NewJerseymonthly.com: Brigade of the American Revolution Weekend
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Brigade of the American Revolution WeekendSaturday & Sunday, June 4 & 5
In commemoration of the 231st Anniversary of the Battle of Connecticut Farms & the Bicentennial of the Kean Family’s acquisition of Liberty Hall, the renown Brigade of the American Revolution will encamp on the historic grounds of the LHM.. This will be a weekend of energetic, colorful activity. During Friday night and early Saturday the 18th century camps are set up, complete with soldier's tents, officer's marquees, cooking areas and craft displays. After reveille and officer's call (the entire day is run by period drum signals), the Brigade is assembled, inspected and drilled in maneuvers and firings.
Throughout the day there will be Field Music & Artillery Demonstrations, along with the “People of the Brigade” Clothing Program. In the afternoon a safe tactical weapons demonstration is staged with American Continentals & Militia facing the Crown Forces of British, Tories, & Germans. The day ends with a formal Retreat Ceremony with honors to the flags, accompanied by the Brigade's Field Music. Sunday begins with optional Church services, conducted by a Chaplain in proper vestments for the 18th century. The remainder of the day follows a similar schedule to that of Saturday. Camp is struck late on Sunday. (For Additional Information: www.brigade.org).Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day
