UPCOMING EVENTS
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MUSTER DAY
AT THE ARSENAL
AND VILLAGE GREEN
225 PARK AVENUE
HUNTINGTON, NY
NOON - 4 pm
AT THE ARSENAL
AND VILLAGE GREEN
225 PARK AVENUE
HUNTINGTON, NY
NOON - 4 pm
The Huntington Militia encamps on the historic Village Green where the militia encamped in 1775!
Step back in history for a day in 1775.
See Men-at-Arms drill!
See and hear muskets fired!
See and hear our canon fired!
Less than a month before in the year 1775, the Battles of Lexington and Concord took place in the Colony or Massachusetts Bay. Will the British come here?
The Town militia must be prepared!
Speak with people of the past.
Ask what their concerns are?
A second Congress is about to meet in Philadelphia to decide what to do!
Men, women, and children's lives will be effected by the outcome!
When the militia mustered on the green, families would also gather to watch. Tradespeople would demonstrate their skills and bring their wares.
Listen for the latest gossip!
Watch cooking over an open campfire!
Children and adults can take part in a muster drill and learn to march, load and "fire" a practice wood musket!
There is something for everyone!
The Arsenal will be open for tours on a schedule through the day!
This EVENT IS FREE!
Step back in history for a day in 1775.
See Men-at-Arms drill!
See and hear muskets fired!
See and hear our canon fired!
Less than a month before in the year 1775, the Battles of Lexington and Concord took place in the Colony or Massachusetts Bay. Will the British come here?
The Town militia must be prepared!
Speak with people of the past.
Ask what their concerns are?
A second Congress is about to meet in Philadelphia to decide what to do!
Men, women, and children's lives will be effected by the outcome!
When the militia mustered on the green, families would also gather to watch. Tradespeople would demonstrate their skills and bring their wares.
Listen for the latest gossip!
Watch cooking over an open campfire!
Children and adults can take part in a muster drill and learn to march, load and "fire" a practice wood musket!
There is something for everyone!
The Arsenal will be open for tours on a schedule through the day!
This EVENT IS FREE!
