| 9:00 am Hour | |
|---|---|
| Continental Artillery | Begin the day as Continental forces load and fire the cannon typical of the Revolutionary War |
| 10:00 am Hour | |
| Colonial School | Children attend school for academic, etiquette, and moral lessons of the day |
| British Swordplay | Watch British military demonstrate offensive and defensive techniques |
| Patrick Henry | A conversation with one of the revolution’s top orators |
| Unfurling History | Learn the history of the flags of the American Revolution |
| British Muster & Drill | The King’s forces maneuver and drill, preparing to suppress the rebellion |
| 11:00 am Hour | |
| Patriots in Petticoats | Contributions of lesser-known women to American Independence |
| Dance Instruction | Join this favorite pastime and learn some favorite colonial dances |
| Tea Tax Debate | Decide if you will march on the ships in the harbor that carry the King’s tea arrive early to participate |
| Patrick Ferguson | Listen to the Revolutionary War’s top marksman. Will you enlist? |
| Elevenses | Taste a traditional colonial drink, biscuits and tarts while you sit and visit with the founders about the ideas of the revolution ages 16 & older limited seating donations urged |
| American Militiaman | Find out why the American militia was so critical to the revolution |
| Never Caught | Hear the adventures of Ona Judge, escaped from servitude at Mt. Vernon |
| Children’s Militia | Young patriots join the militia to muster as they march through the Colonial Village and fire some rounds arrive early to participate |
| Calligraphy I | Beginners use pencil to learn the basic strokes that form 18th century script limited seating |
| Noon Hour | |
| Galvez and Rochambeau | A discussion of the roles of Spanish and French military in the American Revolution |
| Colonial School | Children attend school for academic, etiquette, and moral lessons of the day |
| Piracy Trial | Participate in the Admiralty Court. Will we hang another pirate? arrive early to participate |
| Lucet Class | Learn to work this ancient tool to make cord for laces, draw-strings, etc. limited seating |
| Continental Artillery | Join as Continental forces load and fire the cannon typical of the Revolutionary War |
| Shut-the-Box | Enter a tournament playing a popular game of chance and skill for a prize limited seating |
| Gunpowder Incident | Listen to the “true tale” of the appropriation of the people’s gunpowder by Virginia’s governor. Will the governor respond? |
| James Madison | A conversation with the Father of the Constitution of the United States |
| 1:00 pm Hour | |
| Colonial Folk Songs | Enjoy some of the lesser-known songs of the American colonial era |
| Sybil Luddington | You’ve heard of Paul Revere’s ride; now listen to Sybil tell of her harrowing ride |
| British Swordplay | Watch British military demonstrate offensive and defensive techniques |
| Declaration of Independence | Hear the Declaration of Independence as read by Founding Fathers and others affected by its ideas |
| Unfurling History | Learn the history of the flags of the American Revolution |
| British Muster & Drill | The King’s forces maneuver and drill, preparing to suppress the rebellion |
| 2:00 pm Hour | |
| Colonial School | Children attend school for academic, etiquette, and moral lessons of the day |
| Break bread with the Brits | Taste a traditional colonial drink, breads and jellies while you discuss happenings in the rebellious colonies with those loyal to the crown ages 16 & older limited seating donations urged |
| Hog-theft Trial | One colonist is accused of stealing a hog. Watch the wheels of British justice turn and help decide the fate of the accused arrive early to participate |
| Robert Morris | Hear from this signer of the Declaration who was the financier of the Revolution |
| Calligraphy II | Quill and ink instruction appropriate for adults and mature youth ($5 fee) limited seating |
| 3:00 pm Hour | |
| Continental Artillery | Join as Continental forces fire the cannon typical of the Revolutionary War |
| Never Caught | Hear the adventures of Ona Judge, escaped from servitude at Mt. Vernon |
| Unfurling History | Learn the history of the flags of the American Revolution |
| John Adams | A conversation with the titan of American Independence |
| Dance Instruction | Join this favorite pastime and learn some favorite colonial dances |
| Children’s Militia | Young patriots join the militia to muster as they march through the Colonial Village and fire some rounds arrive early to participate |
| Lucet Class | Learn to work this ancient tool to make cord for laces, draw-strings, etc. limited seating |
| 4:00 pm Hour | |
| Patrick Ferguson | Listen to the Revolutionary War’s top marksman. Will you enlist? |
| Colonial School | Children attend school for academic, etiquette, and moral lessons of the day |
| Benjamin Franklin | Join the Sage of America, the Newton of Electricity, Poor Richard himself—Dr. Franklin |
| Closing Firing | Close the day as the Crown forces and American troops join in a final volley |
| 7:00 pm, Friday, July 5 | |
| Colonial Dance | Join a colonial dance for adults and children old enough to follow instruction and participate in dancing |