The 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.

Event Schedule (Rain or Shine)

10:30 a.m: Musket demonstration
11:00 a.m: Children’s march with wooden muskets
1:00 p.m: Battle skirmish with British Marines
1:30 p.m: Cannon firing demonstration
2:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m: 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.