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Revolutionary War Units

	5th Pennsylvania Regiment
	Coryell's Ferry Militia
	24th Connecticut Militia Regiment
	Major Zaddock Wright's Company of Peters' Corps Queen's Loyal Rangers
	Shrapnel's Battery, British Royal Artillery
	Sheldon's Horse, the Second Continental Light Dragoons

Events

May, 2000

Washington Crossing Historic Park
Washington Crossing, PA
Spring Festival: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday & Saturday, May 5th & 6th
Held at the Thompson-Neely House. See demonstrations and displays by Bucks County Handweavers and sheep-shearing - a favorite event for young and old! Refreshments available. House tours conducted by Park interpreters. Major attraction: Millennium Baby Lambs!
Cost: $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children (includes admission to all Park houses)

Washington Crossing Historic Park
Washington Crossing, PA
Colonial Encampment: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday, May 27th & 28th
See how Revolutionary War soldiers lived. Uniformed reenactors share stories and answer questions. Marches and military demonstrations will be held throughout the day.
Cost: $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children

~September, 2000~

The 37th Annual Colonial Faire & Muster of Fifes & Drums
Saturday, September 30th, Sudbury MA.
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sponsored by the Sudbury Companies of Militia & Minute and the Sudbury Ancient & Honourable Fifes & Drums. It will be held on Saturday, September 30th (rain date / October 1st) on the grounds of Longfellow's Wayside Inn, Sudbury, MA from 9AM to 5PM. There are usually 45 - 50 arts and crafts and food vendors along with a small encampment and a skirmish with the Crown forces. We will re-enact a typical officers election and promote a new colonel. There will also be 18th century games for children and, at noon, we have a parade of all the participating fife & drum units (usually 25 to 30). There will also be a blacksmith, a cooper, weavers and demonstrations of various other crafts of the era including musketry and militia drills. We average about 5,000 visitors each year. Parking and admission are free. A definite plus is that the Wayside Inn will beto visitors and diners (with reservations).

~October, 2000~

October 7-9, Oriskany Battlefield State Historic Site, New York
18TH CENTURY SUTTLERS AND ARTISANS NEEDED!!!!!
On October 7-9, 2000, Oriskany Battlefield State Historic Site in upstate New York will be hosting its very own 18th Century Artisan's Fair! We are looking for period suttlers, artisans, merchants, food vendors, craftspeople and any reenactment units to participate in this groundbreaking event. Colonial/rebel, loyalist, Native American groups are all welcome. As you portray 18th century trades to our visitors, you will be enjoying the beautiful weather and gorgeous colors of the Mohawk Valley in autumn! If you are interested in participating in our event, or have any questions or comments, please contact:
Oriskany Battlefield State Historic Site
7801 State Route 69
Oriskany NY 13424
TEL:
E-Mail: Amy.Clarey-Turner

Last updated May 1, 2000