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June 15, 2016Living History Weekend at Mabee Farm Historic Site
Schenectady, 1776: On the brink of revolution, Schenectady’s citizens had to decide: would they stay loyal to England, or turn against their king?
This summer, you and your family must decide for yourselves. Are you Patriots, fighting for American Independence? Or are you Loyalists, fighting to keep the King’s peace? At the Mabee Farm Historic Site, Patriots and Loyalists alike, plus tradesmen, musicians, and textile artisans, surgeons, laundresses, brewers, bakers, and blacksmiths will gather to help you explore both sides of the story.
Which side will you choose?
REVOLUTION! Living History Weekend activities include:
• Loyalist, Patriot, & Civilian encampments
• Children’s militia drills
• Children’s games & colonial education
• Military skirmishes
• Chocolate demos (Saturday only)
• Brewing demonstrations
• Blacksmithing demonstrations
• Cheesemaking demonstrations
• Carpentry demonstrations
• Coopering demonstrations
• Laundry demonstrations
• Wool & textile arts demonstrations
• Colonial surgery demonstrations
• Shortgown workshop (Sunday only)
• Mohawk River bateaux presentation
• “Henry Glen, Servant of the Army” conversation with Library/Archivist Michael Maloney
• Committee of Safety meetings
• Historic exhibits & tours
• Nature trails
• …And more!!
Admission is $5.00 for adults, free for children and students. On Saturday the 25th the site will be open to the public from 10:00 – 5:00, and Sunday the 26th from 10:00 – 3:00. For more information, please visit facebook.com/mabeefarm or contact Educator Jenna Peterson Riley at 518-887-5073, or by email at educator@schenectadyhistorical.org. The Mabee Farm Historic Site is wheelchair accessible, with off-street parking in front of the George E. Franchere Education Center.
