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SUMMARY:Battle of Trenton 1776 Commemoration: Dinwiddie & Virginians in the Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Commemorate Virginians participation in the Battle of Trenton in 1776 with a living history event on December 5-6\, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to include activities\, demonstrations\, presentations and a chance to meet George Washington. \nThe Battle of Trenton was fought in December of 1776 after George Washington’s Continental Army crossed the ice-filled Delaware River in a surprise attack against the Hessian garrison at Trenton. It was a tactical victory for the Continental Army and a much needed morale boost after the previous defeats in New York. The victory revitalized the Americans and inspired recruitment and provided the momentum for the subsequent victories to include the Battle of Princeton in January of 1776. \nGuests will have the chance to learn from living historians portraying soldiers who fought the Battle of Trenton where Virginians from Dinwiddie County and elsewhere fought for the patriot cause. The living historians will present different aspects of a soldier’s life including camp life\, drill\, weapons\, and demonstrations. Impressions will include the Virginia militia of 1776 and the 6th Virginia Continental Regiment who will share the role of Virginia in the battle and greater fight for independence. \nVisitors will have an opportunity to meet and hear about the battle from General George Washington as portrayed by Brian Hilton. He will share the hardships and decision making before the daring river crossing and reflections on the battle and the War for Independence. Hilton is a full-time history teacher\, as well as an interpreter of George Washington. He worked at George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate for ten years as a guide and researcher. His portrayal of Washington since 2007 at Mount Vernon has been; for schools; governmental organizations; and for the Washington family at their annual family reunions. Hilton is currently the official George Washington for the City of Alexandria\, Virginia. As well\, he was selected as the James Madison Fellow for the Commonwealth of Virginia\, 2021-2022. \nGuests will additionally have the opportunity to join in programs titled “Tea and Baked Goods of the Revolutionary Era” and “A Pretty Little Frisk” which shares the art and importance of of 18th century dance. Eric Johnson will also present “Ideas in Action” about Dinwiddie County in the American Revolution\, with information gleaned from original documents in the Library of Virginia collection. \nAll event activities and programs are included with regular daily paid admission. This event is generously sponsored by the Bank of Southside Virginia.
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/battle-of-trenton-1776-commemoration-dinwiddie-virginians-in-the-revolution/
CATEGORIES:arts & culture,education,history talks,living history
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