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Revolutionary War Encampment @ Webb Deane Stevens (5/25/24)
May 25 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm EDT
Join us for a day of free family fun! The Colonial Encampment, presented by the 5th Connecticut Regiment, returns to the Webb Deane Stevens Museum grounds on Saturday, May 25, from 10 am to 4 pm. Enjoy cooking and marching demonstrations, period music, children’s activities, battle skirmishes, and much more!
Event Schedule (Rain or shine!)
1030am – Musket demonstration
11am – Children’s march with wooden muskets
1pm – Battle skirmish with British Marines
130pm – Cannon firing demonstration
2pm-4pm Camp functions and exhibits
Colonial music
Surgeons’ table
Open fire cooking
Flag history program
Various other camp life exhibits
Big Bear Trading Company will also be on-site throughout the day selling jewelry, gear and goods inspired by the 17th – 19th centuries.
PLEASE NOTE: All scheduled activities subject to change.
Regular Museum admission applies for guided house tours and access to exhibitions in the Holcombe Education Center and Kuckro Gallery.