Loyalist Week Encampment at Dey Mansion
May 18 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Step back in time at Dey Mansion and explore the captivating world of the American Revolution. Enjoy formal teatimes, living history demonstrations, and stories of loyalists who played pivotal roles. Discover untold narratives that shaped American history during this weeklong event! Bring the whole family and experience history like never before.
SCHEDULE:
10:00 AM: Camps open to the public
11:00 AM: Formation of troops for Inspection (safety)
11:30 AM: Military Drill Demo, Dey Mansion Front Lawn
12:00 PM: Nooning of the Troops (mid-day meal and rest)
1:00 PM: Meet Black Loyalist Leader Colonel Tye
2:00 PM: Military Drill Demo, Dey Mansion Front Lawn
3:00 PM: Take Loyalist Oath with Reenactors
*Schedule is subject to change due to weather
Living History Demonstrations
Throughout each day, you can take in the following demonstrations of 18th-century life:
Camp life cooking demos
Spinning demos
Field Music Demos
Carpentry and blacksmithing in the Blacksmith shop
