“Ordered into the Public Service”: Bristol 1776

Join us on Saturday, May 23rd at the Bristol Town Common for a living history event! “Ordered into the Public Service”: Bristol 1776 will portray the people of Bristol as they would have been during the Revolutionary War. There will be displays of 18th century militia drill and everyday civilian life.

The event will run from 9 AM to 3 PM on the State Street Side of the Bristol Town Common. We hope to see you there!

Schedule of the day:

9:00 Event begins

The militia will form and drill periodically.

10:00 Militia Drill Demonstration

10:15 Young Recruits Muster (kids drill)

11:00 “The Politics of 1776” with Deputy Governor William Bradford

1:00 Militia Drill Demonstration

1:15 Young Recruits Muster (kids drill)

2:00 “Bristol in the Revolutionary War” with CJ Wolanski 

3:00 Event ends