Muster Day at Old Sturbridge Village
Muster Day at Old Sturbridge Village
Saturday, May 18, 2024 (9:30 AM - 5:00 PM) (EDT)
Description
Muster Day at Old Sturbridge Village
To supplement the meager armed forces, most early 19th-century farmers and craftsmen were required by law to serve in local militia units – the forerunner of today’s National Guard. Twice a year, these citizen-soldiers were “called to muster” for a day of training in their town. Old Sturbridge Village re-creates a typical Muster Day and celebrates our local military history. Demonstrations will include marching, musket and cannon firing, and target practice.
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Old Sturbridge Village
1 Old Sturbridge Village Road
Sturbridge, MA 01566
1 Old Sturbridge Village Road
Sturbridge, MA 01566
Saturday, May 18, 2024 (9:30 AM - 5:00 PM)
(EDT)
9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
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Festival/Fair
Exhibit
Festival/Fair
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