A  REVOLUTIONARY  WAR  WEEKEND!
AUGUST  23  &  24, 2008

The 229th Commemoration of the
Battle of Newtown
 


Woods battle rages.
    
     The quiet mountaintop will again erupt with activity as the British Crown forces and their Native allies clash with the soldiers of the Continental Army.  Watch 18th century-style warfare in tactile action and full battle re-enactments on both Saturday, August 23th and Sunday, August 24th. 

Musket vs. rifle demonstration.

Watch  a musket vs. rifle firing demonstration, and learn the difference between the two.

Learn about 18th century clothing during a fashion show.

Civilian demonstrators.

Stroll through Sutler Row and visit 18th century merchants. 

 

Military camp.

 Wander through the camps and speak with British and American soldiers.  See what life was like for the women and children, or camp followers, who trailed behind the 18th century armies. 


 

Preparing for battle.

Skirmish in the mist.

 
   
   

The event opens to the public:

Saturday from 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM
Sunday from 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM

Public Event Schedule -- Check back later.

Admission:

Adults, $5; Seniors, $3; Children ages 6 through 18,  $3;
Kids under 6 admitted Free;  Family rate, $15.
(A family is considered to be 2 adult parents plus 2 to 4 kids.
More kids admitted for an additional $3 each.)


Be sure to take a look at our spectacular 225th Event, held in 2004!


Re-enactors' Online Registration Form

Re-enactors' Information Page