Events
& Activities Newburyport, MA
BATTLE RE-ENACTMENTS:
Usually held on the actual site
(e.g. the Battle of Monmouth), hundreds of re-enactors recreate the
event as they occurred.
HISTORIC ANNIVERSARIES:
Re-enactors set up an 18th century
army encampment and mock battle to commemorate an historic town's or
site's founding (e.g., the 220th Anniversary of Ft. Ontario.)
18th CENTURY WAR GAMES:
Exactly what you think they are -
you're out in the boondocks and it's us against them - all in the
spirit of fun, of course.
AUTHENTICITY WEEKENDS:
Once in a lifetime chances to live
exactly as the common soldier did under the same conditions ("Please
pass the boiled shoe"). It may sound grim, but it's great fun and
an education you'll get nowhere else.
SPECIAL EVENTS:
The Regiment does accept invitations
for extraordinary civic events such as forming the Honor Guard for the
Colors in the "Welcome Home" Parade for the Desert Storm troops in New
York
City.
FILMS & TELEVISION:
The Regiment has been involved in a
number of historical documentaries and films focusing on the lives of
Revolutionary War participants and historic events during the War.
The
Patriot Visa Commercial
18th CENTURY INSTRUCTION:
The Brigade of the American
Revolution holds a School of the Soldier where experts instruct on 18th
Century soldiers' skills, tactics and daily life. There are also
classes for campfollowers and period games for children. The
Brigade also holds a School of Music for military fifers and drummers.
FIRELOCK MATCHES:
Twice a year Match Competitions for
teams and individuals are sponsored by the Brigade of the American
Revolution for muskets, flintlock rifles and pistols.