As we look forward to celebrating our nation’s semiquincentennial, the Town of Isle La Motte has committed to support the Vermont 250th Anniversary Commission’s pledge to coordinate observances and activities to commemorate major events that occurred between 1775 – 1777, including the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the Revolutionary War, and the founding of Vermont.
For more information, email us at ilm250@islelamotte.gov.
Isle La Motte is celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary, and the Recreation Department is kicking it off with the 250 Miles for 250 Years Challenge! The goal is to have as many community members log 250 miles of movement around the island between now and Labor Day.
Sunrise/sunset drives, walk, dance, skip, play, exercise, snow shoe, run, paddle, skate, swim, peddle, court activities, playing with your kids, cats, or canine companions – however you log your movements in and around Isle La Motte, track them at:
https://forms.gle/6KcXpVNnd3DE6Jyo6.
You can log your movement in miles or minutes: 2,000 steps = 20 minutes of activity = 1 mile.
Sign up as an individual or team….all ages welcome…prizes to finishers! Questions? Please email us at recreation@islelamotte.gov and good luck to all!
🇺🇸 Do your Isle La Motte roots date back to the founding of the United States of America, or earlier? 🇺🇸
Whether you are still an Islander or have moved far away, the ILM 250th Anniversary Commission is looking for historical information and families tied to the island and its role surrounding this important time period. Please contact us by direct message, by emailing ilm250@islelamotte.gov, or by leaving a message with the Town Clerk at 802.928.3434.
Updates on events and activities being planned to celebrate America’s 250th will be coming soon!
🇺🇸 Revolutionary War Patriots 🇺🇸
Posted on behalf of Andrew Whipple – Secretary, Vermont Society of Sons of the American Revolution
Did you know Vermont is celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the Revolutionary War in 2026 and 2027?
Did you know Isle La Motte played a role in the Revolutionary War?
It is true, Vermont is celebrating the events connected with the Revolution in the coming years and Isle La Motte is also planning to celebrate the Revolution in their own way in 2026 and 2027.
I’m wondering if there is anyone on the Island that would be interested in helping me identify individuals buried on the Island who fought in the Revolutionary War? And perhaps identify local families connected to those Patriots.
I’m starting with the Bruley Road (South) Cemetery and then with your help I will take a look at the School Street (North) Cemetery. Once those cemeteries are reviewed, I’ll look at St. Joseph’s Cemetery.
It is my hope to honor these Patriots in a small but meaningful way as the next few years unfold.
Any interest? Perhaps you know someone on the Island that is not on Facebook who might have an interest? Please email me at: secretaryvtssar@gmail.com.
Resources I am currently referencing include the Allen Stratton text and town cemetery records.
