Celebrate America&rsquo;s 250th anniversary with an unforgettable day of living history!
It&rsquo;s 1776. Battles are raging across Massachusetts, and Ellington&rsquo;s militia stands ready to answer the Lexington Alarm. As our townsmen prepare to march, a company of British soldiers arrives in Ellington searching for deserters who may, or may not, be hiding among the good townspeople.
But the British have another mission: to find the legendary farmland of one of Boston&rsquo;s most famous patriots, John Hancock. Yes, THAT John Hancock! Tempers flare. Loyalties are tested. Secrets are uncovered. And Ellington&rsquo;s future may depend on what happens next. WILL YOU ANSWER THE CALL?T
This year, children become part of the story! Choose your side: Rebel or Loyalist? Sneak into the camps. Follow the clues. Uncover hidden plans. Help save Ellington&hellip; or prove your loyalty to the Crown! With the help of our friends from the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064261436023" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">54th Regiment of Foot</a>&nbsp;and <a href="https://www.lebanonmilitia.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Ye Olde Lebanon Militia,</a> we invite families, history lovers, and the simply curious to experience the American Revolution up close.
Expect a day filled with hands-on activities, dramatic encounters, living-history demonstrations, a children&rsquo;s spy game, and even an 18th-century soccer match!
 EVENT SCHEDULE&bull; 9AM - British and Colonial Camps Open
9:30AM - 18th-Century British Army Field Hospital Demonstration,
10AM - Military Drills for Children&nbsp;<a href="https://form.jotform.com/253074591061151" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Register here.</a>
10:30AM - Firearms of the 1700s (Colonial Camp)
11AM - British Officer Overview &amp; Fencing Tutorial <a href="https://form.jotform.com/253074591061151" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Register here</a>
11:30AM - Children&rsquo;s Mock Battle <a href="https://form.jotform.com/253074591061151" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Register here</a>
12:30PM - Children&rsquo;s Spy Game <a href="https://form.jotform.com/253074591061151" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Register here</a>
1PM - Camp Tours &amp; Lunch Break
1:30PM - 18th-Century British Army Field Hospital Demonstration,
1:30PM - 18th-Century Soccer Match <a href="https://form.jotform.com/253074591061151" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Register here</a>
2PM - Mock Trial of the Deserters! Guests are encouraged to heckle the British officers! Will the militia come to the rescue?&bull;
3:00 PM - Camps Close
MAKE A DAY OF IT! Spend the day immersed in the sights, sounds, and excitement of the Revolution.
Stop by the Rusty Canteen Pub for fall treats and refreshments.
Visit our arts and crafts table where kids can create their&nbsp; own tri-cornered hat. And come dressed for the occasion, costumes are encouraged!
Whether you choose the Rebel cause or remain loyal to the Crown, there&rsquo;s a place for you in the story.

Tolland County

Jay Kenney

Hartford Metropolitan Area

Ellington-Somers

Connecticut

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ELLINGTON &mdash; A weathered inscription, a winged carving, or a willow tree etched in stone can reveal more than a name and date. On Saturday, October 17, the <a href="https://www.ellingtonhistsoc.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Ellington Historical Society</a> and <a href="https://perceivedparanormal.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Perceived Paranormal</a> will help visitors discover those details during &ldquo;Tombstones Tell a Story&rdquo; at the Nellie McKnight Museum, 70 Main Street.
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