Re-enactors from the Brigade of the American Revolution
(BAR) will portray French, American, Loyalist,
and British soldiers encamped in the field as they
would have appeared during comte de Rochambeau's visit
of 1781. French units will include the Regiment Saintonge,
Royal Deux-Ponts, and the mounted hussars of Lauzun's
Legion. Actors will bring to life the comte de Rochambeau,
Lafayette and His Excellency General Washington accompanied
by his mounted staff. The 5th Connecticut, 3rd New
Jersey, and 3rd New York regiments will be joined by
other Continentals from New York and New England. His
Majesty King George III will be represented by re-enactors
from Butler's Rangers, Delancey's Brigade, and several
Regiments of Foote.
The bustling camps will offer spectators a continuous
slice of 18th century military life.
| 7AM-9:30 AM |
Ridgebury Meadow campsite open for re-enanactor
registration
and set-up |
| 10AM |
Campsite open to public (entrance by bus only) |
| 10AM |
Officers Call (on parade ground) |
| 10:30AM |
Brigade formation and safety inspection
(on parade ground) |
| 11:00AM |
Crown skirmishing begins and runs continuously
until 3PM. . Individual Continental
Regiments will rotate patrol duty in the skirmishing
zone. Regimental bayonet practice from 11AM-3PM. |
| 12Noon-1PM |
Nooning (victuals for the troops) |
| 1PM |
“People of the Brigade" (male & female
re-enactors demonstrate clothing & arms) |
| 2 PM |
“Music of the Brigade" (18th
century military musicians) |
| 2:30PM |
Artillery Demonstration |
| 3:00PM |
Brigade formation for review by General Washington
and the comte de Rochambeau |
| 4 PM |
Camp closes to public; final bus departs
to parking area |
| 10 AM |
Campsite open to public (entrance by bus only) |
| 10AM |
Divine Service at Congregational Church (Bus
returns at 11) |
| 10:30AM |
“Music of the Brigade (18th
century military musicians) |
| 11:00AM |
Brigade formation, safety inspection & review
by General . Washington and comte
de Rochambeau. |
| 11:30AM -12:30 |
Catholic Mass in the field for French units (Parade ground) |
| 12:30-1:30PM |
Nooning (victuals for the troops) |
| 2PM-3:30PM |
Regimental competitive Bayonet exercise (Parade
ground) |
| 2:30PM |
Artillery Demonstration |
| 3:30 PM |
Presentation ceremony for winners of Bayonet
exercise |
| 4 PM |
Camp closes to the public; final buses depart
to parking area |
