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 The British are coming

5/16/2015

 

American Revolutionary War Weekend 
At Gunston Hall

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The British are coming to Gunston Hall ... again!
A Seventh Virginia event
American Revolutionary War weekend with skirmishes between the British and Continentals, encampments, Colonel Mason troop reviews and more. 
The event is scheduled for Saturday, May 16, 2014 through Sunday, May 17, 2014. Camps will be open to the public on Saturday day from 9:30AM to 5:30PM and on Sunday from 9:30AM to 3:30PM.  Additional details will be published once they become available to us.
This is a REGIMENTAL EVENT requiring MAXIMUM PARTICIPATION!!! 
The Regiment needs definitive commitments for this event. 
As the Seventh Virginia is sponsoring the Fixed Regiment of Spanish Louisiana's Artillery unit for full Continental Line membership, a full cannon crew is required for our Regiment to attend this event!
Please send an email to laregt1776@gmail.com by April 29, 2015 to let us know that you are coming. Please put "Gunston Hall Event 2015" in the subject line and indicate in your email if you are attending as artillery or distaff and whether you plan on staying in a hotel or in camp.
Looking forward to seeing everyone there!
Event Location:
Gunston Hall
10709 Gunston Rd
Lorton, VA 22079

 A Call to Arms

5/2/2015

 

Mount Vernon Revolutionary War Reenactment

Regional Continental Live Event
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The First Big Battle of the Year is Coming!
May 2, 2015 and May 3, 2015
The Mount Vernon Estate and the First Virginia Regiment are hosting one of the largest Revolutionary War encampments of this year.  Throughout the weekend, continentals, redcoats, and cannons will be in action on the estate along with a host of other Revolutionary War themed activities !
More than 450 Revolutionary War military re-enactors are expected to attend this big event. General Washington will be on the estate each day supervising the troops. Washington's carefully reproduced
marquee tent will be on site and special screenings of Mount Vernon's "Now or Never" and "Winter Patriots" films will be available in the Ford Orientation Center's theaters throughout the weekend. 
Mount Vernon will host special tours of the mansion for reenactor participants and their family members on Friday evening, May 1, 2015 between 6PM and 8PM. Those interested in touring the mansion on Friday evening are asked to gather in the Mansion Circle. Free tours for reenactors will also be available all weekend.  
The Mount Vernon museum will be remain open on Friday evening, May 1, 2015 between 6PM and 8PM for participants to visit. Mount Vernon will also offer free tours of George Washington’s Distillery and Gristmill (located approximately two miles from the Estate). A free shuttle between Mount Vernon and the Distillery and Gristmill on Saturday and Sunday. The shuttle will leave the museum every hour between 12PM to 4PM each day, with return service. Weapons or accouterments are not allowed in the mansion, museum, or distillery and gristmill, so please leave these safely in camp if you plan on visiting any of these sites.
The food court will be open between 8:30AM and 5:30PM each day. Participants in period attire will receive a 50% discount on food. Shops in the court will offer participants in period attire 15% discounts on goods.
A Saturday evening jollification will be held adjacent to the camps prior to the fireworks display. Beer and other refreshments will be provided. Reenactors are asked to bring their own cups with them.
**Please Note: Upon arrival, all reenactors should enter the Mount Vernon estate grounds through the CVCC gate, which is located next to the Mount Vernon Inn restaurant. 
This is a REGIMENTAL EVENT requiring MAXIMUM PARTICIPATION!!! 
The Regiment needs definitive commitments for this event. The Fixed Regiment of Spanish Louisiana Artillery unit received a personal invitation to go to this event and will only be able to attend if we have a full cannon crew. 
Please send an email to laregt1776@gmail.com by April 15, 2015 to let us know that you are coming. Please put "Mount Vernon Event 2015" in the subject line and indicate in your email if you are attending as artillery or distaff and whether you plan on staying in a hotel or in camp.
Looking forward to seeing everyone at Mount Vernon Plantation!
Event Location:
George Washington's Mount Vernon
3200 Mt Vernon Memorial Highway
Mt Vernon, VA 22121

