Battle of Bennington Reenactment
2020-08-08 - 2020-08-09 | Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site, NY-67, Walloomsac, NY, 12090, United States
2020 Battle of Bennington Reenactment (tentative)

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Relive history at the annual Battle of Bennington Reenactment on August 8-9, 2020 (tentative) at the Bennington Battlefield in Walloomsac, New York. The Friends of the Bennington Battlefield will be hosting the 240th anniversary of the critical battle that set the stage for the Crown defeat at Saratoga. The Battle of Bennington Reenactment at the original site in town of Hoosick Falls, New York. The organization is working on a 2020 event. More details to come.
Watch history come to life as the nationally renowned living history organization the “Brigade of the American Revolution” recreates this turning point in our war for independence. In addition to the tactical reenactments, a full and exciting weekend of activities is scheduled. Visitors are encouraged to tour the camps and experience the sights and sounds of 1777.
LocationBennington Battlefield State Historic SiteNY-67Hoosick Falls, NY 12090(518) 686-7109
For More Information:Park Office: Call 518-279-1150Event Coordinator Peter Schaaphok: Call 518-369-0910; Email dragoon@taconic.net
The Battle of Bennington State Historic Site is located on Route 67 in Walloomsac, NY. The camps will be situated at the Barnet Homestead off of Cottrell Road, and will be open to the public from 11:00 to 3:00 pm both days. Saturday’s reenactments of the storming of the “Dragoon Redoubt” and the repulse of Breymann’s relief force will take place on the northern side of Route 67 at the top of the so-called “Hessian Hill” beginning at 4:00 pm. Sunday’s reenactments, including the Battle for the “Tory Fort” will take place on the southern side of route 67, adjacent to the Cottrell farm. All programs are free.
Battle of Bennington Reenactment Mini Gallery

Reenactor Rules & RegistrationThe Battle of Bennington Reenactment is restricted to member units in good standing of the BAR, BVMA, British Brigade & Continental Line. This is NOT an OPEN EVENT. No walk-ons. If you and/or your regiment are not members of the above organzation or have not been specifically invited and are not registered, do not come to the event.
ALL UNITS must register for the event using the form on this website [PDF]. Please print, fill out and return. The sooner you register, the better. Registrations must be received by July 31, 2017. If you think your unit will be attending it would very much help our planning if you could give us an early indication by emailing dragoon@taconic.net with a rough estimate of your numbers. Reenactor details & Regitration.
Battle of Bennington Reenactment Action Overview
Attack on the Bragoon Fort: Saturday @ 3:00 p.m.On Saturday, there will be reenactments of the attach on the Dragoon Fort and Breymann’s attempted relief. We will be using the log bulwark on the site of the Dragoon Fort and the rebels will attack this at 3:00 PM. At mid-day on Saturday for those on the rebel side who like long treks though rough country, we will duplicate Col. Benjamin Nichols’ flanking march from the American camp to the area of the Dragoon Breastwork.
Breymann’s Advance & Rebel Counter-Attack: Saturday @ 7:00 p.m.At 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, we will reenact Breymann’s advance and the rebel counter-attack.
Reconstruct Tory Fort: Sunday @ 11:00 a.m.On Sunday morning all those interested can help in reconstructing the Tory Fort. Material will be provided.
Stark’s attack on Baum: 11:00 a.m.At 11:00 a.m. we will reenact Stark’s attack on Baum’s main position at the bridge over the Walloomsac. Then at 1:30 PM will will recreate the rebel attack on the Tory Fort.
The 18th Century camps will be located in one of the large fields beyond the Barnett House. Water, straw,firewood and necessaries will be provided for each camp.

Battle of Bennington Reenactment ScheduleFriday12:00 Noon – Registration desk Opens12:00 Midnight – Registration closes
Saturday7:00 AM – Registration opens10:00 AM – Registration closes. Camps open to the public.11:00 AM – S.A.R. Exhibit11:30 AM – People of the Battle of Bennington12:00 Noon – Lunch2:00 PM – Troop formation and safety inspection3:00 PM – Storming of the “Dragoon Redoubt”3:45 PM – The Repulse of Breymann’s Relief Force5:30 PM – Supper11:00 PM – Tattoo, quite in the camps
Sunday8:00 AM – Reveille9:00 AM – Divine Services9:30 AM – Start Construction of Tory Fort10:00 AM – Camps open to public10:30 AM – Troop formation and safety inspection11:00 AM – Stark’s attack over the Walloomsac12:00 Noon – Lunch1:00 PM – Troop formation and safety inspection2:00 PM –Battle for the Tory Fort3:00 PM – Pass in Review3:30 PM – Break Camp
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Turning Point: Bennington leads to Saratoga and France joining AmericaWhy is there such a large monument found thrusting upward from the green hills in a rural area of Vermont? It marks the place where a small force of Americans were in the right place at the right time to have an outsized negative effect on British General John Burgoyne’s campaign to split the northern colonies. This battle contributed to his subsequent loss at Saratoga, which was the event that helped Franklin convince France to join American in its battle against Britain.
From the beginning of the American Revolution, the British had understood the importance of gaining control of the Lake Champlain-Lake George-Hudson River water route to effectively cut off the colonies north of New York from those to the south. Almost all of the troubles leading to the war had originated from New England, and the British thought that if they could put down the rebellion there, the rest of the colonies would give up. British dominance of New York would also make it difficult or impossible for the Americans to move troops and supplies between the northern and southern colonies.
The British make their first attempt to seize this waterway in 1776. The British army, under Gen. Sir William Howe, was successful in taking New York City and some of the lower Hudson Valley area. The force moving south from Canada under Gen. Sir Guy Carleton was stalled at Ft. Ticonderoga however, and forced to retreat due to the coming of winter. In 1777 Gen. John Burgoyne, who had been with the British force coming from Canada in ’76, proposed the plan be tried again, submitting “Thoughts for Conducting the War on the Side of Canada,” this time with himself in command. This paper was his attempt to strengthen the existing New York strategy and was soon approved by Lord Germain.
This plan became known to history as the Campaign of 1777. The plan called for Burgoyne to advance south from Canada, up to Lake Champlain, capture Ft. Ticonderoga, and then march south along the Hudson to Albany. There he would join Sir William Howe, who would advance north along the Hudson River from New York City, already under British control. Barry St. Leger would come as a third force, advancing west along the Mohawk River Valley. St. Leger’s Force was to act as a diversion, recruiting loyalists along the way and additionally securing a western water route between Canada and New York City. Howe, however, became engaged in a campaign to capture Philadelphia (a plan Lord Germain had also approved believing that American General Washington may become a hindrance to New York, and that Howe would be done in time to reach Burgoyne) and would never reach Albany. St. Leger became entangled in a futile 21-day siege of Fort Stanwix and was forced to retreat to Canada as American forces from the Albany area began to advance upon him. Burgoyne, however, was never informed in a timely manner of his colleagues’ setbacks and continued his march to Albany.
In July 1777, Fort Ticonderoga was lost by the Americans after British General John Burgoyne managed to place a cannon on Mount Defiance (looking down on Fort Ticonderoga) and force Ticonderoga’s garrison under General Arthur St. Clair to evacuate. After capturing Ticonderoga with ease and speed that shook patriot morale, Burgoyne continued his march south, defeating American troops at Hubbardton and forcing the evacuation of Forts Anne and Edward. Then his luck began to run out. A column of Hessians (German mercenaries) was sent by Burgoyne to raid Bennington for much needed supplies (horses for unmounted cavalry), draft animals, and food supply and forage). On August 16th, 1777, in a small hamlet of Hoosick, NY called Walloomsac, a rebel force of roughly 2000 men under the command of General John Stark, decisively defeated Burgoyne’s detachment of Germans, loyalists and native allies. This action diminished General Burgoyne’s army by 1000 men, prevented the capture of important supplies located in nearby Bennington, VT, and set the stage for the American victory at Saratoga.
Continuing southward, Burgoyne crossed near present-day Stillwater, where the Americans under Horatio Gates, had taken up position on Bemis Heights. Burgoyne tried to break through the American lines at Freeman’s Farm (Sept. 19) and at Bemis Heights (Oct. 7). Both attempts failed, and the British commander, finding himself outnumbered and surrounded and unable to retreat, surrendered on October 17, 1777.
Burgoyne’s defeat and surrender at Saratoga, coupled with the victory months prior at Fort Stanwix, lead directly to the alliances between the United States, France, and the Netherlands. These alliances helped to sustain the new United States throughout the rest of the war and directly contributed to the final victory and British surrender at Yorktown in 1781.
Burgoyne’s Campaign: June-October 1777Turning Point: The Battle of BenningtonBattle of Bennington (from British Battles)
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Lexington Patriots Day Parade
2020-04-20 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | Downtown Lexington Massachusetts, Massachusetts Avenue & Maple Street, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
2020 Lexington Patriots Day Parade

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Be here for the Lexington Patriots Day Parade on Monday, April 20, 2020 at 2:00 pm (to watch) in Lexington, Massachusetts. The annual parade includes Minute Men and Militias from Lexington and many other communities west of Boston that converged on Lexington in 1775. The Lexington Patriots Day Parade also includes musicians, color guards, and other local groups and organizations.

Lexington Patriots Day Parade
The Lexington Patriots Day Parade covers about 2.5 miles total, and occurs regardless of the weather conditions. The parade route will begin at Massachusetts Avenue and Maple Street in East Lexington and proceed west along Massachusetts Avenue through Lexington Center, ending at the Town Pool Parking Lot. Please be aware that parking for the event will be extremely limited and road closures and detours will be in place.
Lexington Patriots Day Parade Details:

Date: Monday, Patriot’s Day
Parade Step-Off Time – 2:00 PM
Parade Start: Massachusetts Avenue and Maple Street in East Lexington.
Parade Ending Point: The Town Pool Parking Lot
Parade Ending Time: – 4:00 PM (approximate)

About Patriots’ Day
Annually, Patriots’ Day commemorates the Battle of Lexington, the first battle of the American Revolution. Patriots’ Day is observed on the third Monday in April. Lexington’s Town Celebrations Committee hosts a weekend full of events, that includes the Lexington Patriots Day Parade in conjunction with local reenactors, historical groups, organizations, and individuals.
Events include a reenactment of the Battle of Lexington on Monday morning, performed by members of the Lexington Minute Men Company and His Majesty’s Tenth Regiment of Foot. It is staged annually at 5:45 A.M. on Monday morning. This event evokes the revolutionary spirit that signaled the start of the American Revolution.
Mark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Lexington Patriot’s Day Parade in Lexington, Massachusetts.
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Concord Patriots Day Parade
2020-04-20 09:00 - 23:30 | Downtown Concord Massachusetts, Stow Street & Everett Street, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
2020 Concord Patriots Day Parade

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Be here for the Concord Patriots Day Parade on Monday, April 20, 2020 at 9:00am (to watch) in Concord, Massachusetts. The huge annual parade includes all the Minute Men and Militias from Concord, Wayland, Acton, Westford, Sudbury, Lincoln, and many other communities west of Boston that converged on Concord in 1775. The Concord Patriots Day Parade also includes musicians, color guards, and visiting local, state, U.S., and foreign dignitaries with ties to Concord. The parade covers about 2.5 miles total, and occurs regardless of the weather conditions. The Concord Patriots Day Parade begins in Concord Center, passes over North Bridge at about 9:30, and then heads back into town. Times are always approximate.

Concord Patriots Day Parade
Members of the Connecticut Line (the Color Guard unit of the Connecticut Society SAR) will, once again, march in the Patriots’ Day Parade in Concord, Massachusetts. This parade will commemorate the 242nd anniversary of the beginning of the American Revolutionary War.
Concord Patriots Day Parade Details:

Date: Monday, Patriot’s Day
Parade Formation – 8:15 AM Muster
Parade Step-Off – 9:00 AM
Parade Start: Armory at the corner of Stow Street and Everett Street.
Parade Parking: Arrive Early- Alcott School Parking Area at the end of Stow
Additional parking on Hubbard, Thoreau and Walden Streets. REMEMBER the parking lots fill up fast.
REMEMBER – Roads begin to close after 8:00 AM
NO musket firing in the parade. NO flintlock pistols (MA law).
ALL cartridge boxes are to be EMPTY as per National Park Service rules and Massachusetts law.
NO sunglasses, dark lenses, etc. All non-18th century items are to be hidden.
This is a NSSAR Historic Ceremony and a Silver Color Guard Medal Event.

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Isaac Davis Trail March
2020-04-20 05:30 - 20:30 | Isaac Davis Homestead, 39 Hayward Road, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
2020 Isaac Davis Trail March – Patriot’s Day Events

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Join the Isaac Davis Trail March on Monday, April 20, 2020 starting at the Isaac Davis Homestead in Acton, ending at the Old North Bridge in Concord. Each year, on the Monday of Patriots’ Day weekend, the Acton Minutemen lead the Isaac Davis Trail March, recreating the famous march to Concord over the remnants of the original trail that Isaac Davis and his men traveled on that fateful day, referred to by stone markers labeled “Line of March, April 19, 1775”.

