Upcoming Events

MUSTER DAY!

Sunday, MAY 3, 2009
(Raindate, Sunday May 17)

Noon to 5:00 pm
at the ARSENAL and the Huntington Village Green
425 Park Avenue, Huntington

The militia sets up camp and invites all to see what life was like on Long Island in the year 1775.  It is troubled time at the beginning of the Revolutionary War. Independence from Great Britian has not yet been declared, yet a war rages with England in Boston.
The Militia prepares. See miliitamen drill with muskets, see and hear the roar of muskets as they are fired. Watch as the canon is prepared and FIRED! Interact with people of the past as they go about thier lives demonstrating day to day tasks - cooking, sewing, entertainment.
YOU ARE THERE!
Speak with people of the past. Hear thier opinions - share yours!
Take part in a militia drill.
You and YOUR CHILDREN can learn how to march and fire a musket in battle!
 
 See cooking over an open camp fire.
Hear 18th Century MUSIC played!

PLAY 18th CENTURY FAMILY GAMES.

THERE IS A LOT TO DO FOR BOTH CHILDREN AND ADULTS!

THIS IS A FREE EVENT!
While at Muster Day visit the
 Sheep to Shawl Festival across the road!