I’m currently about halfway through this book and I am astonished that this great man’s legacy has been forgotten. I see the state of Vermont completely differently now. The story of Ethan Allen and the Green Mountain boys is required reading for any fans of the American Revolution

Vermont's history is truly rebellious and American.

@EthanAllenHomestead

2 жыл бұрын

General Burgoyne is oft quoted as saying that Vermonters were "the most active and rebellious race on the Continent... like a gathering storm"! (Letter to Germain, 1777)

One of my distant relatives, Samuel Mack, was with Allen during his captivity.

Ethan Allen's posturing against NY only makes me more proud to be a Vermonter, forever grateful he's not a new Yorker. 🙏

@dennismiddlebrooks7027

Жыл бұрын

What do you have against New Yorkers? I think they have made some significant contributions to the country, including capturing a British army at Saratoga in 1777, which led to French recognition of the American cause. They also constructed the Erie Canal, one of the greatest public works of all time. The discoverers of the two polio vaccines were New Yorkers. The motion picture industry was basically created by New Yorkers.

@JustinTrudoolf

Жыл бұрын

@@dennismiddlebrooks7027 I don't have anything against any fellow American citizen I quite like the people around the Adk, the reason for my comment is that New Yorks gov wanted to prevent Vermont from existing back during Ethan Allen's time and he prevented that from happening. Ny government today postures all the time towards Vermont and acts as if we are merely a breakaway sector that they influence, if I have to read one more article from some ding dong in NYC about it when they are utterly clueless about this state, ill barf... Also, you've got your history messed up, the battle of Saratoga was in NY but it was the continental army which consisted of men from all over not just new yorkers. For example, the final attack on the dug-in positions of the British was led by Arnold Benedict a man from Norwich Connecticut, Not New York. Anyways The reason I'm proud of Ethan Allen's posturing is because of how much Ny does it today so more in an ironic sense and not because I dislike anyone.

@dennismiddlebrooks7027

Жыл бұрын

@@JustinTrudoolf You got your history messed up. It's Benedict Arnold, not Arnold Benedict. I am glad New England can boast of this traitor as one of their own.There were no troops from the southern colonies at Saratoga, and it was local militia which cut down trees to block Burgoyne's advance through the wilderness, contributing to his ultimate defeat. I read N.Y. newspapers and watch the news on t.v. and I do not recall ever hearing anything about NYS posturing all the time towards Vermont, whatever that may mean. To be honest, I doubt that many New Yorkers give a second thought to Vermont's internal affairs. I suspect, however, that Vermont is highly dependent on NYS tourism. Ca-ching!

Really wonderful. The harp and piano solos were perfect.

Beautifully done…south Burlington Vermont my favorite

Thank you very much for informing me about Ethan Allen things that I did not know

My great great grandfather was famous! Wow

@lakechamp529

3 ай бұрын

My great great great grandfather served as a corporal under Allen.

@luhh.gforcez

3 ай бұрын

@@lakechamp529 awesome!

We have been in this country for over 250 yrs up on the Connecticut River headwaters and my ancestor fought with Ethan Allen and is buried with a proud Revolutionary Headstone that says as much. At least one of every generation since has served this country including my daughter now. The Gods of the Hills are not the Gods of The Valleys and you shall understand this.

Green Mountain Boy for life! Semper FI

@lakechamp529

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for standing up. I’d buy you a pint at the catamount tavern.

Vermonters are not easily intimidated. Resiliency is in their blood. We have huge helpful hearts and know when to mind our business. We strive to take care of our lands as the good lord wanted. We are some of the hardest working people in the world. With all that said we are not perfect but strive to be the best we can. I am blessed to live in a place where my fellow citizens don’t feel the need to compete with one another but try to be as helpful as possible so the entire community can benefit.

@JohnAsmith-rw6uo

2 ай бұрын

What socialist crap.

Vermont legend

Volume too low, I had to turn off the AC to barely hear. Other channels and ADS are much louder. Too hot to view at this time.

Excellent educational film! Great work! As a Brit I know very little about American history (and our part in it!) so thanks for the insight! What's the title of the music piece lasting from 2:25 - 4:00 ?

@EthanAllenHomestead

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the feedback @brandonashplant. The music from 2:25-4:00 is called "Machinations" and is available on the Creative Commons.

So I take it he WASN'T a furniture maker.

@loriboufford6342

Жыл бұрын

That's who I was looking for.😮

Cheer cheer the green mountaineer

This is my great ansester

I legally changed my name to Ethan Allen eight years ago. The revolution is near. Be ready.

@christopherfanelli8821

Жыл бұрын

That sounds like a threat. Aren’t you worried about the FBI monitoring KZread?

Not quite how some previous books describe events.

I remember being there but I don't remember exactly with who of what time it was her date it wasn't anything like the end of the world

It looks like in a time of uncertainty and cival war he hedged his bets.

Nice furniture tho...

I thought he just founded a store

Punk.

@lakechamp529

3 ай бұрын

Punk: A wick used to light explosives 🧨

I'm only here because I heard Ethan Allen was an atheist

@EthanAllenHomestead

2 жыл бұрын

Most people call him a Diest, but you can decide for yourself where his religious philosophy fits in Allen's book, "Reason the Only Oracle of Man", available for sale in our online gift shop! ethanallenhomestead.org/shop-online/books/

@Raydensheraj

Жыл бұрын

@@EthanAllenHomestead Matthew Stewart wrote a great book called "Nature's God" which includes much of Ethan Allen's philosophy and beliefs.... With Thomas Paine one of my personal favorites concerning US history....

@EthanAllenHomestead

Жыл бұрын

@@Raydensheraj Thanks for the tip. Stewart's book is a good reminder that Ethan Allen was not alone in his revolutionary religious ideas... he was, however, more outspoken than many of his peers about his unorthodox religious beliefs (resulting in being kicked out of towns!). He might have been louder than most, but he certainly was not the only one of his time with these beliefs.