Isaac Davis Trail March
The Isaac Davis Trail March starts at the Isaac Davis Homestead in Acton at 5:50 am, where there will be a short ceremony of remembrance. From there, the march goes to Acton Center, arriving about 6:20 am at the monument where Isaac Davis, Abner Hosmer, and James Hayward are buried, and have another short remembrance ceremony. From there, the march proceeds to Concord over the original route (as closely as possible), arriving at the Old North Bridge about 9:00 am. At the bridge, the Acton Minutemen will take part in a battle reenactment of the Old North Bridge Battle that took place there, along with the 10th and 4th Regiment of Foot. The Acton Minutemen will lay a wreath at the base of the Minuteman statue (which was sculpted in Isaac Davis’s likeness) and fire a volley from amid the bridge in honor of those who fell there from Acton’s ranks.
The public is encouraged to join the minutemen on the Isaac Davis Trail March from Acton to Concord. It is an experience that you and your family will never forget. Join in the history, in the fun, and in the tradition. Make this event a regular tradition in your family and keep the “life” in living history!
Start: Isaac Davis homestead at 39 Hayward Road, Acton, MA
End: Minuteman National Park, Old North Bridge, Concord, MA
Isaac Davis Trail March Schedule:
5:45 AM Start at the Isaac Davis house
6:20 AM in Acton Center
8:55 AM Arrive at Old North Bridge

About The Isaac Davis Trail March
The Isaac Davis Trail, also known as the Acton Trail, is an historic 6-mile trail running east-west in the towns of Acton and Concord, Massachusetts. The trail was significant in 1775 when it was used by Captain Isaac Davis and the Acton Minutemen to march on Concord during the battles of Lexington and Concord. The trail was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.
The Isaac Davis Trail March begins at Isaac Davis’ house (which still stands) in Acton, and ends at western end of the North Bridge in the Minuteman National Historical Park in Concord. Most of the route is now paved roads, where in some cases the alignment no longer matches the exact route. Despite this, the trail route evokes the time of the march, with its roadways lined with stone walls, and houses generally set back from the street.
History of the Isaac Davis Trail March
In the early dawn hours of April 19th, 1775, an alarm rider galloped his way throughout the town of Acton, warning of the British advance out of Boston. The objective of the march was Concord, where the British General, Thomas Gage, had heard there were stores of weapons, ammunition, and supplies for a protracted military campaign. As such, when the alarm came to Captain Isaac Davis, the leader of the Acton Minute Company, he sounded the alarm shots to rally his men to come to his house and prepare to head off for Concord, a journey of about 7 miles.
Davis had said that when 30 men had arrived at his house, he would depart for Concord. As his men arrived, Isaac’s wife Hannah, who had been taking care of their four sick children, made the men breakfast and helped them to powder their wigs. Then they formed up in two long columns and headed out. They had only marched a few paces, when Davis halted them, walked back to Hannah as if to say something profound to her, and said only “Take good care of the children”. Those would be the last words she would ever hear him say, for the Acton Minutemen marched off to Concord, met the British head-on at the North Bridge, and Davis was shot and killed. He would go down in history as the first commissioned officer to die in the service of the new young Republic.

Mark your calendar so you don’t forget the next Isaac Davis Trail March on Patriots’ Day starting at the Isaac Davis Homestead in Acton, MA.
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Battle on Lexington Green Reenactment
2020-04-20 05:30 - 18:00 | Lexington Battle Green, 1625 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02421, United States
2020 Battle on Lexington Green Reenactment

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The Battle on Lexington Green Reenactment will take place on Monday, April 20, 2020 at 5:30 am on the Lexington Battle Green in Lexington, Massachusetts. This event recreates the historic skirmish in Lexington on the first day of the American Revolution. Following the ringing of the bell in the Old Belfry, members of the Lexington Training Band (now known as the Minutemen) gather on Lexington Green to await the column of British Regulars as they march into the town center. A shot rings out, the skirmish follows, and the British column marches on towards Concord leaving dead and wounded behind.

Battle on Lexington Green Reenactment
To commemorate the anniversary of the first day of the American War for Independence, the Lexington Minute Men, and local British Revolutionary War reenactors, depict the skirmish that took place on Lexington Green, early on the morning of April 19, 1775. Witness the tensions mount, as the local militia company from Lexington confronts the King’s Regulars, and the ensuing skirmish that follows. The ‘Shot heard ’round the world.’ The Battle on Lexington Green Reenactment is on the officially observed Patriot’s Day, the third Monday of April, starting at 5:45 am on the Lexington Green.
Arrive early for the best viewing spot.The Battle on Lexington Green Reenactment offers a great opportunity to witness our common heritage as Americans. Spectators begin to arrive at Lexington Green as early as 3:00 in the morning in order to get a prime spot for the events that begin with the alarm bell sounding in the Old Belfry at 5:30 am. There are usually 8,000 – 10,000 spectators lining the Green to watch the 77 Lexington Minute Men and their families portray the colonists, and more than 150 British portray His Majesty’s Regulars (“red coats”) of 1775.
The battle, as relived through the Battle on Lexington Green Reenactment, begins with a quick skirmish at Lexington Green, and expands into a daylong series of fights, which in 1775 stretched along a country road involving over 3,500 provincial militia men, and over 2,100 of His Majesty’s Regulars. This was the beginning of the American Revolution. The initial fighting in the war was a local action between Britain and her recalcitrant colony of Massachusetts. This skirmish led to fighting throughout the original 13 colonies and Canada, and international war, culminating in American Independence. “The ‘Shot that was heard around the world’ and American Independence started on Lexington Green.

Lexington Minute Men Participation in Patriots’ DayThe Battle on Lexington Green Reenactment is just one event in which the Lexington Minute Men will participate on Patriot’s Day. The Battle at Lexington starts at 5:45 am. The Minute Men also participate in the Lexington Sunrise Youth Parade at 7:30 am, additional ceremonies near the Green at 8:15 am and 10:15 am and the Lexington Patriots Day Parade at 2:00 pm.
About the Lexington Minute MenThe Lexington Minute Men is a civic reenactment organization dedicated to honoring all the brave Patriots who have made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our Nation’s freedom. The Minute Men have a long proud history, from the militia that fought on the Green in 1775, to providing men to fight throughout the American Revolution.
The Minute Men gained attention again during the Centennial Celebration of 1876, when President U.S. Grant saluted the 77 men who stood on the Green. In the past 125 years, the Minute Men have been involved in a number of ceremonial, educational, and civic functions. During the Bicentennial, the Minute Men served as honor guards for President Ford and Queen Elizabeth. The Lexington Minute Men are under the command of Captain Steve Conners.
Battle on Lexington Green Reenactment Participant Guidelines

Attendance at one mandatory drill is required to participate in the re-enactment and two required to be issued powder. Muskets must pass all safety inspections performed by the 2nd Lieuteant of Muskets, or other designated safety officer.
The “FIVE FOOT RULE” will be enforced for all men, women and children. Refer to “Clothing Guidelines for the LMM” by Alex Cain.
All child participants must be those of members only. When a members’ child (children) is (are) not participating, grandchildren may be substituted. All children must be accompanied by a member’s spouse, or an approved guardian. Any exceptions to the above must be approved by the LRC before taking the field.
Character changes after dress rehearsal are not permitted.
The LRC reserves the right to re-assign characters for reasons due to low or non-participation in Company activities, lack of paid dues or lack of effort in researching their assigned role.
All members, women, and children are required to attend the dress rehearsal.
Reenactors must stay “in character” prior to, during and after the event.
The LRC will assign all security functions as needed.
Ramrods, although allowed must never be removed from muskets for any reason.
Recently issued “Bounty Coats” are not accurate for this time period and are not permitted.

LocationLexington Battle Green1625 Massachusetts AvenueLexington, MA 02421(781) 274-8300
Rain DateThe rain date for the Battle on Lexington Green Reenactment is the Saturday following the official Patirot’s Day observance.
About Patriots DayEach year in mid-April, thousands of people flock to historic Lexington and Concord and Minute Man National Historical Park to celebrate Patriots’ Day. Patriots’ Day is a special Massachusetts State holiday commemorating the opening battle of the American Revolutionary War, April 19, 1775.
The holiday (Officially observed on the third Monday of April), and the week beginning two Saturdays prior, is celebrated with parades, reenactments and commemorative ceremonies.
For more information, call (978) 318-7825 or e-mail hliu55@yahoo.com
Mark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Battle on Lexington Green Reenactment on the third Monday of April at 5:30 am on the Lexington Battle Green in Lexington, MA.
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Sudbury March to Concord
2020-04-19 03:30 - 08:30 | First Parish In Wayland, 50 Cochituate Road, Wayland, MA, 01778, United States
2020 Sudbury March to Concord – Patriot’s Day

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Join the Sudbury March to Concord on April 19, 2020, Patriots’ Day beginning at the First Parish Church in Wayland. Show your fortitude and love of local history with this annual march through Wayland and Sudbury to Concord. Please note this march takes place on the “original” Patriot’s Day of April 19, and that only those vetted by the colonel will be able to fire from the North Bridge.

Patriot’s Day Sudbury March to Concord
The Sudbury Companies of Militia and Minute, accompanied by the Sudbury Ancient Fyfe and Drum Companie, will recreate the April 19, 1775 march of over 300 Sudbury men to Concord to take part in the battles of Lexington and Concord at the start of the American Revolution. The Companies will assemble first at the First Parish Meeting House in Wayland Center at 3:45 AM for a march along Old Sudbury Road and Glezen Lane to the Grout-Heard House, North Cemetery and the Old Training Field where salutes will be fired commemorating the participation of the East Company of the Sudbury Companies of Militia and Minute in the events of 1775.
The commemorative Sudbury March encompasses at least two phases. First, the Sudbury Companies of Militia and Minute march through Wayland, once Sudbury, and then from Sudbury to the Old North Bridge, Concord. Details for each of these phases is described below.
For more information, contact Col. Steve Taskovics: colonel@sudburyminutemen.org
Sudbury March to Concord Assembly Points (please be prompt)
3:45 am Wayland Center
5:30 am Sudbury Center
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Sudbury Militia March Through Wayland
Annually on April 19, the Sudbury Militia march through Wayland, Massachusetts. This event reenacts and commemorates the mission of our forefathers who did the same on April 19, 1775, at the start of the American Revolution. At that time, Wayland was a part of Sudbury and home to one of the Sudbury Companies of Militia & Minutes’, the East Company.
The Sudbury Militia march through Wayland starting at 3:45 am by the First Parish Church (Wayland Center) stopping for commemorative salutes at Grout-Heard House and North Cemetery. We end with a salute at the Olde East Company Training Field before breakfasting around 5am. Then, the company leapfrogs to Old Sudbury Center to ready for the next leg, the Sudbury March.
Sudbury March to Concord Mini-Gallery
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East Sudbury Center (Wayland Center)
3:45 am Assembly of Troops at the First Parish Church, Wayland
4:15 am Depart First Parish Church
4:20 am Grout Heard House Flag Raising & Salute
4:25 am ConOnue March North on Old Sudbury Road
5:05 am Olde East Company Training Field Fire Salute
5:40 am Depart by carriage and coach to Sudbury Center
Sudbury Militia March from Sudbury Center to the Old North Bridge
Annually on April 19, the Sudbury Companies of Militia and Minute march from Sudbury Center to the Old North Bridge in Concord, Massachusetts. This event reenacts and commemorates the mission of our forefathers who did the same on April 19, 1775, at the start of the American Revolution.
On April 19th, 1775, a messenger reached Sudbury between 3 and 4am bringing news that British Regulars had left Boston the evening before and were headed westward, presumably to Concord where military supplies were garrisoned. Each Sudbury contingent heeded the call and took the most expedient route to what is now called Battle Road. The present day Sudbury Companies of Militia and Minute follow a route that approximates one of the routes. While on route, we honor those who lay in rest at several cemeteries with prayer and musket salute.Upon reaching the North Bridge, we give one final salute at the North Bridge.
Sudbury Center
5:30 am Assembly of all participants for the March to Concord
6:15 am Begin March to Concord
6:20 am Olde Town Cemetery Fire Salute
6:25 am Proceed along Concord Road to Pantry Road
7:00 am North Cemetery Fire Salute
7:05 am ConOnue on Pantry Road towards Dakin Road
7:30 am Becomes Old Picard Road at Concord Line Fire last Salute
8:00 am Concord Middle School Refreshment stop
8:30 am Proceed on Old Marlboro Road, leO onto Old Bridge Rd
9:00 am LeO onto Main St, bare right onto Commonwealth Ave.
9:30 am Cross Route 2 at Rotary, conOnue onto Barre?’s Mill Rd.
10:00 am Proceed to Honorable Col. Barre?’s Home
10:30 am Depart Barre?’s Home and conOnue on Barre?’s Mill Rd.
11:00 am Arrive at North Bridge Visitor Center
11:30 am Ceremonies on North Bridge Honoring the Brave Souls of our Ancestors
12:00 noon Return to Wayside Inn for Flag Ceremony
12:30 pm Flag Changing Ceremony over Front Door of the Wayside Inn

Mark your calendar today so you don’ miss the next Sudbury March to Concord onPatriots’ Day beginning at the First Parish Church in Wayland, MA.
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Arlington Patriots Day Parade
2020-04-19 02:00 - 15:00 | Downtown Arlington Massachusetts, 1 Main Street, Arlington, MA, 02476, United States
2020 Arlington Patriots Day Parade

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Join us for the Arlington Patriots Day Parade on Sunday, April 19, 2020 at 2 p.m. in Downtown Arlington, Massachusetts. The Arlington Patriots Day Parade will begin its route at Brattle Square in Arlington Heights at 2:00 p.m., traveling down Mass Ave to the Linwood Street area in East Arlington. The Middlesex County Volunteers Fifes and Drums, along with other minuteman reenactor groups, will march in this year’s parage.

