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Revolutionary War Encampment with the First New Hampshire Regiment
September 7 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Learn about our country’s war for independence in this incredible living history event.
Join us on Saturday, September 7 when members of the First New Hampshire Regiment, a Revolutionary War re-enactment group, will be encamped at the house.
DATE: Saturday, September 7, 2024
TIME: 10:00 – 4:00
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There will be ongoing camp activities throughout the day, including cooking, fife, sewing, and more… There will also be infantry and artillery drills, cannon firings, and a special kids drill at 2 pm!
Feel free to talk to the re-enactors and learn about life during this exciting, incredible chapter of our history!
Cannon Firings & Drills
The First New Hampshire Regiment is currently composed of a company of line (battalion) troops, a fife and drum music company, camp followers, and an artillery company manning a reproduction 6-pounder field cannon.
10:00 – The day begins!
10:30 – Cannon firing
11:30 – Infantry drill
12:00 – Nooning
1:30 – Cannon firing
2:00 – Kids Drill
3:00 – Cannon firing
4:00 – 1st NH departs
Guided tours of the circa 1701 Wentworth House will also be available throughout the day.
Who were the First New Hampshire Regiment?
The First New Hampshire Regiment was one of the three regiments of “regulars” from New Hampshire to serve in the Continental Army under General Washington during the American Revolution.
Throughout the war, the unit performed gallantly, serving with honor at Bunker Hill, Canada, Princeton, Saratoga, Valley Forge, Monmouth, Yorktown, and more. They even crossed the Delaware with Washington in the attack on Trenton.
The 1st NH was one of the last units disbanded after the British evacuated New York City in 1783. The unit itself served for a period of 8 years and 8 months, making it the longest serving unit in the war.
The First New Hampshire Regiment re-enactment group has a fantastic new website where you can learn more about the regiment, uniforms, regimental flags, and unit lineage. You can also view stunning photos of the regiment at events around New Hampshire.