Sunday's Events
MILITARY ENCAMPMENT
(10:30 AM – 3:00 PM)
Authentic British & American campsites complete with merchants & demonstrations open to the public.
GOVERNOR STREET SITE, MAP KEY #11
OLDE TOWNE GRAVEYARD TOUR
(11:00 AM – 12 NOON)
Half hour visit to several markers, including 5th CT Col. Bradley & Rev. Thomas Hauley. Tours led by the Graveyard Committee at 11:00 and 11:30.
OLDE TOWNE GRAVEYARD, MAP KEY #12
RE-ENACTMENT OF THE BATTLE OF RIDGEFIELD
(1:30 PM – 2:30 PM)
A recreation of the 1777 engagement at the barricade, complete with artillery. Followed by a “Pass in Review” by both British and American re-enactor units.
VETERANS PARK FIELD, MAP KEY #3
UNVEILING OF THE MEMORIAL MARKER
(3:00 PM)
Ceremonial unveiling of new 3-foot by 5-foot granite marker describing the events of April 27, 1777, provided at no cost to the town by the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR).
BALLARD PARK, MAP KEY #1
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