Arlington Patriots Day Parade
For more information about the Arlington Patriots Day Parade and other activities that will be held on parade day please visit the Arlington Patriot Day Parade webpage.
About Arlington Patriots Day Parade
Patriots’ Day is a special Massachusetts State holiday commemorating the opening battle of the American Revolutionary War, April 19, 1775. The village of Menotomy (now Arlington) was located on Concord Road (now Massachusetts Avenue) between Boston and Lexington. Following the skirmishes that took place in Lexington and Concord, eleven men were killed and two Redcoats were killed in battle in Menotomy, making it the bloodiest fighting on the first day of the American Revolution, April 19,1775.
Arlington’s annual parade pays tribute to the brave citizens of Massachusetts that helped forge our nation’s mantle of liberty. The parade is a tribute to our Armed Forces and represents the history and origins of our U.S. military.
Other Arlington Patriots Day Parade Day Activities
“Fun Run” Patriots Day Road Race
The Boys and Girls Club of Arlington will be sponsoring the Annual “Fun Run” Patriots Day Road Race. The first Fun Run was held on April 19, 1965. The 2.5 mile event is open to all Arlington residents and members of the Boys and Girls Club. The race will be held on Sunday, before the parade, at 8:00 a.m., beginning at the Arlington/Lexington line on Massachusetts Avenue and proceeding to the Boys and Girls Club. Registrations fees apply. Visit their website for more details as they become available.
Memotomy Battle Re-enactment
On April 19, 1775, the Jason Russell House was the site of the bloodiest encounter in the Battle of Lexington and Concord. Eleven colonials were killed during the skirmish; bullet holes still show in the cellar way, parlor, and guest room. Two Redcoats were also killed. Russell and nine of the colonial dead were buried in the nearby Old Burying Ground, where an obelisk was erected to their memory in 1818. This battle re-enactment will take place at the Jason Russell House on Sunday, before the parade at 12:00pm. This event is free to the public.
Mark your calendar today so you don’t miss tne next Arlington Patriots Day Parade in Downtown Arlington, Massachusetts. Note: Easter Date Conflict: The Arlington Patriots Day Parade normally is held the Sunday before Patriot’ Day. In year’s where that is Easter Sunday, it is moved to the Sunday after Patriots’ Day.
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Lincoln Salute Concert of 18th Century Fife and Drum Music
2020-04-19 | Pierce Park, 17 Weston Road, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
2020 Lincoln Salute Concert of 18th Century Fife and Drum Music

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Join us for 17th Annual Lincoln Salute Concert of 18th Century Fife and Drum Music on April 19, 2020 ast Pierce Park in Lincoln, Massachusetts comes to life with the sounds of fifes and drums. From 1:45-3:30 PM, the Fifes & Drums of the Lincoln Minute Men will host a concert of 18th century fife and drum music. Bring your picnic and lawn chairs and enjoy the rousing entertainment in comfort.

Lincoln Salute Concert of 18th Century Fife and Drum Music
In the 18th century, military fifers and drummers played military and folk tunes from all the cultures of Europe, as well as works by the major composers of the era. The Lincoln Salute Concert of 18th Century Fife and Drum Music includes performances by other groups, such as the Fifes and Drums of the Lincoln Minute Men, 1st Michigan Colonial Fifes and Drums, the Middlesex County 4-H Fifes and Drums, and other invited music groups. In prior years, the Salute has included performances by the Colonial Williamsburg Fifes and Drums, the Corps of Drums Society of Great Britain, and The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps.
LocationPierce Park17 Weston RdLincoln, MA 01773
For more information email our Drum Major at hafner@bc.edu
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Old Fort Niagara Patriots Day Weekend
2020-04-18 10:00 - 2020-04-19 16:00 | Old Fort Niagara – Standing Guard Since 1726, 102 Morrow Plaza, Youngstown, NY, 14174, United States
2020 Old Fort Niagara Patriots Day Weekend

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Celebrate Old Fort Niagara Patriots Day Weekend on April 18-19, 2020 at Old Fort Niagara in Youngstown, New York. Patriots Day weekend commemorates the opening of the American Revolution on April 19, 1775. Join Crown and Rebel forces for two days of living history programming, battle demonstrations, storytelling and ceremonies honoring veterans. Patriots Day Weekend will also honor all U.S. military service people, who will be admitted free with proper ID.

Old Fort Niagara Celebrates Patriots Day Weekend
The weekend’s family-friendly, educational and interactive activities will enlighten visitors about the Battles of Lexington and Concord that began April 19, 1775, and started the American Revolution. The programs are suitable for all ages and everything is included with regular admission to the fort.
There is no extra charge for Old Fort Niagara Patriots Day Weekend, but general admission tickets are required. Members of the Old Fort Niagara Association are free.
Admission: Adults $13, Children 6-12 $9, under 6 free
Discounts: $15 Adults; $10 Children for Senior Citizens, Military & Vets w/ID, AAA/CAA w/ID, NYS Parks Discovery Pass coupon, Guests of Old Fort Niagara Association Members
Location
Old Fort Niagara – Standing Guard Since 1726
102 Morrow Plaza
(in Fort Niagara State Park)
Youngstown, NY 14174
(716) 745-7611
For More Information: Call (716) 745-7611
About Patriots Day
Patriots Day is a special Massachusetts State holiday commemorating the opening battle of the American Revolutionary War, April 19, 1775. The holiday (Officially observed on the closest Monday, and the entire weekend, is celebrated with parades, reenactments and commemorative ceremonies.
Old Fort Niagara Patriots Day Weekend Mini Gallery

Daily Schedule:
Activities take place from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day.
10:00 a.m. Assembly
10:30 a.m. Musket Demonstration
11:00 a.m. Recruiting Demonstration. Here’s your chance to join the army and fight for Crown or Congress. Soldiers of all ages are welcome.
Noon Storytelling
12:30 p.m. Musket Demonstration
1:00 p.m. Uniforms and Clothing of the American Revolution
1:30 p.m. Musket Demonstration
2:00 p.m. Saturday- Veterans’ Honor Ceremony; Sunday- Patriots Day Honors. Followed by a musket salute.
2:30 p.m. (immediately following honor ceremony) Tactical Demonstration/Skirmish.
3:30 p.m. Musket Demonstration
About Old Fort Niagara
Old Fort Niagara has dominated the entrance to the Niagara River since 1726. In American hands since 1796, Fort Niagara was recaptured by the British in 1813, and then ceded to the US a second time in 1815 at the end of the War of 1812. Today, visitors can discover an amazing collection of military architecture, including the oldest building in the Great Lakes region: the “French Castle.” The fort is a New York State and National Historic Landmark and hosts several reenactments each year.
Old Fort Niagara offers a chance to step back in time to an era when great empires struggled for control of North America. Visit original 18th century buildings, enjoy incredible views and take part in exciting living history programs. The Fort’s Visitor Center offers you introductory exhibits filled with original artifacts and an award-winning 16-minute orientation film. Don’t miss the Fort’s original War of 1812 Flag.
Inside the Fort, you’ll tour original buildings where Native American, French, British and American soldiers lived and worked from the 18th to the 20th centuries. During the summer months you’ll witness musket and artillery firing demonstrations, go on a guided tour, see artisans at work and learn about life on the Niagara Frontier during the 18th and early 19th centuries.
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If you visit during one of our special events, such as Old Fort Niagara Celebrates Patriots Day Weekend, you’ll meet reenactors who faithfully recreate the lives of past Fort garrisons and depict the struggles that led to the birth of the United States and Canada. If you visit during the off season, you’ll enjoy self-guided or audio tours and hourly musket demonstrations in addition to the many exhibits and period rooms throughout the Fort. Why not make plans to visit the Fort today? You’ll experience a unique blend of authenticity and drama that brings history alive.
Mark your calendar today so you won’t miss the Old Fort Niagara Patriot’s Day Weekend at Fort Niagara State Park in Youngstown, New York.
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Battle of Bound Brook Living History Weekend
2020-04-18 - 2020-04-19 | Abraham Staats House, 17 Von Steuben Lane, South Bound Brook, NJ, 08880, United States
2020 Battle of Bound Brook Living History Weekend

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Experience the Annual Battle of Bound Brook Living History Weekend on April 18-19, 2020 at the Abraham Staats House in South Bound Brook, New Jersey and learn about the American War for Independence. The Battle of Bound Brook Living History Weekend activities include: 18th Century Soldiers’ Encampment and Street Battles, Ceremony at Old Presbyterian Graveyard, Sunday Buffet Breakfast, Historic House tours, featured speakers and more.

Battle of Bound Brook Living History Weekend
Watch as the re-enactors recreate the skirmishes that originally occurred between the armies of Major General Benjamin Lincoln under General George Washington and the troops of British General Lord Charles Cornwallis on April 13, 1777, in what is today Bound Brook and South Bound Brook.
The two-day Battle of Bound Brook Living History Weekend program explores the American Revolutionary War during the timeframe of the Battle of Bound Brook and Middlebrook encampments that occurred between 1777–1779. Learn about and experience this important period in New Jersey’s and America’s Revolutionary War history.
Battle of Bound Brook Living History Weekend activities include:

Marching, Drilling and Street Battle Reenactments in Bound Brook and South Bound Brook, featuring American and British units portraying the soldiers of the American Revolution.
18th century Soldiers’ Encampment on the grounds of the Abraham Staats House, 17 von Steuben Lane, South Bound Brook, 08880. Come walk through camp and see what life was like for American and British troops during the time of the American Revolution.
Historic house tours: The Abraham Staats House, with the original structure c. 1740, was home to the Staats family for nearly 200 years and served as the headquarters for George Washington’s “Drillmaster” Baron von Steuben.
Presentations and Exhibits at the Abraham Staats House
Live musical performances and discussions about the music and instruments of the Colonial Era (throughout the weekend).

Battle of Bound Brook Living History Weekend Mini-Gallery

The Continental Army was stationed in Bound Brook to keep an eye on British General Cornwallis, whose army occupied New Brunswick. To rid himself of this interference, Cornwallis organized a surprise attack on Bound Brook with the help of Hessian Johann Ewald, captain of the elite Lieb Jaeger Korps.
At this time, American Major General Benjamin Lincoln was staying in the home of Phillip Van Horne on the Old York Road, now Main Street in Bridgewater, across the street from TD Bank Ballpark and the Bridgewater New Jersey Transit Train Station.
Van Horne is said to have been friendly to both sides during the Revolution, and that Lincoln narrowly escaped out the back door as the British were knocking on the front door.
Lincoln was able to rally his 500 troops to retreat. A band of Continental soldiers fought the British at the Queen’s Bridge and the Stone Arch Bridge that spanned the Raritan River and the Green Brook. Most of the Americans were able to escape to fight another day, though 60 troops were killed or captured.
One of the key locations for the Battle of Bound Brook reenactment is South Bound Brook’s Abraham Staats House, which served as the headquarters of Baron von Steuben, the German officer who came to Valley Forge and helped instill discipline and martial skills in the American troops during that bitterly cold encampment in Pennsylvania. He was known as Washington’s drill master.
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Location
Abraham Staats House
17 Von Steuben Lane
South Bound Brook, NJ 08880
COST: Adults: $10; Seniors & 18 year and under: $5; Family(up to 5 members): $20
For More Information: Call (732) 369-3583; Email info@staatshouse.org

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Paul Revere Capture Ceremony
2020-04-11 15:00 - 17:00 | Paul Revere Capture Site, 200 North Great Road Lincoln, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
2020 Paul Revere Capture Ceremony

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Witness the annual Paul Revere Capture Ceremony on April 11, 2020 at the Paul Revere Capture Site in the Minute Man National Historical Park in Lincoln, Massachusetts. The Lincoln Minute Men and the Town of Lincoln, joined by other reenactment units, observe the historic capture of Paul Revere with a dramatic re-telling of Longfellow’s famous poem, fife and drum music and a musket fire salute.

Paul Revere Capture Ceremony
At 2:45 PM, the company of Lincoln Minute Men will assemble at the Battle Road Visitors Center of the Minute Man National Historical Park. From there, with flags flying and to the music of colonial fifes and drums, the Lincoln Minute Men and all who wish to join them will march down Nelson Road, a section of the original Battle Road, to the Paul Revere Capture Site on Route 2A.
In a lively ceremony beginning at 3 PM, the Minute Men will commemorate the capture of Paul Revere, the escape of William Dawes, and the success of Samuel Prescott in carrying the alarm. The Paul Revere Capture Ceremony will include a lively historical narrative of the events and the heroism of Lincoln residents. All this will be accompanied a musket salute and by colonial music performed by the Fifes and Drums of the Lincoln Minute Men and other invited musical groups.
Location
Paul Revere Capture Site, Minute Man National Historical Park
200 North Great Road Lincoln
Lincoln, MA 01773
For more information: Call (978) 369-6993
Mark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Paul Revere Capture Ceremony at the Paul Revere Capture Site in the Minute Man National Historical Park in Lincoln, Massachusetts, two Saturdays before Patriot’s Day.
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Meriam's Corner Exercise
2020-04-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Meriams Corner, Lexington Road, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
2020 Meriams Corner Exercise

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Meriams Corner Exercise is commemorated on Saturday, April 11, 2020 at 1:00 pm at Meriams Corner, Lexington Road in Concord, Massachusetts. The Town of Concord, joined by area minute companies and Minute Man National Historical Park, commemorate the fight at Meriams Corner that sparked the six-hour running battle back to Boston at this annual Meriams Corner Exercise. Meriams Corner Exercise is held on the grounds of the Meriam House, with a short parade starting at 1:00 pm from Ripley School and concluding with ceremonies at Meriam’s Corner.