Event Schedule

Friday, May 1, 2015
12PM -12AM
6PM - 8PM
8:30PM
9PM
Arrival, registration, and set-up
Free tours of the mansion and museum open to reenactors
CL Officer's meeting at CL Headquarters (Battalion & Company level commanders
CLFirst Sergeant's meeting at CL Headquarters
Saturday, May 2, 2015
8AM - 10AM
8AM
8:30-9:30AM
9:30-10:30AM
11AM - 5PM
11:15AM
11:30AM 
12PM - 4PM 
12:30PM
1PM
1:30PM
2PM
2:15PM
2:30PM
3PM
4PM
5PM
7PM - 9PM
9:30PM
Saturday registration at the Adjutant's wall tent 
Camp opens to the public (Camp life interpretation around Historic Area all day)
CL mounted Dragoon Drill (near the Dragoon camp)
CL morning formation 
Mount Vernon films (Now or Never, Winter Patriots) shown in theaters
CL formation for safety check and battle
Morning battle demonstration
Lady Washington and women in the Revolution
Military medicine with Dr. Craik
Artillery demonstration
Youth muster on Bowling Green
General Washington's call to arms
CL formation for safety check and battle
Afternoon battle demonstration
General Washington inspects the troops
Cavalry demonstration
Camp closes to the public
Jollification on the 12 acre field
Fireworks
Sunday, May 3, 2015
8AM
11PM - 5PM
11:15AM 
11:30AM
12PM - 4PM 
12:30PM
1PM
1:30PM
2PM
2:15PM
2:30PM
3PM
4PM
5PM
Camp opens to the public (Camp life interpretation around Historic Area all day)
Mount Vernon films (Now or Never, Winter Patriots) shown in theaters
CL formation for safety check and battle
Morning battle demonstration
Lady Washington and women in the Revolution
Military medicine with Dr. Craik
Artillery demonstration
Youth muster on the Bowling Green
General Washington's call to arms
CL formation for safety check and battle
Afternoon battle demonstration
General Washington inspects the troops
Cavalry demonstration
Camp closes to the public/Break camp

 Home Sweet Home

7/4/2014

 

Independence Day at Ferry Farm

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Celebrate our nation's independence at the boyhood home of George Washington.

Reenactors, crafts people and exhibitors will be available to entertain and educate the public. 

A patriotic flag retirement ceremony is on the days schedule and live bluegrass music by  
Mark Newton and Steve Thomas between 3:30PM and 5PM.

This is a one day event on Friday, July 4, 2014, opened to the public from 10AM to 5PM.
Event Location: 
Ferry Farm
268 Kings Highway
Fredericksburg, VA 22405

 The British Are coming!

5/2/2014

 

American Revolutionary War Weekend 
at Gunston Hall

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The British are Coming! is a  Seventh Virginia Regiment Regional Continental Line event. 
American Revolutionary War weekend with skirmishes between the British and Continentals, encampments, Colonel Mason troop reviews and more. Additional details will be published once they become available to us.

The event is scheduled for Friday, May 2, 2014 through Sunday, May 4, 2014. Camps will be open to the public on Saturday day from 9:30AM to 5:30PM and on Sunday from 9:30AM to 3:30PM.
The 7VA is sponsoring the Fixed Regiment of Spanish Louisiana Artillery Unit for full Continental Line membership. Therefore, the Regiment's gun and crew will attend this activity and we need maximum participation from as many members as is possible. 

Event Location:
Gunston Hall
10709 Gunston Rd
Lorton, VA 22079

Event Schedule

Friday, May 2, 2014
9:30AM – 5:00PM
5:00PM until ...
Arrivals register at the front desk of the museum entrance 
Registration shifts to American camp
Saturday, May 3, 2014
      Registration will continue in the American camp until 9:30AM
9:00AM
9:30AM
10:00AM
11:00AM
12:45PM
1:30PM
3:00P
4:30PM
5:00PM
5:30PM
7:00PM - 10:00PM
All cars out of camp
Site opens to the public
Continental Troop Formation
Artillery Demonstration
Demonstration Battle: A visitor tutorial on 18th century warfare
British Court Martial
Battle
Reenactor Flea Market
Tour of the Mansion for reenactors
Site closes to the public
Evening Dance
Sunday, May 4, 2014
9:00AM
9:30AM
11:00 A
11:30AM
12:00N
2:00PM
2:45PM (approx)
Tactical in the woods - Optional
Site opens to the public
Church service
British Court Martial
Artillery Demonstration
Battle
Break camp following battle 
    (Cars will be allowed into the camps following the battle)

Sunday night camping onsite will be allowed for anyone needing to stay.

To accommodate those traveling long distances, event participants will be allowed to camp onsite starting Thursday evening, May 1, 2014. Those who would like to stay on site Thursday evening will need to contact the site or their respective field commander in advance.

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