Step into General George Washington’s command center at Historic Moorestown at Locust Street Park on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
In cooperation with the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia, there will be a replica of Washington’s tent at the park, three blocks north of the corner of Main and Locust streets. The hand-stitched tent is pitched outdoors as an interactive education and outreach program. There will be associated replica tents, camp equipment and furnishings like those used in the Revolutionary War.
Museum staff and volunteers will raise the tent starting at 9 a.m. and it will remain until 4 p.m. Admission is free.
Opening remarks will come from Linda Vizi, president of the Historical Society of Moorestown; state Sen. Troy Singleton; and Mayor Quinton Law, among other officials.
On-stage events will include a history presentation called, “Moore’s Town: A Town Between Two Taverns”; a musical presentation by the Sea Dogs; the Skirmish at ‘Sinneminsin; and music by the Golden Eagle Band. There will also be book signings by Sue Huesken, author of “The 1770 Recipe Book of Polly Burling Smith”; Michael C. Gabriele, who wrote “Colonial Taverns of New Jersey”; and Dorothy Robbins Talavara, author of “Quaker Sons Go to War.”
Other attractions throughout the day will include reenactors from the First Battalion, New Jersey Volunteers; portrayals of Washington, Ben Franklin and Betsy Ross; a quilt exhibit; and posters made by township elementary-school students.
The Double Nickel Brewery will sell a beer from Washington’s handwritten recipe and other food trucks will be available.
There is no rain date. Limited parking is available at the park.
