“British March Through Redding”

Experience History Come Alive with Wilton’s Daughters of the American Revolution, Drum Hill Chapter!

On Saturday, April 27, at the Historic Onion Field in Redding, CT, join to commemorate the 1777 March of the Crown Forces through Redding, on a mission to dismantle the Continental Army Supply Depot in Danbury. This one-day educational Living History event will be presented by “The Brigade of the American Revolution.” There will be fun for the whole family! Enjoy a Revolutionary War Encampment, a Colonial Marketplace, Soldiers in full authentic uniforms, and an exciting Battle Reenactment.

Schedule of Activities:
10:00 a.m. Formation and Safety Inspection of Muskets
10:30 a.m. Artillery demonstration
11:30 a.m. Medical demonstration
12:00 p.m. Lunch and Programming
1:00 p.m. People of the Encampment
1:30 p.m. Children’s Muster and Wooden Musket Drill
2:30 p.m. Artillery Demonstration
3:00 p.m. Tactical Weapons Demonstration (Battle Reenactment)
3:45 p.m. Salute to Armed Services Members and First Responders

This amazing event is sponsored by the Drum Hill Chapter of the NSDAR and the Town of Redding Historic Cemetery Committee.

For Information and Tickets visit online. Tickets are also available at the gate the day of the event. Call 203.770.1715 for more information.