The last encampment of the Continental Army where 7,000 troops with 500 women and children turned 1,600 acres of forest and meadows into a military enclave or "cantonment" and remained from October, 1782 to June, 1783. Costumed interpreters demonstr ate musket and artillery drills, woodworking and blacksmithing. Visitor center. Picnic area. Apr-Oct, Wed-Sat 10-5pm; Sun 1-5pm.
Location:
P.O. Box 207, Temple Hill Rd, Newburgh New York 12584
Telephone
914-561-1765
Other History nearby:
(Litchfield) All Wars Memorial
(Darien) Bates-Schofield House
(Kingston) Black Lion Mansion
(Stratford) Boothe Memorial Park and Museum
(Greenwich) Bruce Museum
(Rifton) Bruderhof Museum
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04/18 Coming to The Newburgh area
Hebron Maple Festival Hebron CT March16-17 Each year thousands of people come from miles around to enjoy and experience the weekend of maple related events.
Connecticut Sheep, Wool and Fiber Festival Vernon CT April27 The festival, started in 1909 by the CT Sheep Breeders Association, as a program ""to promote the keeping of sheep in Connecticut"", has evolved and expanded into a premier sheep and fiber festival by providing exhibits, demonstrations and over 60 vendors from the sheep, wool and fiber arena.
Connecticut Sheep and Wool Festival vernon CT April27 The festival started in 1909 by the CT Sheep Breeders Association as a program “to promote the keeping of sheep in Connecticut” has evolved and expanded into a premier sheep and fiber festival.
Contemporary Art Fair Connecticut Norwalk CT April27-28 Modeled after our two sucessful NYC shows at the Javits Center. Each of the two shows will have approximately 100 exhibitors.
World's Largest Pancake Breakfast Springfield MA May11 Main Street in Downtown Springfield is turned into the largest pancake breakfast anywhere!
Massachusetts Sheep and Woolcraft Cummington MA May25-26 All Massachusetts sheep producers and woolcraft enthusiasts are invited to participate in this event. Camping is available on the grounds for vendors and exhibitors.
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