Thursday, February 11, 2016

The Revolution in Huntington Beach Central Park, Presidents' Day Weekend

Washington Crossing the Delaware by Emanuel Leutze, MMA-NYC, 1851. (WikiCommons)

   Join the Huntington Beach Historical Society for a little rebellion this weekend, February 13 and 14, for The Revolution.  We understand both tea and coffee will be available (but for consumption, not dumping).

Saturday, February 13
10AM - Camps open to the public
11:30AM Artillery Demonstration
12PM - His Majesty's Forces' Manual of Arms
1PM - First Engagement - Battle of Lexington, 1775
2PM - Great Moments with Dr. Franklin
2:30PM - 18th c. Dancing Demonstration
3:30PM - Von Steuben's Drill at Valley Forge
5PM - Evening Skirmish - The Retreat to Boston, Parker's Revenge 1775

Sunday, February 14

9AM - Church Services
10AM - Camps open to the public
10:30AM - Artillery Demonstration
11AM - Von Steuben's Drill at Valley Forge
12PM - Second Engagement - Princeton, 1777
1PM - Great Moments with Dr. Franklin
1:30PM - 18th c. Dancing Demonstration
2PM - His Majesty's Forces' Manual of Arms
4PM - Event Closes


   More details on The Revolution web page at http://hbhistory.wix.com/hbhs#!the-revolution/dtzzu

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