Who We Are

Montville Rising is a local community activist group, working together with the Montville chapter of the Visibility Brigade.

Montville Rising β€” Mission Statement

Montville Rising is a non-partisan community organization welcoming all dedicated to democracy and defense of the Constitution. We turn shared concern into visible, collective action by peaceful, nonviolent protest, civic engagement, and community events.

Visibility Brigade β€” Mission Statement

The Visibility Brigade is a grassroots, non-partisan, volunteer group dedicated to preserving our democracy. We mobilize our neighbors by visually displaying messages in high-traffic spaces, such as highway overpasses, that address the crisis facing our nation. We disrupt apathy, spark public discourse, and defend democratic values. We transition people from passive observers to active participants who advocate for a better society.

Follow us on Instagram: @vbmontvillerising

What We Do

Civic Engagement & Community

Peaceful, nonviolent action, community events, and a non-partisan, welcoming space for anyone who cares about democracy and the Constitution.

Visibility Actions

Visible messages in high-traffic spots β€” like highway overpasses β€” that spark public discourse.

Why We Protest

People sometimes ask why we stand on the bridge every week. The answer is simple: we love this country, and we love democracy β€” and we believe both are under assault. We show up because staying silent isn’t an option when the values that hold a democracy together are being tested. Standing together, visibly and peacefully, is how we say that we’re paying attention, that we care, and that we’re not going anywhere.

Visibility Brigade members protesting on the bridge overpass