Meriams Corner Exercise
This annual commemoration marks the assembly and actions of militia and minuteman units that arrived at Meriams Corner during the British retreat from Concord, Aril 19, 1775. After the Regulars’ withdrawal from the North Bridge where they had engaged with more than 400 Minutemen, they began a retreat back to Boston. By the time the Regulars arrived at this spot at half past noon, there were reported to be about 1,100 Minutemen in the area from more than a dozen towns. A challenge by the Regulars started a classic guerilla action, which continued for many hours as the outnumbered British retreated towards Boston. At least two British privates were killed and several others wounded here during that initial exchange. By the time the day was over, 49 Colonials and 73 British troops were killed, plus 173 wounded and missing.
The actions commerated here at the Meriams Corner Exercise began a war that would not end until Yorktown, more than 6 long years later. Minute companies, fife and drum, and the Concord Independent Battery commemorate the fight at Meriam’s Corner. In addition to a parade, there will be musket and cannon firing and fife and drum music.
Participating UnitsGroups such as the Middlesex County Volunteers Fifes and Drums take part in the parade and other Meriams Corner Exercise activities.
About Patriots’ Day ActivitiesEach year thousands of people flock to historic Lexington and Concord and Minute Man National Historical Park to celebrate Patriots’ Day. Patriots’ Day is a special Massachusetts State holiday commemorating the opening battle of the American Revolutionary War, April 19, 1775. These activities begin days earlier with events such as Meriams Corner Exercise. The holiday (Officially observed on Monday, (this year on , and the entire weekend, is celebrated with parades, reenactments and commemorative ceremonies.
LocationMeriam’s CornerLexington RoadConcord, MA 01742
For more information about Meriams Corner Exercise: Minute Man National Historical Park, call 978-318-7825
Mark your calendar today so you don’t miss the start of Patriots’ Day events and the next Meriams Corner Exercise at Meriam’s Corner in Concord, Massachusetts two Saturdays prior to Patriot’s Day.
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Bedford Liberty Pole Capping Parade and Ceremony
2020-04-11 | Wilson Park, Great Road & Concord Road & North Road, Bedford, MA, 01730, United States
2020 Bedford Liberty Pole Capping Parade and Ceremony

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The annual Bedford Liberty Pole Capping Parade and Ceremony on Saturday, April 11, 2020 at 10:30 am at Wilson Park in Bedford, Massachusetts. Watch as minutemen from throughout New England convene on the Town Common and march with fife and drum down The Great Road to Wilson Park to watch the official Pole Capping tradition. A minuteman will proclaim freedom by shinnying up a 25-foot pole and placing a red cap atop it, and British soldier will arrive to disrupt the festivities. The Bedford Liberty Pole Capping Parade and Ceremony is one of the opening event for all of the minuteman companies of the region; it is a chance for Revolutionary War reenactors to get in uniform and shake off the cobwebs for the winter.

Bedford Liberty Pole Capping Parade and Ceremony
Annually,two Saturdays before Patriots’ Day, the Bedford Minuteman Company and Minuteman Companies from the area converge on Willson Park in Bedford to commemorate the spirit and courage of the patriots who sparked the American Revolution.
Bedford Pole Capping Revived in 1965
The modern tradition of pole capping in Bedford began in 1965 following the formation of the modern-day Bedford Minuteman Company the previous year. The history of pole capping dates back to Roman times but was most prevalent during colonial times. The most notable pole capping took place in Boston in 1765 and was a tree, not a pole, located at juncture of Washington and Essex Streets. The “Liberty Tree” was a symbol of the Sons of Liberty, a revolutionary organization. When a red flag was raised at the top of the tree, it was a sign to for the group to organize. Liberty Poles sprang up in communities around the colonies, including Bedford. Today, the annual Bedford Liberty Pole Capping Parade and Ceremony takes place as a celebration of Bedford’s resolve and patriotic spirit during the American Revolution.
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The Bedford Liberty Pole Capping Parade and Ceremony features a march, displays of musketry, and music of the period performed by the men and women of the many Minuteman Companies in attendance. But the main event – which draws not only spectators, but also the soldiers of His Majesty’s 10th Regiment of Foot, intent on stopping the defiant rabble-rousing – is the raising of a tall wooden pole, which is climbed by a Bedford Minuteman and affixed with a red knitted cap.
The “Pole Capping” reenacts the practice in Colonial America of dissatisfaction with varied rulings and conduct of the English government. This defiance to the British Crown showed the spirit of liberty exemplified by Bedfordians and other colonials in the early phases of the War for Independence.
The Town of Bedford displayed equally the spirit and courage of their compatriots with, among other acts of courage, the erection of their own Liberty Poles. It is in commemoration of those men, and their American feeling for Liberty at the Bedford Liberty Pole Capping Parade and Ceremony, that the Bedford Minuteman Company conducts its annual Liberty Pole Capping and Raising ceremonies.
Participants in the Bedford Liberty Pole Capping Parade and Ceremony
The Stow Minutemen: The annual Liberty Pole Capping Parade and ceremonies is the traditional kickoff for fife and drum corps. You’ll want to BE THERE no later than 10:00 am, Parade steps off promptly at 10:30am. We meet in the high school parking lot over near the tennis courts and soccer fields directly in front of the school. Form up there around 9:30 am – 9:45 am and then we’ll march over as a group to the Bedford Commons to await the start of the parade.
Mark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Bedford Liberty Pole Capping Parade and Ceremony at Wilson Park in Bedford, MA.

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Battle of Guilford Courthouse Reenactment
2020-03-14 - 2020-03-15 | Greensboro Country Park, 3905 Nathanael Green Drive, Greensboro, NC, 27455, United States
2020 Battle of Guilford Courthouse Reenactment

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Commemorate the 238th Anniversary Battle of Guilford Courthouse Reenactment on March 14-15, 2020 at Greensboro Country Park in Greensboro, North Carolina. Over 300 Revolutionary War reenactors from across the country will muster for the Battle of Guilford Courthouse Reenactment and the scheduled events take place from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM each day. Other events related to the commenoration of the battle will be held at Guilford Courthouse National Military Park and the Colonial Heritage Center.

Battle of Guilford Courthouse Reenactment
The Battle of Guilford Courthouse Reenactment is held partly on the Greensboro City Park, which is next to Guilford Courthouse Military Park. — at Guilford Courthouse National Military Park. At 10:00 AM on Saturday, Guilford Courthouse National Military Park will honor those who fought on these grounds in a ceremony at the Nathanael Greene Monument. The program will feature Revolutionary War music performed by the Guilford Courthouse Fife & Drum Corps, a wreath-laying ceremony, and a volley of flintlock musket fire. Other weekend events include a variety of interpretive programs demonstrating military life, colonial life-ways, 18th century dancing, musical performances by the Guilford Courthouse Fife and Drum, firearms demonstrations, and guided walks of the battlefield. There will also be a dedication to the new Crown Forces Monument at 11:00 AM on Sunday. All three parks will have military encampments.
Do you love excitement, energy, and entertainment? If you do, you should attend the Battle of Guilford Courthouse Reenactment. Or even become a member of a reenactment group which participates in the event. Each year on the weekend nearest the anniversary of the battle, March 15, 1781, the Battle of Guilford Courthouse Reenactment attracts hundreds of participants and thousands of onlookers to see a live recreation of the original battle. From the opening cannon fusillades to the last solitary musket shot, there is a whirl of intense activity as the American and British troops fire, advance, attach bayonets, charge, retreat, reload and fire again amid the swirling smoke and acrid odor of gunpowder.
Like any great story, even if you know the ending, it is still captivating to see the action that brings you to the climax. But this event recreates a story of real life and death. Not only of the men who fought and died on this hallowed ground, but also of the end of an old way of life and the beginning of a new nation.
All activities are free to the public.
The Battle of Guilford Courthouse will be reenacted at 2:00 PM in Greensboro Country Park both Saturday and Sunday. Parking for the reenactment is available at Jaycee Park located at 3899 Jaycee Park Drive, Greensboro, NC 27455.
Battle of Guilford Courthouse Reenactment Mini-Gallery

Location (Battle Reenactment)
Guilford Courthouse National Military Park
2332 New Garden Road
Greensboro, NC 27410
Phone: (336) 288-1776
About the Battle of Guilford Courthouse
On March 15, 1781. the largest, most hotly-contested battle of the Revolutionary War’s Southern Campaign was fought at the small North Carolina backcounty hamlet of Guilford Courthouse. Major General Nathanael Greene, defending the ground at Guilford Courthouse with an army of almost 4,500 American militia and Continentals, was tactically defeated by a smaller British army of about 1,900 veteran regulars and German allies commanded by Lord Charles Cornwallis. After 2-1/2 hours of intense and often brutal fighting, Cornwallis forced his opponent to withdraw from the field. Greene’s retreat preserved the strength of his army, but Cornwallis’s frail victory was won at the cost of over 25% of his army.
Guilford Courthouse proved to be the highwater mark of British military operations in the Revolutionary War. Weakened in his campaign against Greene, Cornwallis abandoned the Carolinas hoping for success in Virginia. At Yorktown, seven months after his victory at Guilford Courthouse, Lord Cornwallis would surrender to the combined American and French forces under General George Washington.
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Guilford Battleground Company patriots@guilfordbattlegroundcompany.org
Reenactor Information: carlivar@yahoo.com
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American Heritage Festival Revolutionary War Reenactment
2020-02-15 - 2020-02-16 | Grahams Historic Farm, 843 McCutcheon Road, Lake City, SC, 29560, United States
2020 American Heritage Festival Revolutionary War Reenactment

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Celebrate history at the 5th Annual American Heritage Festival Revolutionary War Reenactment, on February 15-16, 2020, at Graham’s Historic Farm near Lake City, SC. Watch the battle reenactments, visit the camps and merchants, and celebrate our history! Attending Revolutionary War reenactor regiments include: the 2nd South Carolina Continentals, 2nd North Carolina Regiment, British Legion, 33rd Regiment of Foot – British, 3rd Continental Light Dragoons, and Kingsbury Artillery.
Come to Graham’s Historic Farm, where Francis Marion’s brigade staged attacks, brought British prisoners, and hid from Lord Tarleton. After the Battle of Tearcoat, Marion’s Regiment came to the farm with British prisoners on their way to General Harrington in Cheraw. It was also used as a staging area for attacks on Georgetown, which was under British control. See how Marion earned his legendary name the “Swamp Fox.” Enjoy the Patriot Games which includes a hatchet throwing contest, apple pendulum bayonet charge, skillet toss contest. See the British and colonial encampments. Listen to David Paul Reuwer speak on South Carolina’s revolutionary war battlefields includeing the Camden battlefield. Torch walk and Night of Lights display are on Saturday night.
The 2nd South Carolina Regiment and 3rd Continental Light Dragoons are pleased to announce our sponsorship of the American Heritage Festival Revolutionary War Reenactment.
American Heritage Festival Revolutionary War Reenactment Mini-Gallery

So, Unit Commanders: if you are pretty sure your unit is coming to the event, please register ASAP!!
About Graham’s Historic Farm
550 acres of private farm, Graham’s Historic Farm has been in the family since William Graham founded it in 1738. Original documents show that the farm actively supplied food for the Continental Army during the war, and was also used as a stop-over camp site for Patriot forces, including Francis Marion’s brigade of partisans and captured British troops. Graham’s farm played an important role in support of Patriot forces during the “dark days” of the southern campaign. The farm remains in the Graham family today. All of the period buildings have been lost to time, but the farmland itself remains in active use, and the site is largely untouched by modern intrusions.
WWII Reenactments
WWII reenactments include the H Company Parachute Infantry Regiment, C Company Parachute Infantry Regiment, The 82nd Airborne, Headquarters of the 101st Airborne, The 307th Medical Battalion, The 307th Engineer Battalion of the Allied, and Germany’s 6th Parachute Division 6 Fallschimjager.
The Military Vehicle Collectors of South Carolina (MVCSC) will be back for the second year in a row! MVCSC is an all-volunteer organization whose members share a common interest in educating the public and especially young persons about the vital role the US Armed Forces have played and continue to provide in the development of our nation and its patriotic ideals.
Admission: $15 for weekend pass
Location
Grahams Historic Farm
843 McCutcheon Rd.
Lake City, SC 29560
Party Tent:
* Food & Drink
* Face Painting
* Period Musical Entertainment
18th Century Colonial Village Features;
* Town Crier
* Colonial Traders
* Wood Working
* Blacksmith
* Musket Maker
* Skillet & Tomahawk Throwing Contests
* Evening Drum Circle (bring your drum)
* Fletcher Moon & the Culture of Beer
Guest Speakers Tent: Check speakers schedule at the event.
20th & 21st Century Military History Field: Military Vehicles Show
Saturday Schedule 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
10am-12pm Pancake Breakfest
10am, 12pm Cannon Demonstrations
12pm, 3pm Guest Speaker Presentation
11am, 1am Drill & Musket Firing Display
1pm Guest Speaker Presentation
2pm Revolutionary Battle Reenactment
5pm Drum Circle & Dance
7pm Night of Lights
Sunday Schedule 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
10am-12pm Pancake Breakfest
10am, 12pm Cannon Demonstrations
12pm, 2pm Colonial Dance
11am, 1am Guest Speaker Presentation
11am, 1am Drill & Musket Firing Display
12pm Guest Speaker Presentation
2pm Revolutionary Battle Reenactment
3pm Close

Camping
Available to the public Saturday night.
Additional $20 per person camping fee.
Mark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next American Heritage Festival Revolutionary War Reenactment in February at Graham’s Historic Farm near Lake City, South Carolina.
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Wormsloe Historic Site Colonial Faire and Muster
2020-02-08 10:00 - 2020-02-09 16:00 | Wormsloe Historic Site, 7601 Skidaway Road, Savannah, GA, 31406, United States
2019 Wormsloe Historic Site Colonial Faire and Muster

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Don’t miss the 20th Annual Wormsloe Historic Site Colonial Faire and Muster on February 9-10, 2019 at Wormsloe Historic Site in Savannah, Georgia. The event will run from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on both days. The Wormsloe Historic Site Colonial Faire and Muster is free and open to the public. Experience life in Colonial Georgia during the 18th century with a military encampment, Sutler’s Row, craft demonstrations, military demonstrations, and period music and dance. Food concessions will be available.

