Travel back in time to the 18th century at a Revolutionary War-era encampment with activities for all the family. Glover’s Marblehead Regiment is pleased to welcome you to visit Fort Sewall on July 13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admittance.
See Fort Sewall transformed into a busy military camp, manned with soldiers and sailors as well as civilian townspeople and camp followers. Explore recently restored fort structures and learn about the role of the fort in times of conflict. Peruse the wares at Big Bear Trading, an authentic sutler.
Meet the people. Speak with men and women of the 18th century and learn about the history of Glover’s Marblehead Regiment. Hear how they saved the Revolution, not once but three times, culminating in their role in Washington’s crossing of the Delaware.
Immerse yourself in the history of 18th-century Marblehead with special demonstrations including 18th-century medicine, 18th-century navigation, Marlin spike work, candle-making, cornhusk-doll making, butter churning, and blacksmithing. New this year is a special children’s area at the top of the fort.
Witness what happens when British soldiers and Royal Navy sailors attempt to send foraging parties ashore in Marblehead. Watch as shoreline skirmish between the Crown forces and Continental militia is played out on the beach.
In the early afternoon, watch a musket firing contest, and, as camp closes join our soldier sailors as they regale the public with sea-chanteys.
For all of this, we ask nothing but your interest and perhaps, a donation to the regiment so we may continue our mission to keep the revolutionary spirit alive in the 21st century.
Full details of our schedule of events may be seen at www.gloversregiment.org