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Bennington Battle Monument Flooded, $40 Million Restoration Planned

4/21/2026

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Vermont officials say the Bennington Battle Monument is flooded with 66,000 gallons and faces about $40 million in restoration costs.
Proposals include disassembling the monument for a hologram or coating it with copper to prevent further damage.
Public meetings to discuss the monument’s future are set for April 29 and May 12.
The state aims for full restoration, contingent on funding and donations, with initial drying slated at $15 million.

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Vermont officials say the Bennington Battle Monument is flooded with 66,000 gallons and faces about $40 million in restoration costs.
Proposals include disassembling the monument for a hologram or coating it with copper to prevent further damage.
Public meetings to discuss the monument’s future are set for April 29 and May 12.
The state aims for full restoration, contingent on funding and donations, with initial drying slated at $15 million.