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Patriots Path: A Revolutionary War Encampment
What was life like for Continental soldiers and patriots during the Revolutionary War?
Immerse yourself in the daily life of soldiers, military officers, and the camp followers who traveled with the army as you explore a Revolutionary War encampment. At this hands-on attraction, you can touch the items inside the soldiers’ tents and officer’s tent, wash clothes in the laundry yard, and examine cooking utensils used by camp followers.
Musket firing and cooking demonstrations are offered regularly.
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