The anniversary of the battle, which is celebrated annually in Bennington, Vermont, on August 16, is held on the preceding Friday if it falls on a Saturday and the following Monday if it falls on a Sunday. Government offices in Vermont are closed and historic sites in Vermont are open free of charge to the public. Celebrations include a parade, and a battle reenactment. In addition, many museums and local organizations sponsor events throughout the town. A limestone monument that symbolizes the American victory was built in 1889 and stands over 300 feet tall in Bennington, Vermont.
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