We would love to keep you busy and entertained at Mt. Anthony Country Club for as long as we can!
Within walking distance from the Club’s parking lot you can visit the following historic and cultural attractions in Historic Old Bennington.
Bennington Musuem
75 Main Street
Bennington, Vermont
802-447-1571
Bennington Museum is home to the largest collection of Grandma Moses paintings in the world. Anna Mary Robertson “Grandma” Moses (1860-1961) started painting in her seventies and within years was one of America’s most famous artists. The great 20th-century folk artist painted rural life scenes embodying a sense of an idyllic bygone America. A large selection of her works is always on view, including her whimsical painted desk. The Museum also offers a fine collection of paintings, pottery, fine furniture, and historical objects that represent the rich heritage of Vermont.
Old First Church
Rte 9 and Monument Avenue,
Old Bennington, Vermont
Gathered in 1762 the Old First Church was the first Protestant Church in Vermont. After a significant restoration of the meetinghouse in 1935, the Vermont Legislature honored this history by designating the church “Vermont’s Colonial Shrine. The adjacent Cemetery includes the gravesite of Robert Frost and many Revolutionary War soldiers.
Robert Frost Grave
Old First Church Cemetery
Rte 9 and Monument Avenue
Old Bennington, Vermont 05201
The Bennington Battle Monument
15 Monument Circle
Old Bennington, Vermont
802-447-0550
http://benningtonbattlemonument.com/
Vermont’s most popular Historic site is in our back yard! A stunning statue of Seth Warner welcomes you to Monument Circle where the 306′ tall blue limestone obelisk serves as a tribute to the Green Mountain Boys of the American Revolutionary War. You may take an elevator ride up to the observatory and enjoy the magnificent views of the area. Don’t forget to stop by the wonderful Gift Shop providing a variety of historic and unique craft gifts locally make.
For those family members or friends that do not golf, please check the new Bennington, VermontBeginsHere.com website for lots of ideas and information on what to do in Bennington besides golfing or dining at Mt. Anthony Country Club. We are so fortunate to live in such a beautiful part of New England and whether you are looking for other outdoor activities, cultural attractions, or shopping, this website will provide you plenty to tempt you to make your stay a little longer!