Colonial Encampment
Join us for a day of free family fun! The Colonial Encampment, presented by the 5th Connecticut Regiment, returns to the Webb Deane Stevens Museum grounds on Saturday, May 25, from 10 am to 4 pm. Enjoy cooking and marching demonstrations, period music, children’s activities, battle skirmishes, and much more!
Join us for a day of free family fun! The Colonial Encampment, presented by the 5th Connecticut Regiment, returns to the Webb Deane Stevens Museum grounds on Saturday, May 25, from 10 am to 4 pm. Enjoy cooking and marching demonstrations, period music, children’s activities, battle skirmishes, and much more!
Event Schedule (Rain or shine)
10:30 am – Musket demonstration
11am – Children’s march with wooden muskets
1 pm – Battle skirmish with British Marines
1:30 pm – Cannon firing demonstration
2 pm – 4 pm Camp functions and exhibits
- Colonial music
- Surgeons’ table
- Open fire cooking
- Flag history program
- Various other camp life exhibits
Big Bear Trading Company will also be on-site throughout the day selling jewelry, gear and goods inspired by the 17th – 19th centuries.
PLEASE NOTE: All scheduled activities subject to change.
