| 10:00 to 3:00 |
Crown Forces Camp - Burlington County Prison Museum (Directions)
Living History inside and in the front and back yards:
- British military surgeon (inside)
- 18th century field cooking by Mercy Ingraham (front yard)
- "Sutlers" display and sell 18th century goods to reenactors and the public (see the Links page for a tentative list). (front yard)
- Three Cedars Forge will demonstrate 18th century blacksmithing (front yard)
- 11:00 & 1:00 - New recruit drilling for children of all ages. (front yard)
- 2:15 - Artillery firing demonstration. (front yard)
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10:00 to 3:00 |
Colonial Forces Camp - Mill Race Village (Directions)
- Reenactors will describe camp life and military campaigns.
- Mike Kochan will discuss and demonstrate a 100 calibre wall gun (commonly used in fortifications and aboard merchant and naval ships) and mines used in the Delaware River against British warships.
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11:30 |
Officers Meeting - "Cobbler Square" at High and Garden Streets
Representatives from each reenacting company should attend.
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| 3:00 to 3:45 |
"Battle" of Iron Works Hill
Continental and South Jersey militia troops attack the Crown Forces (near the Old Courthouse), who push back through the streets of Mount Holly to the Rancocas Creek in Monroe Street Park.
The progress of each side through town will be narrated by Joe Laufer, the Burlington County Historian.
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| 4:00 |
Dancing with the Stars (and Stripes) in 1776 - Noah Lewis, Dancemaster
Red, White & Brew (33 High Street)
Follow the intricacies and just plain fun of 18th century dancing. Join in and see if you might be the next 'Colonial Idol.'
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| Speakers, Presentations and Special Events: |
| 10:00 - 3:00 |
18th century cooking by Mercy Ingraham
(Burlington County Prison Museum, 128 High Street)
Noted open hearth cook Mercy Ingraham will cook a turkey on a spit and discuss 18th century foods and cooking techniques.
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| 10:00 - 2:00 |
Holiday Train Show
St Andrew's Episcopal Church (121 High Street)
In the Parish House; call 609-267-0225 for more information.
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| 10:30 - 12:00 |
Hessians in New Jersey
Mount Holly Library (307 High Street)
Jeff Macechak of the Burlington County Historical Society
will discuss some of the battles that Hessian and other German troops participated in.
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11:00-4:00 |
John Nagy - book signing
Jersey Made (33 White Street)
This noted local author will have copies of his latest work, Spies in the Continental Capital: Espionage Across Pennsylvania During the American Revolution, plus other titles (including Rebellion in the Ranks: Mutinies of the American Revolution and Invisible Ink: Spycraft of the American Revolution).
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11:00-3:00 |
Horse Feathers Floral Design (40 High Street)
40% off Christmas decorations.
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12:00-5:00 |
Mead and Beer Tasting
Red, White and Brew, 33 High Street
People of all ages and walks of life in the 18th century drank quite a variety of "potent potables." Adults may stop by to sample and purchase brews similar to what was consumed in the Colonial era.
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12:00 |
Ned Hector - A Visitor From The Past
Historic Brainerd Street School House (35 Brainerd Street)
Reenactor and historian Noah Lewis presents Edward “Ned” Hector, a free black man from Conshohocken, PA, who became a colonial soldier, wagoneer and hero of the Battle of Brandywine.
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12:00 |
Yards Beer Lunch - High Street Grill (64 High Street)
4 Courses - each paired with one of the Historically significant Brews from Yards Brewing Co. Reenactors get 10% off any tavern menu item from 12 to 4, and complimentary glass of house wine with each dinner entree.
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| 4:00 |
Dancing with the Stars (and Stripes) in 1776 - Noah Lewis, Dancemaster
Red, White & Brew (33 High Street)
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Historic Building tours (some require fee or donation):
- Historic Brainerd Street School House (35 Brainerd Street; tours 11:00-4:00) - One of two museums maintained by the Colonial Dames of America - NJ, it is the oldest schoolhouse in New Jersey on its original site (located 1/2 block from High Street). See also Ned Hector, above.
- Burlington County Prison Museum - open for tours and presentations (as described under "Crown Forces Camp" above).
- Friends Meeting House (High and Garden Streets) - guided tours at times to be determined
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Also open for the day:
- Mill Race Village - located in the oldest neighborhood in Mount Holly, the shops in some of these buildings date to the 18th century and provide a wide range of items for sale
- Olde World Bakery (providing fresh bread for reenactors in camp): 1000 Smithville Road
- Pinelands Folk Music & Basketry Center (warm cider and a 10% discount for reenactors): 31 White Street
- High Street Grill (four-course colonial luncheon begins at noon, each course being paired with a historically significant brew from Yards; in addition, reenactors get 10% off any tavern menu item from 12 to 4, and complimentary glass of house wine with each dinner entree): 64 High Street
- Mount Holly Downtown Merchants and Restaurants
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