The Historical Society of Smithfield Inc.
Smith-Appleby House Museum
220 Stillwater Road, Smithfield, Rhode Island 02917 (401) 231-7363

News Release
 

“Revolutionary War Encampment Living History Weekend” at the Smith-Appleby House Museum in Smithfield, RI 

SMITHFIELD, RI — Colonial Minutemen, militia, and British Red Coats do battle and host games, demonstrations, and more at a free “Revolutionary War Encampment Living History Weekend” at the Smith-Appleby House Museum in Smithfield, RI, on Saturday, Sept. 24, and Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011. 

The event is free and open to the public. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and activities include:

Saturday – September 24, 2011
10:00 – Camp opens
10:30 – Assembly of troops & Weapons inspection
11:00 – Military drill
11:30 – Bucksaw and hay bale toss competition
1:00 – Stories of the Revolution with Kathy Potter (in the barn)
1:30 – Skillet Toss competition
2:00 – Skirmish between opposing forces
3:00 – Children’s military drill
3:30 – Apple pie baking contest Click for info on how to enter
4:00 – Camp closes
 

Sunday – September 25
10:00 – Camp opens
10:30 – Church service
11:00 – Assembly of troops & Weapons inspection
11:30 – Fashion show: Fashions of the American Revolution
1:00 – Stories of the Revolution with Kathy Potter (in the barn)
2:00 – Skirmish between opposing forces
3:30 – Children’s military drill
4:00 – Camp closes 

Ongoing – Daily:

• Tours of the House Museum - Every half hour. Adults, $4 donation, children under 12, Free.

• Organized games for children, including Tug of war, Military drills and Graces & hoops.

• Demonstrations of spinning, fire starting, musket ball making & campfire cooking.

• Food & beverages - available from vendors

• 18th Century Wares - on sale Sunday only

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The Smith-Appleby House Museum is located at 220 Stillwater Rd. in Smithfield, RI, just off I-295. For more information, visit the Website at http://www.smithapplebyhouse.org. Follow on Facebook at http://facebook.com/SmithApplebyHouse and on Twitter at http://twitter.com/SmithAppleby. 

The Smith-Appleby House was built, circa 1696, as a one-room stone-ender with a loft by Elisha Smith, a grandson of John Smith “The Miller" — one of Roger William’s original party of six men who left the Massachusetts Bay Colony to settle in Providence. Later generations of the family expanded the House to 12 rooms. Today, the House and grounds are a living Museum. Volunteers portraying Colonial-era characters conduct tours and demonstrations depicting life during the Revolutionary War. The historic House Museum features original furnishings, designs and exhibits — and hosts public events and activities year-round. Coming up: a Gingerbread Baking Day in October, a Colonial Dinner in November, and Holiday Celebrations with Santa & Mrs. Claus in December.  

The house is headquarters to The Historical Society of Smithfield.

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Press contact: Don Goncalves, smithapplebynews@gmail.com or 401-474-3834. 

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