Time Travel with The Annual Revolutionary War Encampment

Join us for a day of FREE family fun on May 25!

It's here! A family favorite returns to the Webb Deane Stevens Museum Saturday, May 25! Travel back in time and experience our Annual Revolutionary War Encampment, presented by the 5th Connecticut Regiment. Join us from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for a fun, educational immersion in the Colonial era.

The free festivities will begin on the Museum grounds immediately following the Town of Wethersfield Memorial Day Parade (please see traffic advisory below).
Event Schedule (rain or shine!)

10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Demonstrations throughout the day will include:

• Colonial music
• Surgeon's table
• Open hearth cooking and food
• Flag displays and history programs
• Weaving and sewing
• Soldier's tent and display of equipment
• Colonial clothing
• Butter churning
• Camp tours and information about the 5th Connecticut Regiment and its history

10:30 a.m. Musket and drill demonstration

11:00 a.m. Children's march with wooden muskets

1:00 p.m. Battle skirmish with invading British Marines

1:30 p.m. Canon firing demonstration

Big Bear Trading Company will 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.

Regular Museum admission applies for guided house tours and access to exhibitions in the Holcombe Education Center and Kuckro Gallery.

Traffic Advisory

The Town of Wethersfield's annual Memorial Day Parade will be held this Saturday, at 9:00 a.m. Please anticipate road closures starting at 8:30 a.m. in the areas of State Street, Hartford Avenue, Nott Street, Garden Street, Church Street, Main Street, and Marsh Street.

The Webb Deane Stevens Museum is a property of
The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America
in the State of Connecticut
To learn more about the Society, click here.