Break out the picnic basket, pack up the kids, and head outside

for an early dose of summertime.

For two days, all State Park day areas, State owned Historic Sites and the Vermont Historical Museum are open to the public at no charge. Plus, June 10 is Free fishing Day throughout Vermont. For one day only, the whole family can fish statewide without a license.

Vermont Days Include the Following at Selected Locations:

Free Vermont dairy products - (ice cream)

Free Fishing workshop at Grand Isle & Bennington Fish Hatcheries (no pre-registration required)

Free Rick and the Ramblers concert June 10 at Branbury State Park (2 PM)

Free Green Mtn. Brass Band concert June 11 at Sand Bar State Park (1 PM)

Free Traditional crafts demonstrations at Coolidge State Historic Site (9:30 AM - 5:00 PM)

Plus all the usual good stuff: Canoeing, Hiking, Swimming, Picnicking, Historic Site Tours, Volleyball, Wildlife Watching and Cookouts.

Below find a partial listing of scheduled events:

All Weekend:

Learn about Vermont's rich History by visiting one of Vermont's 10 state-owned historic sites Free, including the Bennington Battle Monument and Chimney Point State Historic Site. To find more information about state historic sites and their special events, please call the Division for Historic Preservation at (802)828-3051, or visit www.historicvermont.org.

The Vermont Historical Society Museum, 109 State Street Montpelier, will be open for Free.

Did we mention Free day use admission both days at State Parks & State Historic Sites?

Plus Free Agriculture Products! Ice cream at selected State Parks.

Free Traditional crafts demonstrations at Coolidge State Historic Site (9:30 AM - 5:00 PM)

Special Events:

Saturday, June 10th

Free fishing education events will be held at the Ed Weed Fish Culture Station in Grand Isle and the Bennington Fish Culture Station on June 10. This Grand Isle event begins at 10:00 AM and ends at 3:00 PM. Pre-registration is not required and people may come at any time during the event. This event includes demonstrations and hands-on activities to learn about fish and fishing. The events will be held rain or shine. There will be limited access to fishing at the facility. A limited number of poles will be provided, but those wishing to can bring their own. There will be a variety of non-lead sinkers available for exchange, Free for anyone wishing to convert to a non-toxic product. Anglers are encouraged to exchange lead sinkers for a limited quantity of the non-lead alternative. Contact the Fish & Wildlife Dept. for more information at 802-241-3700.

Free Rick and the Ramblers Concert 2 PM at Branbury State Park on June 10.

Free "The Flora of the Notch" Program.  Join botanist Bob Popp for a special tour of the fields and meadows of "Vermont's Brigadoon" - Calvin Coolidge's Plymouth Notch.  10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon.  Meet at Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site June 10.

Sunday, June 11th

Free Green Mountain Brass Concert 1 PM at Sand Bar State Park on June 11.

Grace Coolidge Musicale #1.  Abigail Charbaneau and Catherine Dornin present the first of piano recitals on the famous "Grace Coolidge piano".  An afternoon tea follows at the Wilder House Restaurant.  Limited seating;  donation suggested.  3:00 - 4:30 PM June 11.

Vermont Days Sponsors:

Departments of Forests, Parks & Recreation, Fish & Wildlife, Historic Preservation, Tourism & Marketing, Agriculture, (along with Vermont Dairy Famers), Vermont Historical Society and Vermont Information Centers.

Department of Forests, Parks & Recreation

For more information, e-mail parks@state.vt.us
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