18th Century Dance at Colonial Faire & Muster
Join the thousands of all ages who will be at the Wormsloe Historic Site to enjoy this popular, family-friendly annual living history program. The event features costumed interpreters and vendors offering students and adults a taste of the excitement and adversity of life for the first settlers of colonial Georgia. Highlights include cannon and musket firing; blacksmithing, craft, and cooking demonstrations; Native American life interpretations; storytelling; and period music and dance. Sponsored by AT&T and Colonial Group, Inc.
Free and open to the public.
Hours: Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location
Wormsloe Historic Site
7601 Skidaway Road
Savannah, GA 31406
For More Information:
Georgia Historical Society: Call 912.651.2125, ext. 116
Wormsloe Historic Site is located 8 miles southeast of Savannah’s historic district on Skidaway Road. If arriving by taxi or car service, note that the museum and trails are a one-mile walk from the front entrance.
About the Wormsloe Historic Site
Today, visitors can interact with costumed interpreters during programs and events, and view a museum with artifacts unearthed at Wormsloe, as well as a short film about the site and the founding of Georgia. The interpretive nature trail leads past the tabby ruins along the marsh to the Colonial Life Area where, during programs and special events, demonstrators in period dress exhibit the tools and skills of colonial Georgia. The site hosts several events throughout the year, including the “Colonial Faire and Muster” in February, which highlights aspects of 18th-century life, such as music, dancing, crafts and military drills and the “Tools and Skills that Built a Colony” event over Labor Day weekend.
Wormsloe Historic Site Colonial Faire and Muster Mini Gallery

Mark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Wormsloe Historic Site Colonial Faire and Muster in February at Wormsloe Historic Site in Savannah, Georgia.
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Battles of Trenton Reenactment
2019-12-28 | Old Barracks Museum, 101 Barrack Street, Trenton, NJ, 08608, United States
2019 Battles of Trenton Reenactment

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Relive the Revolutionary War Battles of Trenton Reenactment on December 28, 2019 in Trenton, New Jersey. The Battles of Trenton Reenactment take place on the Saturday following Christmas, and are hosted by the Old Barracks Museum and are part of Patriots Week, a week-long celebration of Trenton’s revolutionary history coordinated by the Trenton Downtown Association. Meet at the Old Barracks Museum and follow the troops as they march to the Battle of Trenton Monument to begin the battle towards Mill Hill Park. Come back to the Old Barracks for a tour of the original building at the discounted rate of $5 per person (all day re-entry).

Battles of Trenton Reenactment
At 11:00 a.m., the First Battle of Trenton reenactment will begin at the Trenton Battle Monument in Battle Monument Park. At 3:00 p.m. the Second Battle of Trenton reenactment (aka Battle of the Assunpink) will start at Mill Hill Park.
First Battle of Trenton
Immerse yourself in history as reenactors portray the soldiers who fought during the First Battle of Trenton, a brief conflict which ultimately shaped the fate of our nation during the American Revolution. After the crossing of the Delaware River and marching to Trenton, the American rebel forces-exhausted, dressed in rags, ill from the cold and lack of sleep and decent food had accomplished the impossible by inflicting a crippling blow to the world’s greatest British army. Follow the action from the symbolic first cannon shot fired at the Battle Monument to Mill Hill Park down Warren Street to Mill Hill Park.
At 11:30 AM, meet at the Battle of Trenton Monument at the top of Warren and Broad Streets, then follow the action from the downtown sidewalks as the Continentals and Hessians fight along the very streets where the battle took place.
First Battle Location
Trenton Battle Monument
Battle Monument Park
348 N. Warren Street
Trenton, NJ 08625
609-737-0623
Battles of Trenton Reenactment Mini Gallery

Second Battle of Trenton
At 3:00 p.m., meet at the Old Barracks Museum and follow the troops as they march off to meet the British At Mill Hill Park on the banks of the Assunpink Creek just three blocks away to see a reenactment of the Second Battle of Trenton, also known as the Battle of the Assunpink, on the Assunpink Creek. Come back to the Old Barracks for a tour of the original building at the discounted rate of $5 per person (all day re-entry). For more informaton.
Second Battle Location
Mill Hill Park
Assunpink Creek
165 E Front Street
Trenton, NJ 08608
Patriots Week
In Trenton, the American Revolution isn’t some abstract concept from the dusty past, it is a living breathing part of the city, which has shaped its streets and buildings, and how people live even today. Recognizing this, the Trenton Downtown Association commemorates Trenton’s unique and pivotal role in the American Revolution with Patriots Week, its comprehensive celebration of the life and times of Revolutionary War-era Trenton. Patriots Week is held annually during the week between Christmas and New Year’s, and attracts thousands of visitors to the city to enjoy art music, literature, battlefield re-enactments, and living history events. For a full Patriots Week schedule.
For More Information:
Call 609-396-1776; Email info@barracks.org; or Visit Old Barracks Website
About the Old Barracks
The Old Barracks was built in 1758 during the French and Indian War. In 1776, it was a witness to the turning point of the American Revolution, when George Washington and 2400 Patriots defeated British and Hessian soldiers at the Battle of Trenton. The Old Barracks was at the center of the Battles of Trenton, 1776, and was used by the British and Hessians. Later, it served as a military hospital and was the site of perhaps the world’s first large-scale smallpox inoculations. The Old Barracks is the second most visited historic site in New Jersey.

Location
Old Barracks Museum
101 Barrack Street
Trenton, NJ 08608
(609) 396-1776
Mark your calendar today so you don’t miss teh next Battles of Trenton Reenactment on the Saturday after Christmas each year in Trenton, New Jersey.
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Colonial Ball at Historic Trenton Masonic Temple
2019-12-27 19:00 - 22:00 | Historic Trenton Masonic Temple, 100 Barrack Street, Trenton, PA, 08608, United States
2019 Colonial Ball at Historic Trenton Masonic Temple

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Don’t miss the Colonial Ball at Historic Trenton Masonic Temple on Saturday, December 27, 2019 at 7 p.m., in Trenton, New Jersey. The Colonial Ball will be full of live music, dancing, and plenty of colonial characters. You don’t need to know the steps — our dance caller will teach you! This is a one-of-a-kind experience not to be missed! The ball will take place at the Historic Trenton Masonic Temple, located at 100 Barrack Street, Trenton, across the street from the Old Barracks Museum. Tickets are available at the door for $20 each.
Have you ever watched the ball dancing in Pride and Prejudice and imagined yourself dancing in such a romantic setting? The Colonial Ball at Historic Trenton Masonic Temple is your chance to mingle with the soldiers of the Battles of Trenton Reenactment and learn their favorite dance steps. Dance like our founding fathers along with reenactors in Revolutionary War dress to live music of the time. Enjoy light refreshments as you mingle with people from the past and the present.
Tickets: Advanced ticket pricing: $17.76-General Public; Free-Registered Participants of The Battles of Trenton reenactment. Tickets available at www.barracks.org or 609-396-1776. Door ticket pricing: $20.
Parking: Free, close, and plentiful, available in the lot across from The War Memorial and the small lot next to The Old Barracks Museum.
Hours: 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Colonial Ball at Historic Trenton Masonic Temple Mini Gallery

Location
Historic Trenton Masonic Temple
100 Barrack St.
Trenton, NJ 08608
609-396-1776
For More Information: Call 609-396-1776; Email info@barracks.org; or visit website.
About the Historic Trenton Masonic Temple
The Historic Trenton Masonic Temple was built in 1926 next to the first Masonic Temple built in New Jersey in 1793. The Temple is across the street from the Old Barracks and sits on ground where the Battle of Trenton was fought. As the home of Freemasons, emphasis was made to give the neo-classical design Temple an impressive and solid appearance, using stone wherever possible. The Temple was the first building in Trenton to be clad in Indiana limestone. The first floor was designed to have a grand parlor, a library, and a game room, providing an elegant setting for the Colonial Ball at Historic Trenton Masonic Temple.
About the Old Barracks Museum
The Old Barracks Museum preserves the history of a building that was built as a French and Indian War military barracks and used as a Revolutionary War military hospital. It stood witness to Washington’s crucial victory at the Battle of Trenton. In 1903, members of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Colonial Dames organized The Old Barracks Association and spearheaded a campaign to fund a major restoration, in partnership with the State of New Jersey. The building has been used as a museum for over a century, and has frequently been used as a symbol for the state of New Jersey. The Old Barracks Museum welcomes visitors from across the state as well as around the world.

Mark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Colonial Ball at Historic Trenton Masonic Temple on the Friday after Christmas, in Trenton, New Jersey.
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Washington Christmas Day Crossing Reenactment
2019-12-25 13:00 - 15:00 | Washington Crossing Historic Park, 1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA, 18977, United States
2019 Washington Christmas Day Crossing Reenactment

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Join us for the annual Washington Christmas Day Crossing Reenactment on December 25, 2019 at the Washington Crossing Historic Park in Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania. Join fellow citizens from around the country for a Bucks County tradition featuring several hundred reenactors clad in Continental military dress and George Washington himself. A reenactor dressed as General Washington kicks off the event with an inspiring speech to his men – a group of 250 to 300 reenactors dressed in Continental Army uniforms before the group huddles inside a full-size replica Durham boat and makes the journey across the river.

Washington Christmas Day Crossing Reenactment
George Washington’s daring 1776 Christmas Day crossing of the Delaware River and defeat of the Hessians in Trenton is considered a turning point in the Revolutionary War. Witness this historic event for yourself during one of two reenactments in December.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Information is provided for both the rehearsal (second Sunday of December) and the official Christmas Day crossing. Participants need to participate in the rehearsal so they will know where to be and what to do. Visitors may choose to watch the dress rehearsal if they cannot make it on Christmas Day.
FIRST CROSSING: Second Sunday of December
TIME: 10:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. (actual crossing at 1:00 P.M.)
COST: $8.00 for adults, $4.00 for children age five to 11, and free for those under five (Proceeds support future park programs)
Location:
Washington Crossing Historic Park
1112 River Road
Washington Crossing, PA 18977
For More Information:
Friends of Washington Crossing Park: Call (215) 493-4076; Email info@washingtoncrossingpark.org
During the Washington Crossing Reenactment Dress Rehearsal, hundreds of troops row across the river in uniform just as they do for the ‘official’ event on Christmas Day. In addition, special colonial-era activities and demonstrations throughout the historic village provide your family with a full day of fun and learning. The Washington Crossing Reenactment Dress Rehearsal is a great way to see the reenactment if you can’t make it on December 25!
Reenactor Information
Reenactors wishing to participate in the Crossing reenactments scheduled for December 11 or December 25 must complete the reenactor registration form: http://drg.io/2atFlAX
All reenactors under the age of 18 must complete this registration form AND have a parent or guardian sign and return a separate juvenile release form located at the bottom of the registration form.
REENACTOR REGISTRATION FORM
CHRISTMAS DAY CROSSING: December 25
Sponsor: Friends of Washington Crossing Park
Time: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Price: Free to Attend
Washington Christmas Day Crossing Reenactment Gallery

The Washington Christmas Day Crossing Reenactment has been a tradition for generations. River crossings are contingent upon safe conditions for participants. However, even if conditions do not allow for crossing, ceremonies, speeches and commemorative activities still occur. We suggest visitors arrive before 1:00 P.M. on Christmas Day to ensure a good place along the viewing line.
Origins of the Crossing Event
While the annual crossing has been popular for decades, it had difficulty in its early origins. The first few attempts at a commemoration Crossing in 1838 and then again in 1876 lead to rowdiness among the reenactors and the event was not repeated again for nearly 100 years. In 1947, a fraternity promoted a non-hazing initiation by reenacting the famous trip across the Delaware, sparking new interest in holding an annual Crossing. When National Geographic Magazine featured a story about the Crossing in 1952 complete with photos, the modern tradition was born.
About Washington Crossing Historic Park (Pennsylvania side)
Washington Crossing Historic Park is located at the intersection of Routes 532 and 32 (River Road) in Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania. Parking will be clearly marked. Individuals with disabilities who need special assistance or accommodations to participate in this event should call 215-493-4076.

For more colonial-era activities, the Old Barracks Museum in Trenton hosts the Battles of Trenton Reenactment and other celebrations during its annual Patriots Week festivities.
Mark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Washington Christmas Day Crossing Reenactment on the Christmas Day at the Washington Crossing Historic Park in Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania.
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Washington Crossing Reenactment Dress Rehearsal
2019-12-08 10:00 - 16:00 | Washington Crossing Historic Park, 1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA, 18977, United States
2019 Washington Crossing Reenactment Dress Rehearsal

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Join us for the annual Washington Crossing Reenactment Dress Rehearsal on December 8, 2019 at the Washington Crossing Historic Park in Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania. Join fellow citizens from around the country for a Bucks County tradition featuring several hundred reenactors clad in Continental military dress and George Washington himself. The Washington Crossing Reenactment Dress Rehearsal takes place on the second Sunday of December to prepare for the celebrated Christmas Day reenactment to follow.

