The Battle of Newtown Revolutionary War Event
August 27 & 28, 2011

Public Schedule
(Schedule is subject to change.)
 

Saturday, August 27th

  9:00 AM     Event and camps open to public.

10:15 AM     Woods Walk & Skirmish  --  You will be part of the scenario, as you are taken on a
                                                                           "Journey Through The Wilderness."  You will be guided
                                                                           and protected by a regiment of soldiers.  Step lively, and
                                                                           watch carefully!  You may be the first to spot the enemy!

                       Note:  The walk will take about 1 hour and is about 1/2 mile in length.  Because it follows on a
                       rough forest path, it is not Handicapped accessible and wheel chairs and strollers are not allowed.  Gunfire and
                       shouting may frighten very young children.  Please use your discretion.

                       Please be at the event early!  This is a popular feature and takes place on a first-come, first-served
                       basis.  You will need to catch the yellow bus near the monument at 10:00 AM to be taken to the starting
                       point.  The bus will also bring you back to the top of the park afterward.  There is no extra charge.

11:30 AM     Court Martial Scenario -- at the lodge.  

Hungry after your Wilderness Journey?
Be sure to have a bowl of our famous 'Tater Soup, cooked in an iron kettle over a fire.
Only $1.00 per cup.  Should be ready about 11:00 AM.
It's delicious!

There is also a food vendor in the handicapped parking lot, near the Park office.

1:00 PM      Military Music -- In front of the lodge.

1:30 PM      18th Century Tea for Ladies and Gentlemen of Refined Taste  -- Inside the lodge. 
                                Just enter quietly, observe, and listen to the conversation.

2:30 PM      Kids' Musket Drill --  To Arms!  To Arms!  All kids are called to muster!  Join the Drill Sergeant to learn how 18th
                                                             century soldiers drilled with their muskets.  Wooden toy muskets provided on loan.
                                                             Location to be announced.

 3:00 PM      Battle Re-enactment --  Location to be determined.

 5:00 PM      Event and camps close.

Be sure to visit:

Demonstrators  and  Sutlers
Continental Camp ~ British Regulars Camp ~ Indian Village ~ Loyalist Camp

You may ride the yellow bus down to the lower areas, or you can take the path through the woods.
It's about a half mile walk.

Sunday, August 30th

  9:00 AM     Event and camps open.

 9:15 AM      Divine Service (18th century-style church service) at the Lodge -- Public is invited and most welcome!

10:15 AM    Court Martial Scenario -- at the Lodge

11:15 AM     Execution by Firing Squad (Don't worry!  It's not real!) -- Near the Lodge.

12:30 PM     Military Music -- In front of the Lodge

'Tater Soup!
See above for food information.

There is a lot to see throughout the day!  Be sure to see everything.
See above for more information.

1:30 PM      Kids Musket Drill  --  To Arms!  To Arms!  All kids are called to muster!  Join the Drill Sergeant to learn how 18th
                                                             century soldiers drilled with their muskets.  Wooden toy muskets provided on loan.
                                                             Location to be announced.   

2:00 PM       Battle Re-enactment --  On the main battlefield

                        Note:  Please allow yourself plenty of time to get down to the battlefield.  You may walk the short trail,
                        or you may ride the yellow bus down.  Handicapped transportation down to the battlefield area is
                        available.  Inquire at the Information table.

 4:00 PM       Event and camps close.
 

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