Some Photos from Old Mill Village Museum's
18th Century Living History Weekend
August 12th & 13th, 2000

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The town of New Milford, PA is awaken to the call for Patriots

 

 

Selin's Independent Rifle Company fires a volley
on the Village Green.
Selin's Company along with Shreve's Horse march into
town on Saturday morning to raise recruits
for the defense of freedom.

 

 

 

 

Hugh Francis and Bob Allegreto put on a spectacular show of
horsemanship, sword work and incredible courage!

(No fingers were lost we were told)

 

Cannons roar and Battles rage!

 

The 24th Connecticut Militia Regiment
and
The 11th PA Regiment
hold back the British from
crossing the covered bridge.
One more volley boys, then fall back
and they will get a load of grapeshot.

 

 

 

 

 

 

A close up look at woodland warfare in the 1750's

This year at Old Mill Village's 18th Century event over 200 members of the public were escorted in to the forest
where reenactors of the French & Indian War period staged a woodland battle and attack of our escorts.
Yes, it was frightening and realistic and not for the "faint of heart"
but is gave us a glimpse into this troubled time in our country's history

 

On the lighter side! I did say LITE!
The "Great Flambe" thrilled the crowds with his death defying feats!

Fire, I believe was a great delicacy in the 18th Century
and nobody serves it up better then Kenneth

Katie starts the pilot light!
A man with his tongue on fire!
"How does he do it?" 

 

 

 

 


Interaction with the public:
The 24th Conn. Militia Regiment's members share their wealth of knowledge with the visitors.

 

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