UPCOMING EVENTS
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MUSTER DAY
Saturday, May 14, 2022
Noon to 5:00 pm
AT THE ARSENAL
May - 1775, word of a battle that took place a few weeks before in April in the Colony of Massachusetts Bay in the towns of Lexington and Concord has reached Long Island and the Huntington Militia is on the alert.
What could happen there could happen here!
The Militia must prepare for the worst and has been drilling on Huntington Green.
Come to their encampment and watch as they train. The men-at-arms must be ready with their muskets and cannon. Come to see them march, fire their muskets and the cannon. Every man must be ready. Towns people have been around the Green as well, and have been sharing their concerns and fears.
Yet, day to day life must go on!
SPEAK TO PEOPLE OF THE PAST!
Trades people will be out demonstrating their skills and offering their wares for sale.
Food for the Militia is being prepared over an open campfire.
The Arsenal will be open on a limited basis for tours.
THIS EVENT OFFERS SOMETHING FOR ALL AGES
MEN, WOMEN, BOYS, AND GIRLS!
SPEND A DAY IN THE PAST
AND EXPERIENCE WHAT LIFE WAS LIKE ON
18TH CENTURY LONG ISLAND!
THIS EVENT IS FREE!
When you come to visit us, walk across the road to the Huntington Historical Society's "Sheep to Shawl Festival".
Saturday, May 14, 2022
Noon to 5:00 pm
AT THE ARSENAL
May - 1775, word of a battle that took place a few weeks before in April in the Colony of Massachusetts Bay in the towns of Lexington and Concord has reached Long Island and the Huntington Militia is on the alert.
What could happen there could happen here!
The Militia must prepare for the worst and has been drilling on Huntington Green.
Come to their encampment and watch as they train. The men-at-arms must be ready with their muskets and cannon. Come to see them march, fire their muskets and the cannon. Every man must be ready. Towns people have been around the Green as well, and have been sharing their concerns and fears.
Yet, day to day life must go on!
SPEAK TO PEOPLE OF THE PAST!
Trades people will be out demonstrating their skills and offering their wares for sale.
Food for the Militia is being prepared over an open campfire.
The Arsenal will be open on a limited basis for tours.
THIS EVENT OFFERS SOMETHING FOR ALL AGES
MEN, WOMEN, BOYS, AND GIRLS!
SPEND A DAY IN THE PAST
AND EXPERIENCE WHAT LIFE WAS LIKE ON
18TH CENTURY LONG ISLAND!
THIS EVENT IS FREE!
When you come to visit us, walk across the road to the Huntington Historical Society's "Sheep to Shawl Festival".
