Revolutionary Weekend 2006 - Full Schedule of Events

Thursday, September 28

• 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Symposium: "From Revolution to Republic: Black Patriots of the 18th Century"
  Bellevue Hall, Bellevue State Park.
  $20 includes Noon buffet.
  RSVP 302-657-0650
  Map/Directions
  Click here for symposium itinerary

• 6 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.: Revolutionary Pub Night at the Historic Robinson House, Claymont - Invitation onl

Friday, September 29

• 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.: Kick-off event with French Ambassador to United States and Governor of Delaware at Cooch's Bridge - site of the first battle of British and American troops in Delaware.
  961 Old Baltimore Pike
  Newark, DE
  Map/Directions

• 8:00-10:00 p.m.: Gala Premier for Evelyn Swensson's new musical Billy Lee's George Washington at the Baby Grand. Champagne reception to follow.
  818 Market Street
  Wilmington
  $35 per ticket. Call Grand Opera Box Office 302-652-557.

Saturday, September 30

• All Day: 18th-century Market and Military Encampment at Historic Greenbank Mill, Newport
  Click here for Greenbank Mill details
  Map/Directions

• 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.: Pencader Heritage Day at Dagett's Mill

• 9:30 a.m.: Wreath-laying at grave of Joseph Eugene Phillippe Cappelle, surgeon to Lauzun's Legion and one of Delaware's early doctors.
  Old Swedes Churchyard
  606 Church Street
  7th Street Peninsula
  Wilmington, DE

• 10 a.m.: Children & Family Performance of Billy Lee's George Washington at the Baby Grand.
  Tickets $10.
  818 Market Street Wilmington
  For tickets call Grand Opera Box Office 302-652-557.

• Noon: Opening Ceremonies at Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park
  A Serious-Minded Tribute to the French Soldiers of the American Revolution.

• 1p.m.: 18th-century characters come to life at Riverfront Wilmington in “We the People Chautauquaâ€�
  American Historical Theatre's 18th Century Tent Show at Tubman Garrett Park.
  Free shows on the hour. Last show at 5 p.m.
  Sponsored by Delaware Humanities Forum.

Sunday, October 1

• 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Ride the Revolutionary Route: Self-Guided Tours of the Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route.
  For more information, please see Ride Revolutionary Route

• All Day: 18th-century Market and Military Encampment at Historic Greenbank Mill. Newport

• 1 p.m.: Unveiling of Delaware Regimental Flag captured by the British on September 11, 1777.
  Lectures by Robert Selig, PhD and Glenn Williams, PhD, Center of Military History.
  Historical Society of Delaware.
  505 Market Street Wilmington

• 1 p.m.: American Historical Theatre's 18th Century Tent-Show at Tubman Garrett Park.
  Free shows on the hour. Last show at 5 p.m.
  Sponsored by Delaware Humanities Forum.