CVLHC is a group of people who are history buffs, nature lovers, educators, living historians, re-enactors, and just plain people. About 15 years ago, we decided to join together with the common purpose of enjoying history, and about 10 years ago, we were given permission to hold Living History events at the Newtown Battlefield State Park.  We are an incorporated, non-profit (501-c-3) organization.  All donations made to our organization are tax deductible according to New York State law.

Each year, CVLHC presents several Living History events at Newtown Battlefield State Park.

1. Our season begins with the Ben Newton Memorial Civil War Re-enactment event, held the 1^st weekend in May.

2. In late August, we commemorate the anniversary of the Battle of Newtown, which was the key battle of the Sullivan Expedition against the Iroquois Nations.

3. In between these two events, we sometimes present other events, such as a Rendezvous, a Native American Heritage Festival, or a Fall Mountaintop Music Festival.

1. By helping to bring attention, and people, to the park through our Living History events. Most notably, our recent 225^th Anniversary Commemoration of the Battle of Newtown, which took place the weekend of August 27-29, 2004, brought thousands of visitors to Newtown from many states and Canada.

2. We have constructed a historically accurate Indian Village of the type used by Northeastern woodland Indians within the park. This village is one of only three in New York state.

3. A year ago, a sub-group or committee called the "Friends of Newtown Battlefield" was formed to assist the Living History Center in promoting and preserving the Battlefield.

1. By giving us your financial support, by becoming a member of the Chemung Valley Living History Center and the Friends of Newtown Battlefield.

2. By attending our regular, monthly Membership/Board meetings.

3. By volunteering to work with us at Park work days, and at our Living History events.

By becoming directly and actively involved with our group, you can help us to continue to honor our great American Heritage by bringing our amazing history alive, and to ensure that the Newtown Battlefield State Park remains open for future generations to use and enjoy!