Revolutionary Summer: Inside George Washington's Encampment

Sat Aug 17, 2019 - Sun Sep 15, 2019
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Repeating every week — Sundays, and Saturdays through August 25, 2019.
Also on September 14, 2019, September 15, 2019.
11:00am to 3:00pm ET
Age: 4 and up
Price: Included with museum admission; Free for children under 17
Location:
New York Historical Society
(212) 873-3400
170 Central Park West, New York, NY, 10024
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Enter George Washington’s Headquarters Tent and experience where he strategized, dined, and slept. Museum of the American Revolution educators detail Washington’s daily life with his troops.

August 17-18: 18th Century Clothing
Have you ever wondered how clothing was made in 18th century colonial America? Stop by to explore clothing construction from start to finish! Make cloth on a loom with educator and Living Historian Diane Schwindt and cheer on some Historical Interpreters as they race to sew a woman’s bed gown in just two days!

August 24-25: Foodways of the American Revolution
Culinary historian Lavada Nahon reveals what Continental Army soldiers and officers ate during the American Revolution. Learn how their diets changed as the war progressed!

September 14-15: Metalsmithing
Meet one of the most important figures in camp: the metalsmith. On this final weekend of Revolutionary Summer, get hands-on with iron, copper, and even silver! Learn about all the smith’s tools and take a turn at shaping a bowl or button.

** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.