Revolution on the Hudson! A Living History Experience

REVOLUTION ON THE HUDSON! Is a free event offering a living history experience on the waterfront in historic Tarrytown, NY, on October 22 from noon to 5 p.m. at Pierson Park. This family-friendly event will feature historical figures such as George Washington, Benedict Arnold, Major John André, Benjamin Franklin, and Patriot David Williams. Multiple military reenactor groups will be on-site, including a cavalry unit, the 2nd Continental Light Dragoons, with several of their military horses, and Alexander Hamilton’s militia unit, Hearts of Oak. There will be craft demonstrators including blacksmithing, demonstrations of Lenape technologies, colonial-period music, a military tent encampment and a marching/parade demonstration of more than 30 soldiers with musket firing. Theatrical performances will take place at intervals on the park’s outdoor stage—providing immersive, entertaining, and educational experiences.
 

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Category: Community | History