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Halloween-themed Programs
Saturday, October 23

We will be offering three programs on October 23rd in advance of Halloween. Come for one or stay for t hem all and make an afternoon/evening of it!


3:30 PM Focus Tour: Battlefield Burials

Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site – At the Caretakers House 30 Caretakers Rd, Hoosick Falls, NY

Join us for a discussion of battlefield burials. Single and mass burials falling within the state historic site will be considered in context for this abbreviated walking tour, which will gather on the grounds of the Caretakers House. When the tour is over, join us for jack-o'-lantern carving. Rain date: 10/30/21


5:00 PM Workshop: Jack-o'-lantern Carving

Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site – On the hilltop

Join us for pumpkin carving under the program tent! Pumpkins will be provided. Guests are asked to bring their own carving tools. Pumpkins will be provided. RSVP suggested. E-mail david.pitlyk@parks.ny.gov or call 518-860-9094. Rain date: 10/30/21.


6:00 PM Outdoor Movie Screening

Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site - At the Caretakers House 30 Caretakers Rd, Hoosick Falls, NY

*This will be a scary one, so this program is recommended for guests 13 and up.* Bring a snack, some lawn chairs and a blanket & join us under the stars for the screening of a scary movie suitable for the season. Licensing restrictions prevent us from disclosing the title ahead of time, but guests are encouraged to call (518-860-9094) or e-mail ahead of their visit (david.pitlyk@parks.ny.gov). This program is cancelled in the event of rain.