June 13th. A centerpiece of OHS's year-long commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the nation's birth will be a presentation of a historically-accurate Revolutionary War encampment in Poquatuck Park by the New York 3rd Regiment. The event will be open to the public, family-friendly, educational, and free.
Additional components of the event will include a duo of musicians performing 18th-century songs on period instruments; a planned visit from the Revolutionary War boat from Port Washington (pending confirmation); sheep shearing demonstration to show how wool became clothing for soldiers and civilians; quill writing station where children and adults can try writing as it was done in the 18th century. felt boat-making activity for children, connecting craft, maritime history, and learning through hands-on engagement.
This program emphasizes daily life of Revolutionary War soldiers and civilians; the importance of Long Island Sound and maritime movement during the war; the specific role of Oysterponds and the North Fork in early Revolutionary War activity; traditional trades and skills that were essential in the 18th century.
Event Parking will be available at the Methodist Church (1395 Village Ln - enter on Orchard St).
Additional components of the event will include a duo of musicians performing 18th-century songs on period instruments; a planned visit from the Revolutionary War boat from Port Washington (pending confirmation); sheep shearing demonstration to show how wool became clothing for soldiers and civilians; quill writing station where children and adults can try writing as it was done in the 18th century. felt boat-making activity for children, connecting craft, maritime history, and learning through hands-on engagement.
This program emphasizes daily life of Revolutionary War soldiers and civilians; the importance of Long Island Sound and maritime movement during the war; the specific role of Oysterponds and the North Fork in early Revolutionary War activity; traditional trades and skills that were essential in the 18th century.
Event Parking will be available at the Methodist Church (1395 Village Ln - enter on Orchard St).
