Our annual Revolutionary War Encampment on the Museum grounds. Join us for a day of free family fun – including reenactments from the 5th Connecticut Regiment, cooking and marching demonstrations, period music, vendors, and more. Plus, General George Washington will make an appearance, accompanied by a very special guest.

Schedule: (Rain or shine!)

10:00am-4:00pm Demonstrations throughout the day will include:

Surgeon’s table
Various flag displays
Weaving and sewing
Soldier’s tent and display of equipment
Colonial clothing
Open hearth cooking and food
Butter churning
Colonial music
Camp tours and information about the 5th Connecticut regiment and its history

10:30am Musket and drill demonstration
11:00am Children’s march with wooden muskets
1:00pm Battle skirmish with invading British Marines
2:00pm Cannon firing demonstration

Big Bear Trading Company will be on site throughout the day selling jewelry, gear and goods inspired by the 17th – 19th centuries.
George Washington and his horse, Nelson, will make a special guest appearance.

Date: May 27, 2023

Location:

Webb Deane Stevens Museum
211 Main Street
Wethersfield, CT 06109

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