UPCOMING EVENTS
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THE BATTLE OF FORT SLONGO
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
OCTOBER 2&3, 2021
10 am to 4 pm
OLD BETHPAGE VILLAGE RESTORATION,
Old Bethpage, NY
This two day event will reenact the Battle of Fort Slongo, known more commonly today as the Battle of Fort "Salonga". The battle took place on Long Island in the year 1781 where the town of Fort Salonga stands to day. The battle will be reenacted both days of this event. Fort Slongo was a British fortification that was attacked by Continental and Militia troops that traveled across Long Island Sound from Connecticut to raid the fort. The British were aided by Loyalist Provincial Troops who were American who fought with the British.
All of these combatants will be on the field at this event.
Prior to the battle you will watch these troops drill in their encampments. Watch muskets being fired and the cannon being made ready and fired!
Citizens of the day will be present to speak with about what it is like to live under the occupation of British Troops and live under the martial law of a British military governor! Ask about what hardships they have had to endure at the hands of the British who have taken over their homes and taken from them whatever they need!
Step back to the year 1781 and see what life was like on
Long Island!
This is a multi-unit event sponsored and coordinated by the Huntington Militia.
PAID ADMISSION TO OLD BETHPAGE VILLAGE RESTORATION IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND THIS EVENT.
THERE IS NO TWO DAY TICKET.
TO ATTEND BOTH DAYS A TICKET IS REQUIRED FOR EACH DAY.
Tickets may be purchased in advance at the OBVR website or at OBVR on the days of the events.
OBVR does have Covid requirements. Anyone not vaccinated must wear a mask when inside any of the buildings. Social Distancing is to be followed at all times in OBVR.
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
OCTOBER 2&3, 2021
10 am to 4 pm
OLD BETHPAGE VILLAGE RESTORATION,
Old Bethpage, NY
This two day event will reenact the Battle of Fort Slongo, known more commonly today as the Battle of Fort "Salonga". The battle took place on Long Island in the year 1781 where the town of Fort Salonga stands to day. The battle will be reenacted both days of this event. Fort Slongo was a British fortification that was attacked by Continental and Militia troops that traveled across Long Island Sound from Connecticut to raid the fort. The British were aided by Loyalist Provincial Troops who were American who fought with the British.
All of these combatants will be on the field at this event.
Prior to the battle you will watch these troops drill in their encampments. Watch muskets being fired and the cannon being made ready and fired!
Citizens of the day will be present to speak with about what it is like to live under the occupation of British Troops and live under the martial law of a British military governor! Ask about what hardships they have had to endure at the hands of the British who have taken over their homes and taken from them whatever they need!
Step back to the year 1781 and see what life was like on
Long Island!
This is a multi-unit event sponsored and coordinated by the Huntington Militia.
PAID ADMISSION TO OLD BETHPAGE VILLAGE RESTORATION IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND THIS EVENT.
THERE IS NO TWO DAY TICKET.
TO ATTEND BOTH DAYS A TICKET IS REQUIRED FOR EACH DAY.
Tickets may be purchased in advance at the OBVR website or at OBVR on the days of the events.
OBVR does have Covid requirements. Anyone not vaccinated must wear a mask when inside any of the buildings. Social Distancing is to be followed at all times in OBVR.
IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF THE PUBLIC, THE PUBLIC ATTENDING IN-PERSON EVENTS ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR A FACE MASK COVERING NOSE AND MOUTH AT ALL TIMES WHEN INDOORS AND MAINTAIN SOCIAL DISTANCING AT 6 FEET APART.
PARTICIPANTS WHO HAVE NOT BEEN VACCINATED ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR FACE MASKS OUTDOORS AND ALL PARTICIPANTS ARE REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN SOCIAL DISTANCING. EVENTS INDOORS REQUIRE ALL TO WEAR FACE MASKS AT ALL TIMES.
SOME EVENTS MAY REQUIRE VISITORS TO FOLLOW A SPECIFIED PATH TO VIEW THE EVENT. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE EVENT SITE MUST BE FOLLOWED!
PARTICIPANTS WHO HAVE NOT BEEN VACCINATED ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR FACE MASKS OUTDOORS AND ALL PARTICIPANTS ARE REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN SOCIAL DISTANCING. EVENTS INDOORS REQUIRE ALL TO WEAR FACE MASKS AT ALL TIMES.
SOME EVENTS MAY REQUIRE VISITORS TO FOLLOW A SPECIFIED PATH TO VIEW THE EVENT. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE EVENT SITE MUST BE FOLLOWED!
THANK YOU!
