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Memorial Day Weekend, Rebellions and Revolution
May 29 @ 9:00 am
Frontier Culture Museum of Virginia
Event Details
Join us this Memorial day weekend for Rebellion and Revolution. This event will bring guest living historians to the museum to explore the revolts that have shaped, and been shaped by, American history. We will be joined by the Hog Island Garrison recreating the 1607 English enclosure riots, living historians portraying the Irish rebellion of 1798, Talon Silverhorn of the Eastern Shawnee Nation and Michelle Watson of the Navajo Nation brining us Native perspectives on the American Revolution, Museum staff & volunteers portraying soldiers of the American Revolution, and the Hannibal Guards presenting on the United States Colored Troops (USCT) during the American Civil War.
Also stop by on Monday May 29th, in commemorating the bravery of the many American patriots who made the ultimate sacrifice for our liberty. Watch a recreation of Crockett’s Western Battalion demonstrate the arms and tactics of the Revolution and join the men and women in a solemn commemoration of the valor and zeal of their fallen, honoring the heroes of 1776.
Island Wheels Food Truck will be at the museum on Saturday and Sunday.
This event is a General Admission Event and Annual Pass Holders are free.
Date
May 29
Time
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
EDT
Cost
cost not specified
Venue Details
Frontier Culture Museum of Virginia
1290 Richmond Ave
Staunton,
VA
24401
United States
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