(Credit: Montgomery County)
(The following information was provided by the Montgomery County Office of Communications.)
Montgomery County residents can experience Revolutionary War demonstrations and fanfare May 18-19 at Pennypacker Mills. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on May 18 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 19, the grounds will transform into an American Revolution-era military encampment — much like the Continental Army camp set up at Pennypacker Mills in 1777.
"And then I said, 'Redcoats? More like DEADcoats!'"In its second year, this family-friendly event is free to attend (suggested $2 donation) and features a variety of activities for visitors of all ages, including
· Dozens of reenactors portraying soldiers and camp followers
· Firing and maneuvering drills
· Cavalry demonstrations
· Food and beer available for purchase
· Presentations from guest lecturers
· Special exhibition on merchant marine “Privateers” from the AWI Privateer Museum
· Colonial brewing demonstration with the Regimental Brewmeister
· Crafts and activities for children
· Colonial fife and drum music
· Music from Charlie Zahm (Sunday, May 19)
For more information and a full schedule, visit the event website.
ABOUT PENNYPACKER MILLS
Located at 5 Haldeman Road in Schwenksville, PA, Pennypacker Mills is an immersive Colonial revival mansion and Revolutionary War encampment site that offers visitors a unique glimpse into the past. Pennypacker Mills is operated by Montgomery County’s Division of Parks, Trails & Historic Sites. The site is open year-round for free guided tours, seasonal events, craft workshops, special presentations, education programs, the StoryWalk® and changing exhibits.
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Contact Laura Foose, museum educator, at Laura.Foose@montgomerycountypa.gov or 610-287-9349 for more information.
