Revolutionary War Camp: Washington’s Generals
Anderson House 2118 Massachusetts Avenue, NW,, Washington*Camp is full* The American Revolution Institute is pleased to announce Revolutionary War Camp Washington’s Generals, a day camp for boys and girls about the leaders who brought the patriots to victory. During the week, campers will learn about the daily challenges of generals along with the men and women who aided and influenced them throughout the Revolutionary War. Campers will dress in period officer costumes they get to keep and enjoy hands-on activities, including sewing military sashes, practicing drill musters, writing with quill pens and ink, cooking with eighteenth-century recipes, and learning how to dance. The camp will conclude with an open house for parents and friends to see demonstrations of what campers learned during the week. $400. SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE For more information and to register, please contact Catherine Harris, museum education manager, at charris@societyofthecincinnati.org or 202.495.7127.
“Brown Bess” British Long-land Musket
Anderson House 2118 Massachusetts Avenue, NW,, WashingtonBritish military historian and armaments specialist Paul Newman presents a "Brown Bess" British long-land pattern musket of 1756 and discusses why it was the mainstay firearm of the British infantry for over 120 years. The 1756 (Type 1) Long-Land pattern musket held by the Society of the Cincinnati museum collections is a particularly intriguing example owing to its regimental markings and provenance. The musket is marked to the 7th, or Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, and the story passed down with the firearm is that it was recovered by the donor's ancestor in the act of taking a Hessian soldier prisoner during the New Haven Connecticut raid, July 5, 1779. The presentation will last approximately 30 minutes with time afterwards for up-close viewing of the musket.
Seersucker Garden Soiree: Dance under the stars to 20s Jazz and the merriment of a Presidential Garden Soiree
Woodrow Wilson House 2340 S Street NW, WashingtonStep back in time for an exclusive evening at the Presidential home of Woodrow Wilson to experience the elegance of the roaring 20s with an evening of music, dancing under the stars to a live band, and the excitement of a Presidential vintage garden soiree. Join us on your own or with friends to the rare opportunity to experience the ambiance of a vintage Presidential garden soiree. While entertaining in the fully restored rooms of this Georgian revival townhouse, you will have the opportunity to view elaborate gifts of state from around the world, important materials from Wilson’s presidency, objects from the White House, family items and personal objects. President Wilson was the first US President to travel in Europe, and received numerous state gifts which (unlike the leaders of today) he was able to keep. On display are gifts from the allied heads of state including a Gobelin Tapestry from the people of France, a mosaic from Pope Benedict XV and autographed portraits of the British Monarchs. As you enjoy your evening, museum staff will be on hand in each major room to highlight artifacts from around the world. ~ Vintage Music: Enjoy thrilling 1920s jazz music performed by the Foggy Bottom Whomp Stompers. ~ Vintage Attire: Dress up in your favorite vintage or vintage inspired attire. ~ Dance under the stars in the garden of Woodrow Wilson House.* - Attend on your own or with friends to meet other ICDC Members and make new friends ~ Delectable desserts: Enjoy delectable selection of desserts. ~ Wine and drinks will be available for purchase. Please note that space is extremely limited so make your reservations early. Kindly note that this is not a dinner function, so please plan to have dinner before or after the event. Light food will be served. Wine will be available for purchase. In the event of inclement weather, the event will be moved indoors.