Revolution on the Hudson is a summer speaker series aimed at inviting the public to enjoy our beautiful public parks located along the Hudson River while learning about our revolutionary past. All three events will begin at 6pm and the public is invited to bring a picnic dinner and enjoy the grounds. 18th century living historians will be ready to answer questions and provide demonstrations before the speaker program begins at 7pm. 18th Century toys and games along with replica colonial clothing will be available for children to try. Please bring your own chairs.
July 11th, 6pm
Location: Halfmoon Lighthouse Park 597 Hudson River Road Halfmoon, NY
Living Historians: 24th Regiment of Foot
Speakers: Sean Kelleher, “Incident at Jones Mill”
Don Carola, “Sanbun Ford: Forgotten Patriot Rediscovered”
Rick Reynolds, “Joe Bettys: Patriot and Traitor”
July 25th, 6pm
Location: Brown’s Beach 511 NY -9P in Stillwater
Living Historians: 2nd Continental Artillery Please note: There will be cannon firing as part of this demonstration.
Speaker: David Pitlyk, Revisiting the Battle of Bennington
August 1st, 6pm
Location: Hudson Crossing Park County Road 42 Schuylerville
Living Historian: Anne Clothier, Camp Followers of Burgoyne’s Army
Speaker: Bruce Venter, “The Battle of Hubbardton: The Rear Guard Action that Saved America”
August 1st, 6pm
Location: Hudson Crossing Park County Road 42 Schuylerville
Living Historian: Anne Clothier, Camp Followers of Burgoyne’s Army
Speaker: Bruce Venter, “The Battle of Hubbardton: The Rear Guard Action that Saved America”
