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Revolutionary Camp & Living History at Skippack village

Commemorating the 238th camp of Washington's Army. Soldier drilling demo's. Colonial crafts & more. Bring the kids! Bring the Kids!

The troops are coming!

Revolutionary Camp & Living History at Skippack Village

Commemorating the 237th camp of Washington’s Army at historic Skippack village. Each day has different activities.


Colonial crafters, farmhouse tours, and more.

Get a sense of the life of a soldier at the actual 1777 encampment. Talk to the soldiers; learn about their duties, equipment and chores of the “camp followers.” On both days the troops will be marching, firing of muskets. Join in the drilling ! Demonstrations: 11:00, 1:30, 3:30 p.m.

- Visit the old summer kitchen that comes alive with colonial hearth cooking in the walk-in fireplace and bake oven. Butter churning, and apple butter making demo. Try turning the large paddle. (all on both days)

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*Coopersmith wood working demo, making buckets and barrels (for sale); rug braiding; other crafters! Each day offers different craft demonstrations.

*Bring the kids & dress up! Join an old-fashioned class with school marm (both days,2:15p).

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SATURDAY
* AUTHOR, Mark Blystone of “Foraging for Supplies, while in encampments and Valley Forge” (Sat. 12p)
* Quilt Making demo; Colonial Games for Children.

SUNDAY
* AUTHOR, Doug Shupinski, of “Effects on the Residents & Local Area during the Rev. War” (12:15p)
* PHILADELPHIA’S BETSY ROSS -Kids can help! (1-3p)
* Basket making; Dulcimer Music (1:30-3:30)


- There will be delicious Bauman’s apple cider and fruit butters for sale.


Bring the kids, dress in the colonial period and join the fun!

Donation for parking. Food will be available.


September 19 & 20, 2015
Times: Saturday, 10 am-5 pm, Sunday, 11 am-4 pm.

Presented by Skippack Historical Society at Indenhofen Farmstead, Rt.73 & Old Evansburg Road, across from the Skippack post office.

Link www.skippack.org

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