Redcoats and Rebels

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Dates:	Saturday, August 1, 2015 - Sunday, August 2, 2015
Hours:	Hours Vary see below
Ages:	Kids, Teens, Adults
In/Outdoor:	Outdoor
Cost:	$$ see below
Category:	Special Events

See the largest military re-enactment in New England with nearly 1,000 soldiers portraying British, Irish, Spanish, Scottish, French and Colonial troops.

The Village is transformed into a military camp from the time of the War for Independence, as it was known in early New England.

Come see what it was really like for those who fought to win America's freedoms.

Daytime events on both days include activities such as:

Mock battles and skirmishes
Tours of the British and American camps
'School of the Soldier' training demonstrations
18th-century Fashions in the Press featuring military and civilian clothing Cannon demonstrations
Musket drilling with kids
Martial music
Help with camp laundry
Learn scouting techniques during 'Reconnoiter with a Ranger'
Drilling and inspection of the troops Visit the battlefield hospital - see small pox innoculations and treatment of the wounded after the battles See the daily life of a Revolutionary War soldier - including delivery of uniforms, pay calls, and prisoner exchanges Play 18th-century baseball
Attend a 'Service for the Troops'
Learn 18th-century dances
Explore interactive miniature war gaming

Twilight Encampment:
On Saturday, stay for special extended hours; the Village will be open until 8:00 p.m. (but exhibits will not be open) and visitors can mingle with troops in their camps from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. There is no additional charge for the evening program.

Hear a cannon barrage and at 6:00 p.m. hear the love story of John and Abigail Adams through their love letters.

(The Village will close at its normal time, 5:00 p.m. on Sunday.)

Food and beverages will be available for sale in the Village Cafe and Bullard Tavern Cafeteria.

Grilled items and ice cream, as well as wine and beer will also be sold in the Village.

Visitors may bring in their own food, but no outside alcohol is allowed.

HOURS

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Old Sturbridge Village is open 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

On Saturday, stay for special extended hours; the Village will be open until 8:00 p.m. (but exhibits will not be open) and visitors can mingle with troops in their camps from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

COST

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$24 Adults, $22 Seniors (55+), $10 Youths (3-17), Children 2 & Under FREE, Woo card discounts available

WEBSITE

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www.osv.org/event/redcoats-to-rebels-2015

LOCATION

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1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge, MA, 01566 map
Phone: (800) 733-1830

Old Sturbridge Village outdoor history museum is conveniently located on Route 20 in Sturbridge, Massachusetts and is easily accessible by car from I-84 and the Massachusetts Turnpike, I-90.