Group Pricing and Reservations

The struggle for independence is more than charts, trends, and abstract academic theories. It is the story of what Patrick Henry labeled "wise men, engaged in a great and arduous struggle for liberty!"

Re-live that great struggle with us and bring the American Revolution alive!

As you arrive, you'll be placed in "townships." You'll stay with your township throughout the day and visit a variety of village posts. After everyone has arrived and is on the main green, the regulars will check you for contraband. If smugglers are found, they will be arrested in a brief recreation of the "Gaspee Affair." The excitement begins when the American minutemen attempt to come to the rescue.

After the opening skirmish, you'll be off to participate in several hand- on stations. Below are examples of several village posts you might be able to expect. Text books come alive as students participate in these fun and challenging activities.

After you're done with your village posts, you'll have a brief lunch. You'll be given a soldier's ration of lemonade, cornbread, cheese, an apple and dried beef. If that's not enough, visit the Bakery, General Store, of Hawk's Head Publick House. You can also feel free to bring your own food to supplement your ration.

After lunch, students get to participate in a mock battle, a recreation of the 1775 Battle of St. George's Tavern. Colonial Townships will use their martial drilling training to defend the tavern behind a dry stone wall while the Redcoat Townships will attempt to march on the tavern.

Group Leaders and Teachers: you will be invoiced for your deposit. If you prefer, you can also use a credit card to make a deposit. A Typical Deposit is 10%

The Stamp Act Learn what it might have been like to pay a fee for every document you had. Will you stand up for your liberties, or hand over your dues to the tyrannical Andrew Oliver?
	The Blacksmith Come and learn about the forge and how to cast pewter soldiers and musketballs. Be careful though, the Redcoats don't take kindly to blacksmiths who haven't paid their taxes.
The Admiralty Court Go before the admiralty court judge to plead your case. Students will get put on trial and try to win their freedom before a kingsman who acts as prosecutor, judge and jury and gets paid a nice sum if he finds you guilty.
	Etiquette As a young boy of not yet sixteen years of age, George Washington copied out a set of instructions on proper social behavior. Come and get a chance to learns some of those lessons.
A Well Regulated Militia Learn to drill and march as part of the town militia. This training may come in handy later if redcoats attack the town.
	Weaving After England announced its intention to govern us "in all things whatsoever," it became patriotic to "just say no" to English broadcloth. Learn why, and weave a little wool in to the bargain.
The Quartering Act Watch as the redcoats burst into your home and demand housing and food. Make sure the biscuits are finished before they come back!
	18th Century Games Take a break to play some fun 18th century games out on the green. Learn about trap ball, hoop and stick, graces, and more!

Tour content may vary.