This weekend Mount Vernon hosts the Revolutionary War Reenactment weekend. Dave and I decided to visit this event on Saturday, mostly because of the weather; it is supposed to rain all day on Sunday. We arrived at Mount Vernon in the afternoon and, after finally finding a parking spot, we walked through the Revolutionary War camp to see the battle reenactment.
The battle was about to start. The battlefield was already surrounded by a crowd as seen in the camp background.
It was definitely a diverse crowd.
The battle demonstration on the 12-acre field has started. Here are the British forces in action. We were advised by a narrator via the speakers that there were hundreds of reenactors all over the country and Canada, who volunteered to participate in this event. The battle reenactment transports the spectators back in time to a major turning point in our nation’s history.
The live cavalry participated in the battle.
An interesting smoke ring was created after a cannon shot.
The battle moved to the right side of the battlefield. It was a lot of musket fire, cannon shots and “dead” soldiers.
The battle lasted a little over a half an hour. After that we took a walk around the camp. The camp was pretty large with various activities going on. Here was some cooking being done at the camp. The reenactors did a great job not only with their costumes, but also following historic details of that time. It was fun walking around the Revolutionary War camp.
Dinner at the camp.
Tea time.
Cooking a big bird, turkey probably.
Dave was more interested in the weaponry.
Then, we stopped for the Medicine of the American Revolution exhibit located on the bowling green. Here is one of the emergency tents with a “wounded soldier” in it. The medicine worker was telling stories about medical treatment during the Revolutionary War, which were pretty interesting. Medicine was so limited at that time.
On the other side of the bowling green, His Majesty’s Detachment Hospital is located. We learned, that soldiers would rather receive treatment from their fellow soldiers than go to hospital, because almost nobody returned after the hospital’s treatment.
Here are some medicine and medical equipment.
Outside the hospital, kids were playing checkers and a lady was sewing something for the hospital, I assume.
The meet “General Lafayette” event at the greenhouse was really great. The audience encircled the general, who was telling stories and answering questions from the crowd. The actor, who played the general, was amazing. We really enjoyed the time with “General Lafayette.”
Some jewelry are offered for sale in this tent.
The old way bread and cheese were offered at the French boulangerie.
Leaving the camp. Isn’t it cute? It was around 5 P.M., when we were on our way out for quite a walk back to the parking lot.
The visitor center was full of costumed characters and various events in support of the Revolutionary War weekend at Mount Vernon.
