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Sat
13
Sep
Saturday, September 13, 2025 11:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Stony Point Battlefield State Historic Site
Raised as an auxiliary force for General Washington's Continental Army in 1777,
Spencer's Additional Regiment was a part of the New Jersey Brigade throughout the war. The members of this reenactment regiment will take up residence in our Soldiers' Camp by the museum and explain the unit's fascinating history, perform drills and fire muskets throughout the day. The unit served at the American garrison at Stony Point in 1780
during the Benedict Arnold treason affair and trial in Tappan, NY.
Registration: Not required
Sat
20
Sep
Saturday, September 20, 2025 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Stony Point Battlefield State Historic Site
(845) 786-2521
Join performers Gary Petagine and Sean Grady as they present their new historical play
A Casualty of Betrayal: The David S. Franks Story. Benedict Arnold's two aides — Richard Varick and David Franks — are suspected of colluding with him in his treason. Varick goes on to eventually become mayor of NYC; what happens to David Franks is revealed in this play. Please call 845-786-2521 for a reservation and plan to arrive by 1:45 for seating for this very popular performing duo. The program will be held outdoors unless there is inclement weather, in which case indoor seating will be limited to the first 30
recorded reservations.
Registration: Required
Sat
27
Sep
Saturday, September 27, 2025 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Stony Point Battlefield State Historic Site
(845) 786-2521
Site Interpreter Joanne Stein-Kohler will discuss the life
of Rebecca Franks, the "Jewish Belle" of Philadelphia who married the British officer
who lost the battle of Stony Point. Indoor seating is limited to 30 people for these presentations. Please call 845-786-2521 for a reservation.
Registration: Required
Sat
11
Oct
Saturday, October 11, 2025 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Stony Point Battlefield State Historic Site
(845) 786-2521
History has many stories about male heroics during the American Revolution, but not many in which female courage was displayed. This illustrated lecture by Site Interpreter Susan Overgard will highlight a few of the American and British women that performed brave deeds for their side, while also dispelling a few legends that sprung up after the war. Seating is limited - please call 845786-2521 for a reservation.
Registration: Required
Sat
18
Oct
Saturday, October 18, 2025 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Stony Point Battlefield State Historic Site
(845) 786-2521
This illustrated lecture by Site Historian Mike Sheehan will dive deep into the exciting British Raid on Peekskill that resulted in the burning of the town, and the brave counter-attack of Col. Willet who drove the British back to their boats. Seating is limited - please call 845786-2521 for a reservation.
Registration: Required
Sat
25
Oct
Saturday, October 25, 2025 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Stony Point Battlefield State Historic Site
(845) 786-2521
Site Interpreter Joanne Stein-Kohler has studied the Jewish experience in America in the years leading up to and after the American War for Independence through the lens of Rebecca Franks, the "Jewish Belle" of Philadelphia that married the captured commander of the British forces here at Stony Point. Seating is limited - please call 845-786-2521 for a reservation.
Registration: Required