Washington Crossing Reenactment Dress Rehearsal
George Washington’s daring 1776 Christmas Day crossing of the Delaware River and defeat of the Hessians in Trenton is considered a turning point in the Revolutionary War. Witness this historic event for yourself during one of two reenactments in December.
FIRST CROSSING: Second Sunday of December
TIME: 10:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. (actual crossing at 1:00 P.M.)
COST: $8.00 for adults, $4.00 for children age five to 11, and free for those under five (Proceeds support future park programs)
Location:
Washington Crossing Historic Park
1112 River Road
Washington Crossing, PA 18977
For More Information:
Friends of Washington Crossing Park: Call (215) 493-4076; Email info@washingtoncrossingpark.org
During the first crossing event, hundreds of troops row across the river in uniform just as they do for the ‘official’ event on Christmas Day. In addition, special colonial-era activities and demonstrations throughout the historic village provide your family with a full day of fun and learning. The Washington Crossing Reenactment Dress Rehearsal is a great way to see the reenactment if you can’t make it on December 25!
Reenactor Information
Reenactors wishing to participate in the Crossing reenactments scheduled for December 11 or December 25 must complete the reenactor registration form: http://drg.io/2atFlAX
All reenactors under the age of 18 must complete this registration form AND have a parent or guardian sign and return a separate juvenile release form located at the bottom of the registration form.
REENACTOR REGISTRATION FORM
Washington Christmas Day Crossing Reenactment Gallery

CHRISTMAS DAY CROSSING: December 25
Sponsor: Friends of Washington Crossing Park
Time: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Price: Free to Attend
The Washington Christmas Day Crossing Reenactment has been a tradition for generations. River crossings are contingent upon safe conditions for participants. However, even if conditions do not allow for crossing, ceremonies, speeches and commemorative activities still occur. We suggest visitors arrive before 1:00 P.M. on Christmas Day to ensure a good place along the viewing line.
About Washington Crossing Historic Park (Pennsylvania side)
Washington Crossing Historic Park is located at the intersection of Routes 532 and 32 (River Road) in Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania. Parking will be clearly marked. Individuals with disabilities who need special assistance or accommodations to participate in this event should call 215-493-4076.
For more colonial-era activities, the Old Barracks Museum in Trenton hosts the Battles of Trenton Reenactment and other celebrations during its annual Patriots Week festivities.

Mark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Washington Crossing Reenactment Dress Rehearsal on the second Sunday of December at the Washington Crossing Historic Park in Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania.
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British Occupation Day in Trenton
2019-12-07 10:00 - 17:00 | Old Barracks Museum, 101 Barrack Street, Trenton, NJ, 08608, United States
2019 British Occupation Day in Trenton

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Witness British Occupation Day in Trenton on December 7, 2019 at the Old Barracks in Trenton, New Jersey. Come to the Old Barracks this December as HM 17th Regiment of Infantry returns as they first did in December 1776! British Occupation Day in Trenton will commemorate the occupation of Trenton by British troops just weeks prior to the Battle of Trenton, and offer visitors a view into this often misrepresented side of American history.

British Occupation Day in Trenton
Throughout the British Occupation of the Old Barracks on Saturday, visitors will meet reenactors of HM 17th Regiment of Infantry as they portray the daily lives of British soldiers. These men will drill, perform musket demonstrations, cook over the outdoor camp kitchen, sew winter clothing, and more in this unique event that will show a side of the Revolutionary War not often seen before.
Old Barracks Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m..
Admission (regular Museum admission; event is free)
Adults #10.00
Students & Seniors $8.00
FREE: Active duty military personnel, members of the Old Barracks Association, and children 5 and under.
British Occupation Day in Trenton Mini-Gallery

Location
Old Barracks Museum
101 Barrack Street
Trenton, NJ 08608
(609) 396-1776
For More Information:
Call 609-396-1776; Email info@barracks.org; or Visit Old Barracks Website
ABOUT THE OLD BARRACKS MUSEUM:
The Old Barracks Museum preserves the history of a building constructed as a French and Indian War military barracks and used as a Revolutionary War hospital. It also stood witness to Washington’s crucial victory at the Battle of Trenton. At the beginning of the 20th century, members of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Colonial Dames organized The Old Barracks Association and spearheaded a campaign to purchase the building. The building has been a museum for over a century, and has frequently been used as a symbol for the state of New Jersey. The Old Barracks Museum welcomes visitors from across the state as well as around the world.
ABOUT HM 17TH REGIMENT OF INFANTRY:
The recreated HM 17th Regiment of Infantry was established in 2002 with the mission to provide for its members and the public the experiences of the common British soldier throughout the American Revolution, specifically at historic sites from the Hudson River Valley to Virginia. The group works as a collective to research, recreate historically accurate uniforms and equipment, and provide living history displays to vividly teach and engage the public with history. The recreated 17th strives for meaningful, research-based public interpretation of the perspectives of the British soldier, and engage with broader questions of what it meant to be “British” and “American” nearly 250 years ago.

Mark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next British Occupation Day on the first Saturday in December at the Old Barracks in Trenton, New Jersey.
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Battle of Great Bridge Reenactment
2019-12-07 - 2019-12-08 | Battlefield Park South, 120 Reservation Road, Chesapeake, VA, 23322, United States
2019 Battle of Great Bridge Reenactment

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Experience the excitement of the Battle of Great Bridge Reenactment on December 7-8, 2019 at Battlefield Park South in Chesapeake, Virginia. This two-day event is held at the Great Bridge Bridge, which is the original site of the Battle of Great Bridge that took place on December 9, 1775. Step back in time with us. The location is by the Intracoastal Canal in the shadow of the Great Bridge Bridge.

Battle of Great Bridge Reenactment
Step back in time with us. The Battle of Great Bridge Reenactment features re-enactments of two pivotal Revolutionary War battles: the Battle at Kemps Landing and the Battle of Great Bridge. The event also features Revolutionary War encampments, demonstrations, character portrayals, camp life, historical displays and lectures, skilled artisans demonstrating early American trades, and children’s crafts and activities.
Since that first reenactment, the battle of Great Bridge evolved into a two-day annual event sponsored by the Chesapeake Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. Initially it was held at Chesapeake City Park in Greenbrier. Eventually, it was moved to Great Bridge Battlefield Park South on Battlefield Boulevard, the original site of the historic battle.
Battle of Great Bridge Reenactment Mini-Gallery

Reenactors and historical interpreters who have regularly participated in the battle event have created an increased local interest in the battle that has generated enthusiasm for the creation of the Great Bridge Battlefield & Waterways history museum that is scheduled to open its doors by December 2018.
What was once considered a mere footnote skirmish in the annals of America’s War for Independence is now regarded as a pivotal battle during the early days of the conflict. It’s known as “the Southern Bunker Hill” but this time on Dec. 9, 1775, at a berm known as Great Bridge, just a musket ball shot from next weekend’s event, the Patriots defeated an army of professional British soldiers and Tory militia. It opened southern supply routes and allowed the important Norfolk harbor to fall in Continental hands.

FREE to the Public
Hours:: Saturday & Sunday 10 am to 4 pm
Concessions: available for sale on both days.
For More Information:
Angela J. Thompson, AJThompson@cityofchesapeake.net; Call 757-382-6411
Mark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Battle of Great Bridge Reenactment in December at Battlefield Park South in Chesapeake, Virginia.

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American Heritage Festival at Schnepf Farms
2019-11-14 - 2019-11-16 | Schnepf Farm, 24610 E. Rittenhouse Rd., Queen Creek, AZ, 85142, United States
2019 American Heritage Festival at Schnepf Farms

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Join us for the 17th Annual American Heritage Festival at Schnepf Farms on November 14-16, 2019 in Queen Creek, Arizona. The American Heritage Festival is a grand scale, highly interactive educational presentation of diverse civilian and military aspects of historic American life from Colonial Days through modern times as portrayed by a large and experienced cast of historical interpreters assembled from around the country.
American Heritage Festival at Schnepf Farms is the largest and most diverse educational living history event in the Western United States, with something of interest for everyone. We also feature Arizona’s original and largest display and battle reenactment of the American Revolution. Come, learn and be inspired!

American Heritage Festival
Included at the American Heritage Festival are reenactments, dramatic portrayals of both famous and everyday men, women, children, musicians, artisans, craftsmen, singers, colonists, pioneers, mountain men, soldiers and more ranging from Early America, Colonial times, the American Revolution and the Founding Fathers through Frontier and Pioneer days, the Civil War, the Old West and on into the 20th century and the World Wars. An 18th century style church service in the fields based on the “Great Awakening” (Saturday only), speeches by famous Americans of the past, live historic music, an historic fashion show, historic medical demonstrations and of course battle reenactments are just a few of the many special features. Historic men, women and children are portrayed in diverse roles with something of interest to all. Historic merchants offer a unique shopping experience.
The American Heritage Festival is a grand scale, highly interactive educational presentation of diverse civilian and military aspects of historic American life from Colonial Days through modern times as portrayed by a large and experienced cast of historical interpreters assembled from around the country.
American Heritage Festival at Schnepf Farms Mini-Gallery

Admission:
General Public: $20.00
Children Under 3: FREE
Hours
The American Heritage Festival is a “rain or shine” event. We do not offer refunds.
Thursday & Friday:
Pre-Registered School Groups only: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Saturday:
Public Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Saturday Schedule (subject to change)
10:00 a.m. Open
10:30 a.m. Great Awakening Church Service of the 1740s (HQ Tent)
11:15 a.m. Music of Early America (HQ Tent)
12:00 p.m. Revolutionary War Battle (Battlefield)
12:45 p.m. General George Washington (HQ Tent)
1:45 p.m. Historic Fashion Presentation (HQ Tent)
2:30 p.m. Civil War Battle – (Battlefield)
3:15 p.m. Civil War Medicine (Medical Tent)
4:00 p.m. Music of The Civil War (HQ Tent)
4:30 p.m. Closed to Public

Ongoing from 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.: Tour through American History visiting persons, displays and interactive exhibits covering many diverse and interesting facets of American life ranging from Early America through the 20th century.
Camping:
An RV area is available for both the public and reenactors who need such. There are showers on site for reenactors.
Location:
Schnepf Farms
24810 South Rittenhouse Road
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
For More Information: Col. Scott: Email events@wemakehistory.com; Call (480) 777-1776
Mark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next American Heritage Festival at Schnepf Farms in Queen Creek, Arizona the third weekend of November.

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Historic Camden Revolutionary War Field Days
2019-11-02 - 2019-11-03 | Historic Camden Revolutionary War Site, 222 Broad Street, Camden, SC, 29020, United States
2019 Historic Camden Revolutionary War Field Days

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Join us for Historic Camden Revolutionary War Field Days on November 2-3, 2019 in Historic Camden, South Carolina for its annual signature event, held the first weekend in November. Hundreds of reenactors from across the country converge on our grounds to camp, battle, and celebrate over the weekend. Visitors will get a chance to be a spectator for a battle each day, and they will be able to walk through the camps of the combatants while seeing demonstrations of Colonial crafts and skills. Colonial sutlers (merchants) and scholars giving talks about the war are on site as well. Almost 3,000 spectators and 400 reenactors and demonstrators attended last year’s event!

Historic Camden Revolutionary War Field Days
Cannons roar at Historic Camden Revolutionary War Field Days as Redcoats and Patriots face off on the battlefield using known Southern Campaign military tactics, each day at 1:30 p.m. Tavern Tales, Artillery Demos, Period Fashion Show, Kershaw House Tours, Roundtable Discussion, Sutlers Row Shops, Drum and Fife Concerts, Kids’ activities and lots more. Food Concessions. Free Parking. No pets!
TICKETS:
Tickets are purchased at the gate. Parking is free, and located in the field between Historic Camden and City Arena on Hwy. 521/Broad St. at 222 Broad Street in Camden, SC.
$10.00 Adults
$5.00 Seniors 65+, Students 6-17, active military with ID, active first responders with ID, and Historic Camden Members
FREE for kids under 6
Location:
Historic Camden Revolutionary War Field Days Site is located 1.4 miles on Hwy 521 North from I-20/Exit 98.
For More Information: Call 803-432-9841; Email info@historiccamden.org
Saturday & Sunday: Battle at 1:30 daily
Reenactors from more than 20 states gather on Friday to set up both British and Continental camps for one of the oldest Revolutionary War reenactments in the U.S.
Historic Camden Revolutionary War Field Days is open to the public by tickets available in advance online or at the event. Visitors are immersed in the past through interaction with hundreds of living-history docents and encounter the sights, smells, and even tastes of 18th century colonial life. Reproduction clothing, goods, and foods, available on Suttler’s Row, colonial dance demonstrations, military court, campfire cooking competition, colonial games, period fashion show, in-camp demonstrations, craftsmen, and activities for kids enhance the visitor experience in this unique translocation to the past.
A militarily and historically accurate 18th century battle, with modern color commentary, Historic Camden Revolutionary War Field Days battles start at 1:30 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday, where spectators can feel the thunder of field cannons, hear the crack of flintlock rifles, and smell the gunpowder in an unparalleled sensory treat.
Historic Camden Revolutionary War Field Days Mini-Gallery

Schedule (Tentative)
SATURDAY
10 am Site Opens
10 am-5pm Camp Life and KC House open
11 am Speaker
11 am Roy’s Tavern Tales (McCaa’s Tavern)
11:30 am Artillery Demo
11:45 pm Speaker
12 pm Colonial Games (behind Gift Shop)
12:30 pm Fife & Drum Corps (south of the Battlefield)
12:45 pm Speaker
1 pm All visitors should clear the Battlefield
1:30 pm Battle (on the Battlefield; visitors should stand west of the ditch)
3 pm Cricket Match (on Battlefield)
3 pm Speaker
3:30 pm Kid’s Enlistment (at each camp)
4 pm 18th Century Dance Lesson (KC House 2nd floor)
4 pm Pie Contest Judging (McCaa’s Tavern)
5 pm Site closes to the public
SUNDAY
10 am Site Opens
10 am-5pm Camp Life and KC House open
10 am Church Services
11 am Speaker
11 am Roy’s Tavern Tales (McCaa’s Tavern)
11:30 am Artillery Demo
11:45 pm Speaker
12 pm Colonial Games (behind Gift Shop)
12:30 pm Fife & Drum Corps (south of the Battlefield)
12:45 pm Speaker Trent Carter (near Battlefield)
1 pm All visitors should clear the Battlefield
1:30 pm Battle (on the Battlefield; visitors should stand west of the ditch or north of the battlefield)
3:30 pm Kid’s Enlistment (at each camp)
4 pm 18th Century Dance Lesson (KC House 2nd floor)
5 pm Site closes to the public

Worst Patriot battle Defeat of the American Revolution
While in Camden, visit the site of the worst Patriot battle defeat of the American Revolution, where British troops under Lord Cornwallis defeated the Americans commanded by the “Hero of Saratoga”, General Horatio Gates. It was here on August 16, 1780, that Revolutionary War hero, Johannes Baron de Kalb, was mortally wounded. A monument marks the spot where he fell, wounded in battle. De Kalb is currently buried beneath a monument on the grounds of Bethesda Presbyterian Church. The 2000-acre battlefield was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1961 and is located on South Carolina Secondary Highway 58 (Flat Rock Road) off Highway 521 North, five miles north of Camden.
Mark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Historic Camden Revolutionary War Field Days on the first weekend of November (Saturday and Sunday) in Historic Camden, South Carolina.

