War of 1812, it played a crucial role in defending Burlington against a British squadron attack on August 3, 1813. With…

The Round Church in Richmond, VT was built between 1812 and 1813 by architect William Rhodes, this Federal-style, sixteen-sided meeting house is a rare architectural gem—one of the only known structures of its kind in North America. Originally serving as both a town meeting place…

The Steamboat Ticonderoga, a National Historic Landmark now preserved at Shelburne Museum near Burlington, offers a glimpse into the golden era of steamboat travel on Lake Champlain. Launched in the early 20th century, the vessel originally served a vital north-south route…

Shelburne Farms was established in 1886 by Dr. William Seward Webb and Eliza Osgood Vanderbilt Webb—heiress to the Vanderbilt railroad fortune—this expansive 3,800-acre estate was envisioned as a model agricultural farm. The Webbs enlisted renowned landscape architect Frederick…

Fort Ticonderoga, a pivotal Revolutionary War landmark along the shores of Lake Champlain, played a crucial role in America’s fight for independence. On May 10, 1775, a small force of Green Mountain Boys, led by Ethan Allen and Colonel Benedict Arnold, launched a surprise attack…

The Ethan Allen Homestead in Burlington offers a glimpse into the life of Vermont’s Revolutionary War hero. Built in 1787, this modest Cape Cod-style farmhouse was Ethan Allen’s final residence, where he spent his last years as a farmer along the Winooski River. Though unassuming…

The park was built in the New North End of Burlington near the final home of Ethan Allen. A large, late 19th-century tower overlooks the lake. Allen settled here with wife Fanny in 1787 and died here in 1789.

The Lake Champlain Maritime Museum offers a unique opportunity to explore the region’s rich maritime heritage—on the water, underwater, and along the shore. As a steward of history, the museum preserves and maintains historic schooners and sailboats that played pivotal roles…