Revolutionary War-era Military Encampment
and Demonstrations of Camp Life.
Re-enactment members of the 10th Massachusetts Regiment, Colonel Bailey's 2nd Mass.
Regiment, and the Royal Irish Artillery will set up wedge tents (used for sleeping), dining flys, a commissary, and supply tents. Learn about swords and weapons. Demonstrations include spinning, weaving, woodworking, leatherwork, and 18th century cooking. Children will have an opportunity to participate in a drill with toy muskets. Cannon drills and firings (with blank rounds)
are also on the schedule.
Free admission. Soups and other hot refreshments to quench the appetite and thirst of attendees available for purchase. Proceeds from this event will support the operations of the Holliston Historical Society.
Time:
Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Sat, Nov 2 - Sun, Nov 3, 2024
Venue:
547 Washington Street, Holliston, MA 01746
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