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1777 Whitemarsh Encampment
2019-11-02 | Hope Lodge Mansion, 553 S. Bethlehem Pike, Fort Washington, PA, 19034, United States
2019 1777 Whitemarsh Encampment (Hope Lodge Encampment)

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Join us for the 38th Annual 1777 Whitemarsh Encampment (Hope Lodge Encampment) on November 2, 2019 at the Hope Lodge Mansion in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania. The 1777 Whitemarsh Encampment commemorates the time from November 2 to December 11, 1777 when General George Washington and the Continental Army were encamped in the Whitemarsh Hills. Hope Lodge Mansion is open for self-guided tours all day, except during the skirmishes.

1777 Hope Lodge Encampment
Admission Prices
* Adults: $10.00
* Youth (ages 6-17): $5.00
* Seniors (65+): $5.00
* Family (One Car 2 adults and up to 4 children): $25.00
* Children (5 & under): FREE
* Friends of Hope Lodge Members: FREE
1777 Whitemarsh Encampment Mini-Gallery

1777 Whitemarsh Encampment Schedule
Saturday: 10am to 4pm (subject to change)
10:30 am Children’s Muster
11:30 am Skirmish between Colonial troops and British forces in the back field.
2:00 pm Children’s Muster
2:30 pm Skirmish between Colonial troops and British forces in the back field.
Tour the fort (reboubt) immediately following the Weapons Demonstration and also following the skirmish
Sunday: 10am to 4pm (subject to change)
10:30 am Revolutionary War Era Church Service in Garden
11:30 am Cashiering of a disgraced soldier on terrace in front of mansion
1:00 pm Weapons Demonstration in back field
2:30 pm Skirmish between Colonial troops and British forces in the back field. Tour the fort (reboubt) immediately following the Weapons Demonstration and also following the skirmish

Location
Hope Lodge Mansion
553 S. Bethlehem Pike
Fort Washington, PA 19034
About Hope Lodge
Hope Lodge was built between 1743 and 1748 by Samuel Morris, a prosperous Quaker entrepreneur. Morris acted as a farmer, ship owner, miller, iron-master, shop-owner, and owner of the mill now known as Mather Mill. Hope Lodge is an excellent example of early Georgian architecture, and it is possible that Edmund Woolley, architect of Independence Hall, offered advice in building. Samuel Morris owned the estate until his death in 1770, when it was inherited by his brother Joshua. Joshua in turn sold the property and dwelling to another Philadelphia merchant, William West.
Mark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next 1777 Whitemarsh Encampment ((Hope Lodge Encampment)) on the first weekend of November at the Hope Lodge Mansion in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania.

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Assault on Fort Mercer Reenactment
2019-10-27 | Red Bank Battlefield Historical Park, 100 Hessian Ave, National Park, NJ, 08063, United States
2019 Assault on Fort Mercer Reenactment
(aka Battle of Red Bank Battlefield Reenactment)

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Celebrate America’s heroes at the Assault on Fort Mercer Reenactment, part of the 18th Century Field Day on October 27, 2019 at Red Bank Battle Field Park in National Park, NJ. Eighteenth Century Field Day is a wonderful tradition that begins with a 10 mile run from Haddonfield to National Park that mirrors the run that Jonas Cattel made in 1777 when he went to warn the American patriots the Hessians were coming to attack Fort Mercer.

Assault on Fort Mercer Reenactment (aka Battle of Red Bank Battlefield Reenactment)
The Assault on Fort Mercer Reenactment commemorate the 1777 assault on Fort Mercer on the grounds surrounding the original fort. Sutlers and craft people will be set up among the exhibitors near the historic Whitall House as well.
Free Admission – Public Welcome
18th Century Field Day Schedule
10:00 am The Colonial Conjurer
10:30 am Awards Ceremony
11:00 am First Battle Reenactment
11:30 am The colonial Conjurer
12:00 pm Children’s Muster Drill
12:30 pm John Bartram Speaks
1:00 pm Sea Dogs Shenanigans
1:30 pm Children’s Muster Drill
2:00 pm Second Battle Reenactment
2:30 pm Sea Dogs Shenanigans
3:00 pm A Soldier’s Life
Reenactor Information
Full and probationary members of the Continental Line and British Brigade are invited to participate in the commemoration of the 17TT assault on Fort Mercer on the grounds surrounding the original fort in National Park, New Jersey. The 240th anniversary of this important Philadelphia Campaign attack should be especially interesting and action-filled event.

Troops should be at Fort Mercer no later than 10 a.m. An officers meeting will take place in front of the Whitall House also at 10 a.m. Two lively tacticals are scheduled for the Assault on Fort Mercer Reenactment: one at 11 a.m. and the other at 2 p.m. As before, the sponsors will provide lunch to all troops and authentically-dressed campfollowers.
Your unit will receive a stipend for each uniformed soldier present on the field and significant additional funds for artillery. Sutlers and crafts people will be set up among the exhibitors near the historic Whitall House as well.
County and park staff go to great effort to make this a hassle-free and successful event for reenactors. From a spectator’s point of view, it is also perhaps the safest reenactment sponsored anywhere: crowds are kept off the field by county employees and there is immediate battlefield cleanup by park staff.

Contact:
Freeholder Director Robert M. Damminger (856) 853-3395 or
Freeholder Frank J. DiMarco (856) 853-3386
Location
Red Bank Battlefield Historical Park
100 Hessian Ave
National Park, NJ 08063
856-853-5120
18th-Century Field Day and Jonas Cattell Memorial Run
The Assault on Fort Mercer Reenactment is part of tha larger 18th-Century Field Day and Jonas Cattell Memorial Run held annually at Red Bank Battlefield Park. Enjoy battle reenactments, colonial demonstrators, vendors, food, and fun! Learn about the Battle of Red Bank and why New Jersey is called “The Crossroads of the American Revolution.” Tour the Whitall House and visit with our hearth cookers preparing delicious fall-inspired food. Take in a spectacular sword fight and enjoy a colonial magic show. Cheer on the Jonas Cattell Run participants at the finish line. Fun, food, and activities for everyone!
About Jonas Cattell Memorial Run
At the age of 18, in October 1777, Jonas Cantwell became a hero. At that time, a force of Hessian troops was camped in Haddonfield. Jonas was said to have been apprenticed to a blacksmith in Haddonfield, but had stayed there too late and was arrested by the soldiers for violating curfew. His punishment was to spend the night in jail until first light. During the night, Jonas overheard the Hessian and British soldiers discussing a surprise, early morning attack they were planning for the following day. They planned to march to Fort Mercer on the Delaware River and overthrow the American patriots who were stationed there.

Jonas Cattell was familiar with all of the back trails in the area. In fact, he was known to have created a number of the trails. When he was released the following morning, Jonas used those back trails and ran the ten miles from Haddonfield to Fort Mercer so he could warn the patriots. Thanks to his knowledge of the area, he arrived well before the Hessians. This warning allowed the Americans to strategically position themselves to defend their fort. Even though the American patriots were outnumbered by three to one, because they were able to prepare for the battle against the Hessians, they were able to defeat the Hessian and British soldiers, and to inflict massive casualties while suffering minimal losses within their own ranks. After the battle, Jonas Cattell enlisted in the American forces and served throughout the Revolutionary War.
The Jonas Cattell Run was started in 1969 to honor this great American hero, and takes place each year during October. The Jonas Cattell Run starts at King’s Court in Haddonfield and finishes at Fort Mercer in National Park, New Jersey. The Haddonfield DAR Chapter presents a plaque to the first teenage runner to reach the finish line at Fort Mercer

About the Battle of Red Bank
Late in September 1777, Philadelphia was captured by British General William Howe, with a serious disadvantage. Extensive American river defenses blocked the shipping of food and supplies to the British army and citizens of Philadelphia. A major attack was planned against the garrison at Fort Mercer. A British brigade of about 1,200 Hessians under Colonel Carl Emil Ulrich Von Donop was ferried over to Coopers Ferry (now Camden) spending the night in Haddonfield.

On the morning of October 22, 1777, Colonel Von Donop and his brigade marched on Fort Mercer. Young Jonas Cattell, an apprentice blacksmith, alerted Colonel Christopher Greene that a surprise attack was imminent. Around 4 pm, the attack began. Quickly gaining the old northern section of the fort, the Hessians faced another 10 foot wall and abatis of sharpened tree trunks and branches. The disordered Hessians tried to move forward, but the Americans gained the advantage and held the fort. Hessian casualties amounted to over 500, including the mortally wounded Von Donop; while American counted 14 killed and 23 wounded out of 600. Many of the wounded, including Von Donop were taken to the Whitall house where they were tended by American doctors and Ann Whitall, who had remained in her home. Colonel Von Donop died in another house nearby and was interred with remains of his brigade on the battlefield.
The battle of Red Bank resulted in heavy losses to the British and was a much needed morale builder to Washington’s army, giving new hope and rallying the spirits of the soldiers. This victory coupled with the British defeat at Saratoga, New York, resulted in the French decision to enter the war against Great Britain. (Text from the Fort Mercer Battlefield information signs)
Mark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Assault on Fort Mercer Reenactment, part of the 18th Century Field Day on the second to last Sunday of October at Red Bank Battle Field Park in National Park, New Jersey.
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18th Century Market Fair at Locust Grove
2019-10-26 10:00 - 2019-10-27 16:30 | Locust Grove, 561 Blankenbaker Lane, Riverwood, KY, 40207, United States
18th Century Market Fair at Locust Grove

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You are invited to the 18th Century Market Fair at Locust Grove on October 27-28, 2019 in Louisville, Kentucky. The annual event takes place on the last weekend of October, transforming the picturesque grounds of the Locust Grove Estate into an interactive living history exhibit offering an unforgettable experience. The two-day 18th Century Market Fair at Locust Grove features staged battle reenactments between British and American troops, historically accurate arts and crafts from blacksmiths and Georgian age crafters and roaming historians filled with information and anecdotes that are great for all ages.

18th Century Market Fair at Locust Grove
Join with Locust Grove and the Illinois Regiment of Virginia as they bring the spirit of the past alive with the 18th Century Market Fair at Locust Grove. You can participate in 18th c. style entertainment, purchase replicas of 18th century military and household items, enjoy food and drink as our founders did, meet and converse with early Americans. Mock battles for our country’s independence feature General George Rogers Clark’s own company, the Illinois Regiment of Virginia, as well as British Dragoons and Marines, and German Hessians.
Experience Historic Locust Grove as it comes alive with the sounds of chatting and bargaining, the smells of wood smoke and gunpowder, and all the sights you would expect from a Market Fair set in the 1780s. Visitors will be able to converse with men, women, and children about life during the final years of the War for Independence, tour the house, perhaps join in a militia drill or two, learn songs and games from the period, and of course, shop at all the booths and tents that will spring up on the grounds! Over 25 vendors will be selling their period wares, from pottery to spoons to bread to bonnets. The property is divided between the Americans and the British, so be sure to take a tour of both camps to see and hear both sides of the story.
Market Fairs seem special to us today, but they were commonplace in Colonial America. Markets held in town squares or other designated marketplaces allowed far-flung members of the community to come into nascent towns to buy, sell, and trade goods and gossip. Markets helped communities to grow and towns to be more firmly established, with permanent stores and other trappings of civilization.
Here at Locust Grove, Market Fair is treated in much the same way as in the 1780s. The community has grown a great deal since the founding of Louisville in 1778, and they enjoy this time to catch up with neighbors and friends. The 18th Century Market Fair at Locust Grove offers an opportunity to check in on that earlier era, and immerse yourself in the daily activities of those who have come before us. Like Market Fairs of old, there is something for everyone. Market Fair is a rain or shine event, and there is plenty to do under cover even if we have some showers.
18th Century Market Fair at Locust Grove Mini Gallery

