![]() ![]() Hardy, who made the trek to Huntington Beach with his wife and son, said he thought that Southern California had a Revolutionary War reenactment about 20 years ago. The Museum of the American Revolution staff will be onsite to discuss the tent and answer questions. For Saturdays revolution, the group had Benjamin Franklin, who was played by Orem, Utah, resident Gregg Hardy. We want this event to be a great event as far as material culture and authentic as possible, recreated units from the Revolutionary War. These dedicated groups often center their efforts on authentically recreating pivotal wars and battles, offering both their members and the curious public a vivid. This event is being presented by the Samuel Huntington Homestead. Historical reenactment groups and living history enthusiasts provide captivating insights into the daily lives of men and women from bygone eras. This first event hosted no more than thirty reenactors with a single cannon. Your unit is invited to the 300th Anniversary of the Samuel Huntington Homestead in Scotland Ct. Walk through the Museum of the American Revolution's replica of General Washington's War Tent, which served as the marquee-or office and sleeping quarters-that he used as the command center of the Continental Army. Civil War Days was founded in 1993 by Maureen Rivers and Carl Clink in Bartlett Park behind the Newland House Museum in Huntington Beach. ![]() Tour the 18th-century military encampments and see the camp followers go about their daily lives following the army. For the first time, the Huntington Beach Historical Society is hosting a reenactment of the American Revolution on the same battleground as the annual Civil War Days. Battle Times: Sat: 1:30 and 4 PM / Sun: 11 and 2 PM. American soldiers gained the country’s independence all over again Saturday, Feb. Camp followers supported the army in a variety of ways, including as washerwomen, seamstresses, nurses, and petty sutlers selling their wares to the soldiers. and Sun., September 2-3, 2017 Huntington Beach Reenactment 10 to 5 Saturday and 10 to 3 Sunday at Central Park on Gothard between Slater and Talbert Huntington Beach. ![]() Like the men enlisted in the army, the camp followers were often “on the strength” of the army and were issued wages and rations for their work. Visit with Camp FollowersĬamp followers - mostly women and children - traveled with the army, either because of their relationship to a soldier in the army, or displacement because of the war. Meet the soldiers who are encamped at Mount Vernon, discuss military techniques, and greet General Washington. Explore the Colonial Village at Historic Camden, witness the Battle of Camden BBQ fest, and dont miss the nations largest Force-on-Force Revolutionary War reenactment. Mount Vernon's serene 12-Acre Field transforms into a battleground as Continentals, Redcoats, and Hessians conduct military drills, perform cavalry demonstrations, and engage in 18th-century tacticals. Join us for a blast in November at Camden Revolutionary Days Experience a week-long celebration of our significant role in the Southern Campaign of the American Revolution. ![]()
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