Liberty Hall Museum at Kean University in Union will travel back in time as it hosts Brigade of the American Revolution, the renowned living history association. The Brigade will reenact historical moments of the American War for Independence as they encamp on the grounds of the museum throughout the weekend.
In commemoration of the 231st Anniversary of the Battle of Connecticut Farms and the Bicentennial of the Kean Family’s acquisition of Liberty Hall, the museum is offering a weekend of energetic and colorful activities.
During Friday night and early Saturday morning, the 18th century camps are set up, complete with soldiers’ tents, officers’ marquees, cooking areas and craft displays.
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After Saturday’s reveille and officer's call, the Brigade is assembled,
inspected and drilled in maneuvers and firings. All the day’s activities are announced by period drum signals. Featured activities include field music and artillery demonstrations, camp tours, cooking demonstrations and the “People of the Brigade” clothing program. In the afternoon, a tactical weapons demonstration is staged with American Continentals & Militia facing the Crown Forces of British, Tories and Germans.
The day ends with a formal retreat ceremony with honors to the flags, accompanied by the Brigade's Field Music. Sunday begins with optional church services, conducted by a chaplain in proper 18th century vestments. The remainder of the day follows a similar schedule to that of Saturday, and camp is struck late on Sunday.
