WATERBURY - Meet the enemy and learn about the American Revolution, during The Mattatuck Museum's fifth annual Frederick G. Mason Lecture, "A British Soldier at East Farms Cemetery," on Sunday, October 10, at 2 pm.
WATERBURY â Meet the enemy and learn about the American Revolution, during The Mattatuck Museum's fifth annual Frederick G. Mason Lecture, âA British Soldier at East Farms Cemetery,â on Sunday, October 10, at 2 pm.
Guy Morin of Historical Interpretive Programs will present a program on the British Soldier in the American Revolution. Mr Morin will make his presentation dressed in the full regalia of a British soldier under King George III and will discuss the uniform, equipment, and weapons used by the typical soldier from this period.
The history of the French soldiers buried at East Farms Cemetery and why they traveled through Waterbury in June of 1781 will also be discussed.
The presentation will include an opportunity for questions and viewing many of the items carried by soldiers in the 18th Century.
Mr Morin has been involved in the hobby of battle re-enactment for 23 years, and has been providing this type of lecture/demonstration for over ten years. He travels extensively throughout New England, visiting schools, libraries, and community groups.
In addition to the American Revolution, he also makes presentations on other time periods including the 1740s, the War of 1812, and the Civil War.
The October 10 program will take place at East Farms Cemetery. Participants should park at Generali School on East Main Street and walk to the cemetery. Rain location is Odd Fellows Hall, next to the school.
Suggested donation is $3.
This program is the first of several the museum is sponsoring during the month of October in observance of Arts and Humanities Month. To register for âA British Soldier at East Farms Cemetery,â or for further information on the other programs, contact The Mattatuck Museum at 753-0381.