At Fort Mifflin Saturday and Sunday, join the Continental Army, participate in a musket…
On Saturday and Sunday, enjoy a weekend of living history and experience the American Revolution as Fort Mifflin and the Olde Fort Mifflin Historical Society celebrate the 235th anniversary of the Siege and Bombardment.
Guests can go on a kid-friendly scavenger hunt and speak to actors portraying soldiers to find items such as an argyle stocking, a slow match, cocoa nibs, and more. Learn about 18th-century weapons and how soldiers prepared meals in open-hearth demonstrations. Join the Continental Army, participate in a musket drill, then reenergize with a sample of American Heritage chocolate. Visitors will also meet the "Hercules of the Revolution," Peter Francisco, as his real-life descendant Travis Bowman portrays him. Guests can also walk through the barracks where British and Continental soldiers were housed, and watch them re-create tactical battles each day.
Siege and Bombardment from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Fort Mifflin on the Delaware, Fort Mifflin and Hog Island Roads. General admission is $6, $3 for veterans or children. Event is rain or shine. Information: 215-685-4167 or www.fortmifflin.com.
