Maj. Gen. Horatio Gates ordered the construction of the Mount Independence-Hubbardton Military Road 250 years ago on September 7, 1776. Start this tour at Mount Independence with a special orientation, a reading of the order, and looking at the start of the road. Then travel in your own car to stops along the way, finishing at the Hubbardton Battlefield. Jim Rowe, historian of the Crown Point Road Association, is your leader. Crown Point Road Association is cosponsor. Vermont Archaeology Month event. Call 802-948-2000 for details. Event runs from 1:00 PM to 3 PM.