Mark your calendars for September 24 & 25. Mount Harmon is hosting a National Revolutionary War Re-enactment & Colonial Festival featuring nearly 1,000 re-enactors, and an array of colonial craft vendors and activities for the whole family to enjoy.
Each day will feature military skirmishes, tactical demonstrations and drills, colonial crafts, food vendors, and of course a full fledged Revolutionary War Encampment of both British and “Rebels” (the good guys, continental and militia groups) will be at hand.
The public will be able to: tour the encampments, shop at the colonial faire, enchildren’s activities, hearth cooking demonstrations, manor house tours, nature walks, and more.
The Reenactment celebrates the 1777 Campaign of the Revolutionary War. Here is some background:
The Campaign of 1777 began when the British fleet anchored at the mouth of the Sassafras River and landed at Oldfield Point, as part of the largest amphibious landing of the Revolutionary War. General Howe marched his British troops onto Head of Elk, and continued north toward the then American Capital of Philadelphia. General Howe’s goal was to bring George Washington and his army to battle by forcing him to defend the rebel capital and the Congress then meeting there. Howe hoped to destroy the main army under Washington, capture or disperse the Congress, and bring an
end the rebellion in the colonies once and for all.
For additional Event Information, call FOMH at 410-275-8819 or e-mail [email protected].
Tickets: $5 per person, Children 12 & under & FOMH Members Free
Saturday, September 24 – 10am to 5pm
Sunday, September 25, 10am to 3pm
600 Mount Harmon Road
Earleville, MD 21919
410-275-8819
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