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The Battle of Ridgefield Reenactment


*The event has already taken place on this date: Sun, 04/30/2017
Celebrate history! Step back in time. Smelt musket balls in colonial American and British encampments. Meet Benedict Arnold and Sybil Ludington! Witness a field hospital and a large scale reenactment down Ridgefield's Main Street. Free to attend.

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Cannons and cavalry, militia and musket fire, redcoats on the march — a Battle of Ridgefield re-enactment is planned for April 29th, as Ridgefield’s Masonic lodge, Jerusalem 49 hosts a celebration of the 240th anniversary of the fighting that took place April 27, 1777.  The Reenactment is a day full of activities for the whole family to enjoy with the American encampmemt at Keeler Tavern Museum and The British at Ballard Park. Both Encampments will feature:

• Smelting of Musket balls

• Cooking

• Drills

• Interacting with the soliders

• Period Artisans

• and much more...

The reenactment will also feature walking tours presented by the Ridgefield Historical Society, colonial music presented by the Ridgefield Library,  a parade with a fife and drum core, a field hospital presented by the Ridgefield Historical Society, and a tribute to our veterans. Have a look at our full Schedule of Events.

For Mom and Dad we suggest taking a look at The Black Tie Gala for an evening of fine dining and dancing

 

The weekend of wonder and exploration sponsored by The 1777 Wooster - Sons of Liberty Foundation a 501(c)3 educational charity and all Donations are tax deductible.

 

For more information visit https://BattleofRidgefield.org

 

 


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Location:

Ballard Park, Main Street, Ridgefield, CT
Main Street
Ridgefield, CT, 06877
United States

Phone:

(203) 403-7065
Contact name: 
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The event has already taken place on this date: 
04/30/2017
Time: 
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

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