Concessions available. Admission for adults is $8 and children $4.
Tentative Schedule of Events
10:30-10:50 Morning Parade of the Military
11:00-11:30 Artillery Demonstration
11:30-12:00 Military Fashion Show (Auditorium)
11:30-12:00 Flax demonstration
12:30-1:00 Jack Salt & the Captain’s Daughter musical performance
12:30-1:00 Tour of the Military Camps: meet at the log cabin by the stone wall for the American Camp; meet at wood shop for the British Camp
12:30- 1:00 Riot in the Market
1:00-2:00 Undressing the Historical Lady with Maggie Waterman (Auditorium)
1:00-2:00 Jon Hagee, 18th Century Balladeer (Porch of the Historic Home)
1:00-1:30 Tour of the Military Camp: meet at the log cabin by the stone wall for the American Camp; meet at wood shop for the British Camp
1:30-2:00 Tour of the Military Camp: meet at the log cabin by the stone wall for the American Camp; meet at wood shop for the British Camp
1:30-2:00 Jack Salt & the Captain’s Daughter musical performance
2:00-2:45 Military Recruitment
3:00-3:45 Battle between Colonial and British Forces in the field
4:15-4:30 Military Retreat
11:00-11:20 Morning Parade of the Military
11:30-12:00 Jack Salt & the Captain’s Daughter musical performance
11:30-12:00 Military Fashion Show (Auditorium)
12:00-12:30 Artillery Demonstration
12:30-1:30 Jon Hagee, 18th Century Balladeer (Porch of the Historic Home)
12:30-1:00 Tour of the Military Camp: meet at the log cabin by the stone wall for the American Camp; meet at wood shop for the British Camp
1:00-1:30 Undressing the Historical Lady with Maggie Waterman (Auditorium)
1:00-1:30 Tour of the Military Camp: meet at the log cabin by the stone wall for the American Camp;meet at wood shop for the British Camp
1:00-1:30 Riot in the Market
1:30-2:00 Tour of the Military Camp: meet at the log cabin by the stone wall for the American Camp; meet at wood shop for the British Camp
1:30-2:00 Jack Salt & the Captain’s Daughter musical performance
1:30-2:30 Military Recruitment
2:00-3:00 Music by the Drewry Family, Don and Esther Drewry: 18th Century Instrumental Music (Porch of the Historic Home)
3:00-3:45 Battle between Colonial and British Forces in the field
3:45-4:00 Military Retreat
Contact
PHONE: (502) 897-9845
EMAIL: lghh@locustgrove.org
About the Reenactors
The Northwest Territory Alliance (NWTA) has formally been invited to Locust Grove Market Fair. Any unit or individual with current membership in the NWTA (or BAR, Continental Line, or British Brigade) are invited, encouraged to come.
Northwest Territory Alliance (NWTA) is an American Revolutionary War reenactment organization located in the Midwestern United States. There are over five hundred members from states as far west as Iowa, east to Ohio, north to the Canadian border and south to Tennessee.
They are non-profit educational organization that studies and recreates the culture, lifestyle, and arts of the time of the American Revolution, 1775-1783. They strive to duplicate the uniforms, weapons, battlefield tactics and camp life of the era as accurately as possible.
About Historic Locust Grove
This c.1792 Georgian mansion tells the story of its builders, William and Lucy Clark Croghan, and the story of American beginnings. William and Lucy Clark Croghan, along with Lucy’s brother, General George Rogers Clark, welcomed a generation of American luminaries to their home to rest, dialogue, campaign, and duel. Presidents James Monroe and Andrew Jackson, John James Audubon, Cassius Marcellus Clay, and Lewis and Clark, among others, all passed through Locust Grove. Now a National Historic Landmark, Locust Grove is a unique example of early Kentucky architecture, craftsmanship, and history.

Mark your calendar today so you won’t miss this year’s 18th Century Market Fair at Locust Grove the last weekend of October!
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Battle of Dollinger Farm 1776
2019-10-19 - 2019-10-20 | Dollinger Family Farm, 7420 E. Hansel Road, Channahon, IL, 60410, United States
2019 Battle of Dollinger Farm 1776

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The Annual Battle of Dollinger Farm 1776 on October 19-20, 2019 at the Dollinger Family Farm in Channahon, Illinois brings the Revolutionary War back to life. Let Dollinger Farms and the 1st Regiment of Light Dragoons take you back to 1775, when the 13 colonies were fighting for their independence from Great Britain. Smell the campfires as you meander through the town and visit the people of the time. See how they lived, dressed and prepared for war. Then experience the Battle of Dollinger Farm 1776 and witness history as the United States of America becomes a nation at Dollinger Family Farm!

Battle of Dollinger Farm 1776
The Dollinger family is very excited to bring a Revolutionary War event to their farm. They were encouraged by the idea of the North West Territory Alliance (NTWA) interacting with the crowds outside of our respective camps. The idea of holding up hay rides and things of the like were meet with enthusiasm. To add to the Battle of Dollinger Farm 1776 event, each event day will have a “Load and Fire” competition with prizes being awarded to the top two spots each day.
Daily Load and Fire Competition Prizes
1st place – $30 gift certificate and 1lbs of 3F powder
2nd place – $20 gift certificate.
Schedule of Events (subject to change)
Saturday
10:00am Morning Colors (Center Arena)
11:00am Tactical (Battlefield)
1:30pm Load and Fire Competition (Battlefield)
2:00pm Battle (Battlefield)
2:45pm Artillery Demo (Battlefield)
4:00pm Civilian Fashion Show (Machine Shed)
4:30pm Parade of Uniforms (Machine Shed)
5:00pm Closing Colors (Center Arena)
Sunday
10:00am Morning Colors (Center Arena)
11:00am Tactical (Battlefield)
1:00pm Civilian Fashion Show (Machine Shed)
1:30pm Load and Fire Competition (Battlefield)
2:00pm Battle (Battlefield)
2:45pm Artillary Demo (Battlefield)
3:30pm Parade of Uniforms (Machine Shed)
4:00pm Closing Colors (Center Arena)
Battle of Dollinger Farm 1776 Mini Gallery

Impromptu Battle?
The Dollinger Family Farm has no objection for staging late evening or early morning battles. The possibilities to have a good time are endless and only require you to attend. Be ready for anything!
Location
The Dollinger Family Farm’s Revolutionary War battle reenactment, “Battle of Dollinger Farm 1776” is located along the Illinois River in Channahon and near Minooka, southwest of Joliet. The event is hosted by the 1st Dragoons and provides a wonderful opportunity to have a new event south of Chicago by about an hour. It is located very close to the I-80 & I-55 interchange making it easy to get to via interstate travel.
Revolution and Pumpkins, Too!
The Battle of Dollinger Farm 1776 coincides with the Dollinger’s annual pumpkin farm which is known to draw in huge audiences. Due to amount of space available the more modern activities involved with the pumpkin farm will not encroach on our encampment. Activities within their pumpkin farm include a petting zoo, corn maze, steam-engine train rides, hay rides, face painting, a gift shop and modern food vendors. For more information about their pumpkin farm please visit (www.dollingerfarms.com).
More Information
Shelby Hauck with the 1st Dragoons @ drainsurgenn@gmail.com
About the 1st Regiment of Light Dragoons & the North West Territory Alliance
The 1st Regiment of Light Dragoons is part of a larger organization, the North West Territory Alliance (NWTA). The NWTA is an American Revolutionary War reenactment organization located in the Midwestern United States. There are over five hundred members from states as far west as Iowa, east to Ohio, north to the Canadian border and south to Tennessee. They are non-profit educational organization that studies and recreates the culture, lifestyle, and arts of the time of the American Revolution, 1775-1783. They strive to duplicate the uniforms, weapons, battlefield tactics and camp life of the era as accurately as possible.
Mark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Battle of Dollinger Farm 1776 on the first full weekend of October at the Dollinger Family Farm in Channahon, Illinois.

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Fort Massac Encampment
2019-10-19 - 2019-10-20 | Fort Massac State Park, 1308 E 5th Street, Metropolis, IL, 62960, United States
2019 Fort Massac Encampment

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The 45th Annual Fort Massac Encampment on October 19-20, 2019 at Fort Massac State Park in Metropolis, Illinois will feature the thunderous boom of cannons and a tempting assortment of foods and activities from which to choose. It is more than an old-timey crafts fair, as it pays tribute to Illinois’ rich frontier history. See what life was like back in the 1700s and early 1800s at the Fort Massac Encampment, which will be held at the historic site. Historical reenactors and skilled craftspeople representing French, British and Americans gather at the Encampment to demonstrate the skills and lifestyles of early residents in this area.

Fort Massac Encampment
Battle of Drouillard Creek Reenactment
Visitors to the two-day event view military camps and buck skinner lodges, craft stalls and trade blankets, and booths with period food and drinks. Battle re-enactments will again be held in the valley area, which Fort Massac Site Superintendent Terry Johnson says gives spectators the best view of the battle. The crowds will be able to watch the authentically-garbed troops face off in the Battle of Drouillard Creek.
The mock battles depict how a typical battle of those times between French, British and Colonial troops and their Indian allies might have looked.
Daily Event Schedule (subject to change)
10:00 am – Posting of Colors – Old Fort Area
10:30 am – 42nd Royal Highlanders’ Bagpiper Band – Main Event Area
11:30 am – Voyagers Canoe Welcome – Riverfront
1:00 pm – Fashion Show
3:00 pm – Mock Battle/Military Tactical Demonstration – Battlegrounds
5:00 pm (SAT) 4:30 pm (SUN) – Military Retreat Ceremony – Old Fort Area
5:00 pm (SUN) Event Closes – End of Sundays Activities
Fort Massac Encampment Mini-Gallery

Main Stage Area
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Located next to the museum by the military camp along the main walkway. The music being performed is of the 18th century. Various groups of entertainers will be performing throughout the day.
Children’s Activities
10:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Ongoing entertainment such as music, story telling, puppet shows. Located at the main event area next to the museum.
Food, Snacks and Drink
Enjoy period food rrom the many vendors located in the food area. Items such as candy, caramel corn, apple crisp, root beer, lemonade, turkey legs, elk burgers, ribs, chicken, sausage & kraut, cabbage, buffalo chili, corn on the cob, stew, ham & beans, Indian fry bread, pumpkin pie and much more!
Education Day Information
History will come to life for school kids from across the region at the Fort Massac Encampment. The Encampment vendors and re-enactors will have special programs and activities set up for all visiting schools. If you would like information about bringing a school or class fill out the online form and a representative from Fort Massac State Park will be in touch with you. You may also call Fort Massac at 618-524-4712.
Vendor Information
The Fort Massac Encampment prides itself on the authenticity of this event. All vendors – goods and food- must be in late 1700’s to early 1800 attire. All goods or food must be proven to have existed during that time period as well. As the event has grown we continue to receive requests from those that want to become vendors. Please complete the online form. Your submitted information will be reviewed by an IDNR representative. You will then be contacted by an IDNR representative if selected to become a vendor.
Fort Massac Encampment Location
Fort Massac State Park
1308 E 5th Stret
Metropolis, IL 62960
For More Information:
Call 618-524-5025 or 877-424-5025 or Email director@metropolistourism.com
About Fort Massac State Park
Fort Massac State Park, home of the annual Fort Massac Encampment, is a combination of scenic beauty, historic area with a replica 1802 American Fort, and museum and visitor center. Experience the scenic splendor of southern Illinois, with plenty of outdoor fun and events tied to the region’s rich history. Overlooking the Ohio River from the southern tip of Illinois, this majestic Fort Massac location has been preserved and maintained since 1908, when it became Illinois’ first state park. Fort Massac State Park is also home to special events that bring to life Colonial and early American history, including the popular Fort Massac Encampment festival each October, and fascinating interpretive programs year round at the park and the Fort Massac Visitor Center.
Mark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Fort Massac Encampment in October at Fort Massac State Park in Metropolis, Illinois.

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Battle of Mount Harmon Revolutionary War Reenactment
2019-10-12 - 2019-10-13 | Mount Harmon Plantation, 600 Mount Harmon Road, Earlesville, MD, 21919, United States
2019 Battle of Mount Harmon Revolutionary War Reenactment Festival

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Experience Living History at the Battle of Mount Harmon Revolutionary War Reenactment Festival on October 12-13, 2019 at the Mount Harmon Plantation in Earleville, Maryland. The Revolutionary War Reenactment & Colonial Festival features British and Rebel encampments and battle reenactments, a Colonial Marketplace and much more! Each day will feature colonial merchants, military skirmishes and battles, tactical demonstrations and drills, and of course a full-fledged Revolutionary War Encampment of both British and “Rebels” (continental and militia groups) will be at hand. The public will be able to: tour the encampments, shop at the colonial market faire, enjoy children’s activities, hearth cooking demonstrations, manor house tours, food and beverage vendors, and much more.

Battle of Mount Harmon Revolutionary War Reenactment & Colonial Festival
The Mount Harmon Plantation is hosting a National Revolutionary War Re-enactment & Colonial Festival featuring nearly 1,000 re-enactors, and an array of colonial craft vendors, and living history activities for the whole family to enjoy. Be sure to join us for all of the time traveling fun and see history come to life! Mount Harmon Plantation is a beautiful site of over 400 acres of fields, woods and Chesapeake Bay beaches suitable for landing at the two piers at low tide.
Each day, the Battle of Mount Harmon Revolutionary War Reenactment Festival will feature colonial merchants, military skirmishes and battles, tactical demonstrations and drills, and of course a full-fledged Revolutionary War Encampment of both British and “Rebels” (the good guys, continental and militia groups) will be at hand. The public will be able to: tour the encampments, shop at the colonial market faire, enjoy children’s activities, hearth cooking demonstrations, manor house tours, food and beverage vendors, and much more. Free parking & shuttle.

Admission: $5 per personChildren 12 & under & FOMH Members Free
Featured Activities

Revolutionary War Encampment
Colonial Marketplace
Military Skirmishes & Drills
Battle Reenactments
Hearth Cooking Demonstrations
Children’s Activities
Manor House Tours
Food Vendors

Location:Mount Harmon Plantation600 Mount Harmon RoadEarleville, MD 21919
For additional Event Information: Sponsorship and Advertising Opportunities, Media Coverage and Press Credentials:Call FOMH at 410-275-8819; Email info@mountharmon.org
Participant and Sutler Registration: Click links on Official Website.

Mark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Battle of Mount Harmon Revolutionary War Reenactment & Colonial Festival in October at the Mount Harmon Plantation in Earleville, Maryland.
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