Southold Historical Museum: Living History Day, July 12 & 13th w/ Third N.Y. Reenactors, 1775

Southold Historical Museum

to Host Living History Day!

July 12 & 13th

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Step back in history to the year 1775 and spend the day at Southold Historical Museum’s Maple Lane Campus on July 12 and July 13. Reenactors from the Third New York Regiment will set up tents and bring items that soldiers would need to live as they travelled to join up with General Washington and his troops. The reenactors will immerse themselves and visitors in a well-researched experience of what it was like to spend the day in a military encampment.

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The Third New York Regiment reenactors will portray a unit encamped in what is now Suffolk County during the War of Independence in 1775. Visitors will experience 18^th-century camp life, including demonstrations of firearms, military drills, and other daily tasks. The reenactment will be open to visitors from 10am to 4pm the entire weekend.

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In addition to the Reenactors, there will be a variety of demonstrations including blacksmithing, spinning, carpentry, and basket weaving. Members of Eastern L.I. Old Time Jam will also be playing an assortment of instruments outdoors. Furthermore, the Maple Lane Complex will be open for tours throughout the day.

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Families are invited to come and experience the reenactment of historical events and programs. Please keep in mind that the musket drills can be loud. Southold Historical Museum is committed to sharing and encouraging the exploration of local history, and thus, this event is free to all. Donations are gladly accepted. Located at 55200 Main Rd., Southold, NY.

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Southold Historical Museum programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.