1776: Signing Day
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About this event
It’s 1776, and the fate of the colonies hangs in the balance. Will you join those signing their names for independence, or remain faithful to the King? Discover the arguments, challenges, and choices that led ordinary Virginians to take sides during the American Revolution.
Witness musket firing
Learn about the life of soldiers through reenactors and demonstrations
Listen to music of the era by Marshall and Co.
Play colonial games
Make crafts from 250 years ago
Light refreshments will be served
Visit with local organizations and discover what they do
Reenactors:
Ethiopian Regiment soldier
Man portraying an enslaved Richmonder
George Wythe
Thomas Paine
Lord Dunmore
Betsy Ross
Colonial Militia
British Regulars (64 th British Reg & 14 th British)
Virginia Youth Regiment (Kids portraying soldiers)
Demonstrations:
Revolutionary War Surgeon
Blacksmith
Tea Merchant
Organizations:
Richmond Battlefield Park (NPS)
Virginia Museum of History & Culture
Wilton House Museum
Preservation Virginia/Scotchtown
Henrico County Public Library
Henrico Historical Society
Hanover Museum of History & Culture
Richmond American Revolution Roundtable
St. John’s Church
Location
Meadow Farm Museum at Crump Park, 3400 Mountain Road, Glen Allen
Listed by Henrico County. Details can change — check the official page before you go.