The Battle of Newtown Revolutionary War Event
August 27, 28 & 29, 2010

Public Schedule
 

Friday, August 27th

  4:00 PM until Dusk -- A Special Free Sneak Preview!

                      In Elmira on E. Water Street across from Kennedy Valve.  There will be a mini-encampment, demonstrations,
                      Indian storytelling, lectures, and a Woods Tactical Battle.  Come on down and see what it is all about!

Saturday, August 28th

  9:00 AM     Event and camps open.

10:00 AM     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.

10:30 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 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     Gifting to the Indians Scenario -- at the Indian Village

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, across from the information table.

 2:00 PM       Formal Tea for Fashionable Ladies and Gentlemen -- in the lodge.
                       Wander quietly into the lodge and just observe this lovely tradition as the ladies and men take tea.

 2:30 PM      Military Drill For Kids --  See description above.

 3:00 PM      Woods Walk & Skirmish  --  Please see the description and information above.

 4:30 PM      Court Martial Scenario -- at the lodge.     

 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.

10:30 AM     18th Century Cricket Game -- in North Park.  Take the yellow bus down.

11:00 AM     Ransom of a White Captive from the Indians Scenario -- location to be announced.

 12:00 PM    18th Century Fashion Show of Men's and Ladies' clothing -- at 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      Military Drill For Kids --  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 our battlefield.  You will be surrounded by the action as the battle rages on both
                                                                   sides of you!

                        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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