1776: Signing Day
November 7 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
It’s 1776, and the fate of the colonies hangs in the balance. Will you join those signing their names for independence, or remain faithful to the King? Discover the arguments, challenges, and choices that led ordinary Virginians to take sides during the American Revolution.
- Witness musket firing
- Learn about the life of soldiers through reenactors and demonstrations
- Listen to music of the era by Marshall and Co.
- Play colonial games
- Make crafts from 250 years ago
- Light refreshments will be served
- Visit with local organizations and discover what they do
Reenactors:
- Ethiopian Regiment soldier
- Man portraying an enslaved Richmonder
- George Wythe
- Thomas Paine
- Lord Dunmore
- Betsy Ross
- Colonial Militia
- British Regulars (64th British Reg & 14th British)
- Virginia Youth Regiment (Kids portraying soldiers)
Demonstrations:
- Revolutionary War Surgeon
- Blacksmith
- Tea Merchant
Organizations:
- Richmond Battlefield Park (NPS)
- Virginia Museum of History & Culture
- Wilton House Museum
- Preservation Virginia/Scotchtown
- Henrico County Public Library
- Henrico Historical Society
- Hanover Museum of History & Culture
- Richmond American Revolution Roundtable
- St. John’s Church
