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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.

 

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