The 2nd Annual Revolutionary War Day
The hallowed grounds of Historic Belmont Hall will be crawling with Colonists during the 2nd Annual Revolutionary War Day Saturday, October 12, 2024 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. From the first whiff of fresh split logs burning until the sight of smoke rising above the tree-lined drive, visitors to Belmont learn while mingling c. 1773.
New to Rev War Day This Year
Lively, period arts performances:
- Dover English Country Dancers
- Brotherhood of Breath Band, featuring pipes and string
Artisanal craft vendors:
- Gina Gerhard, Flax-to-Linen
- Rick Schuman, Wood Carver, For Woodness Sake
Colonial Kids Games led by Smyrna High School Student volunteers
S&T Southern Smokehouse BBQ and Delights, Sweet Josephine’s
Returning for a Second Year
Governor Thomas Collins, portrayed by author and historian Tom Welch
Noah Lewis as Ned Hector, African American patriot soldier
Encampments of Revolutionary War reenactment units:
1st DE Regiment – 1st VA Regiment – 1st New Jersey Volunteers
Weapons Demonstrations: No live ammunition will be used and a Safety Officer will be on duty
Take a tour of the Historic Belmont Hall
Hosted by the Friends of Belmont Hall and 1st Delaware Regiment Supported in part by Delaware Humanities, National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Delaware 250 Heritage Commission. Additional donations are gratefully accepted. Free parking will be guided as the public is invited to follow its way to 217 Smyrna Leipsic Road, Smyrna, DE.
