One day in history, the Revolutionary War turned Cliveden into a bloody battleground for General George Washington’s colonial soldiers as they battled the British in the fight to liberate occupied Philadelphia. Honoring this significant moment in history dates back to a Centennial Celebration held at Cliveden in 1877. Today, the Revolutionary Germantown Festival is a unique celebration in the city that gave the world the Declaration of Independence, keeping the tradition alive, attracting over 5,000 visitors each year with a day of family entertainment and reenactments of the Battle of Germantown. Come join us at Philadelphia’s largest one-day history festival!
Schedule of Events:http://www.revolutionarygermantown.org/schedule-of-events
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The pack will meet up for the day, at 09:30 AM on the lawn of the Upsula, directly across the street from the Cliveden House/Chew Mansion.
A high level overview of the plan for the day is as follows:
10:00 – Meet George Washington.
10:30 – 11:15 – We will check out the Hands on activities, sutlers, etc.
11:15 – Break for an early lunch
12:00 – The Battle of Germantown Reenactment
1:00 – The Children’s Muster
1:45 – Tour the Cliveden Museum or hear the surprise of Germantown narration
2:30 – Depart or enjoy the MacGregor Bagpipes while waiting for
3:00 – The Battle of Germantown Reenactment
3:45 – Flag folding ceremony