Bolton Living History Weekend

The French are coming. In 1781, Rochambeau's troops - on their way to meet General Washington and his Continental Army - camped in Bolton, CT at what is now Bolton Heritage Farm on Center Road. This was known as Camp Site Number Five. In a continuation of Bolton's 300th anniversary, the Heritage Farm Commission has teamed with Le Regiment Bourbonnais to host a living history weekend of this encampment.

This event will portray a campsite of Continental and French forces on the march. The army is encamped in friendly territory, so the mood is relaxed. The stop gives the troops time to resupply, make necessary repairs, and prepare for the rest of the march. Local tradespeople and town folk come to offer goods and services. The camp will be laid out in the French style consisting of mostly wedge tents.

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This event is FREE to the public and will offer a glimpse to what a Revolutionary encampment would have been like. Parking areas will be marked and on the street.

Saturday, Oct. 7th 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. & Sunday, Oct. 8th 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Bolton Heritage Farm is located at 266 Bolton Center Rd.