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Lexington-Concord 250th Anniversary Commemorative Encampment

April 20 @ 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM PDT

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Free

Join us for a weekend of engaging Revolutionary War era military demonstrations, fife and drum music, and an 18th century living history camp at the Veterans Memorial Museum in Chehalis, WA. Entertaining and educational activities for all!

Learn how an 18th century cannon is fired- then see it happen!

Watch the infantry regiments drill and fire their muskets !

Study 18th century replica maps with the HMS Chatham.

Talk with Patriot and Loyalist civilians in camp.

Listen to battle-ready songs of the Columbia Fife & Drum. 

See how life was lived in the Revolutionary War Era.

Learn about the significance of the Battles of Lexington and Concord!

Gain fascinating insights into the lives of soldiers, civilians, and sailors of the 18th century. Meet and learn from our represented units at the event:

  • 43rd Regiment of Foot (British infantry)
  • 3rd New Hampshire (American infantry)
  • Artillery (Royal and Continental)
  • Fife & Drum (marching band)
  • HMS Chatham
  • Colonial Civilians

Donations are appreciated. Free parking and restrooms are available. Handicap accessible grounds. Homeschool groups welcome. Families and children encouraged.

LEARN MORE HERE!

Organizer

Spirit of ’76 Living History Association
Phone
(360) 620-3287
Email
huxtable.elsie@gmail.com
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Other

First Day Open/Close Times......
10am-5pm
Second Day Open/Close Times......
10am-3pm
Event Genre......
American Revolutionary War
Available At The Event.......
Military, Civilians, Demos
Education Day Date/Time......
all day

Venue

Veterans Memorial Museum
100 Southwest Veterans Way
Chehalis, WA 98532 United States
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