A 1959 aerial view of the Putnam Memorial Hospital in Bennington, which opened 100 years ago. The hospital is now known as Southwestern Vermont Medical Center. Courtesy photo from “A Century of ...

The project, estimated to cost $29.8 million, aims to turn the century-old building into spaces for housing, social services and fitness. The town government would shoulder 10 percent of the cost.

Vermont's Bennington Battle Monument is a soaring commemoration of a critical Revolutionary War victory. But it needs massive — and expensive — repairs to keep it upright.

Lingering a few days in and near Bennington affords plenty of diversions. For history buffs, there's the awesome view afforded by the 300-plus-feet tall Bennington Battle Monument, which honors ...

Aug. 16 is Bennington Battle Day. Our Rachel Mann has the story of the battle the holiday commemorates and Vermont's role in the Revolutionary War.