Revolution on the Hudson! Living History Experience

 

Save the date for our Revolution on the Hudson! Living History Experience on the waterfront in historic Tarrytown, NY, on October 22 from noon to 5 p.m. at Pierson Park. This family-friendly event is FREE.

Revolution on the Hudson! will feature historical figures such as George Washington, Benedict Arnold, Major John André, Benjamin Franklin, and Patriot David Williams. Multiple military reenactor groups will be on-site, including a cavalry unit, the 2nd Continental Light Dragoons, with several of their military horses, and Alexander Hamilton’s militia unit, Hearts of Oak.

There will be craft demonstrators including blacksmithing, demonstrations of Lenape technologies, colonial-period music, a military tent encampment and a marching/parade demonstration of more than 30 soldiers.

Theatrical performances will take place at intervals on the park’s outdoor stage (schedule below)—providing immersive, entertaining, and educational experiences.

Produced by Revolutionary Westchester 250
Sponsored in part by Westchester County Tourism & Film, Village of Tarrytown, and Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area and in partnership with The Historical Society Serving Sleepy Hollow & Tarrytown and Historic Hudson River Towns