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Colonial Heritage Festival

July 3-5 of 2025

Show

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.
Never Caught	Hear the adventures of Ona Judge, escaped from servitude at Mt. Vernon.
Sybil Ludington	You’ve heard of Paul Revere’s ride; now listen to Sybil tell of her harrowing ride.
British Muster & Drill	The King’s forces maneuver and drill, preparing to suppress the rebellion.
11:00 am Hour
Elizabeth Freeman	Hear the journey of the woman who was first to win freedom under the Massachusetts Constitution through the courts.
Hammer Dulcimer	Listen to a musical performance on this classical 18th century instrument.
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
Mercy Otis Warren	Hear from one of America’s foremost Founding Mothers.
Continental Artillery	Watch Continental forces load and fire cannon typical of the Revolutionary War.
Calligraphy I	Beginners use pencil to learn the basic strokes that form 18th century script. limited seating
Noon Hour
Dance Instruction	Join this favorite pastime and learn some favorite colonial dances.
Colonial School	Children attend school for academic, etiquette, and moral lessons of the day.
Spilling Tea and Making History	Hear Penelope Barker, organizer of the Edenton Tea Party, discuss the politics of 1774. Will you join the boycott of British goods?
Roger Sherman	Hear the experience of the only founding father to sign all 4 founding documents.
Piracy Trial	In this Admiralty Court, will we hang another pirate or convict a smuggler? arrive early to participate
Children’s Militia	Young colonists muster & march to show their patriotism. # of participants limited
Shut-the-Box	Enter a tournament playing a popular game of chance and skill for a prize. limited seating
Lucet Class	Learn to work this ancient tool to make cord for laces, draw-strings, etc. limited seating
Galvez and Rochambeau	A discussion of the Spanish & French roles in the American Revolution.
Never Caught	Hear the adventures of Ona Judge, escaped from servitude at Mt. Vernon.
James Madison	A conversation with the Father of the United States Constitution.
1:00 pm Hour
Patriots in Petticoats	Contributions of lesser-known women to American Independence.
British Swordplay	Watch British military demonstrate offensive and defensive techniques.
Children’s Militia	Young colonists muster, march to show their loyalty. # of participants limited
Declaration of Independence	Hear the Declaration of Independence as read by Founding Fathers and others affected by its ideas. Ask a founder a question.
2:00 pm Hour
Unfurling History	Learn the history of the flags of the American Revolution.
Colonial School	Children attend school for academic, etiquette, and moral lessons of the day.
Colonial Folk Songs	Enjoy some of the lesser-known songs of the American colonial era.
Continental Artillery	Join as Continental forces fire the cannon typical of the Revolutionary War.
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
Hammered Dulcimer	Listen to a performance of this classical 18th century instrument.
Calligraphy II	Quill and ink instruction appropriate for adults and mature youth ($5 fee) limited seating
3:00 pm Hour
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
Children’s Militia	Young colonists muster, march to show their patriotism. # of participants limited
Elizabeth Freeman	Hear the journey of the woman who was first to win freedom under the Massachusetts Constitution through the courts.
British Muster & Drill	The King’s forces maneuver and drill, preparing to suppress the rebellion.
Spilling Tea and Making History	Hear Penelope Barker, organizer of the Edenton Tea Party, discuss the politics of 1774. Will you join the boycott of British goods?
Mercy Otis Warren	Hear from one of America’s foremost Founding Mothers.
Unfurling History	Learn the history of the flags of the American Revolution.
Robert Morris	Hear from this signer of the Declaration who was the financier of the Revolution.
Sybil Ludington	You’ve heard of Paul Revere’s ride; now listen to Sybil tell of her harrowing ride.
John Adams	A conversation with the titan of American Independence.
Dance Instruction	Join this favorite pastime and learn some favorite colonial dances.
Shut-the-Box	Enter a tournament playing a popular game of chance and skill for a prize. limited seating
4:00 pm Hour
John Hancock	A conversation with the man who lead the Continental Congress to independence.
Lucet Class	Learn to work this ancient tool to make cord for laces, draw-strings, etc. limited seating
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.
Founding Father	A conversation with a Founding Father. Who will it be? Come Find out.
Military Closing Volleys	Close the day as the Crown forces and American troops join in a final volley.
7:00 pm, Thursday, July 3
Colonial Dance	Join a colonial dance for adults and children old enough to follow instruction and participate in dancing.