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Sat
03
Aug
Saturday, August 3, 2024 11:30 AM - 02:30 PM
Stony Point Battlefield State Historic Site
11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on the first Saturday of the month from May to October, the first floor of the Lighthouse will be open and staffed with a costumed interpreter to talk about its history. A lighthouse 4th Order Fresnel lens is available to view in the museum's Lighthouse Gallery along with a fog bell and other artifacts. Please note: no access to the upper level is permitted.
Registration: Not required
Sat
10
Aug
Saturday, August 10, 2024 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Stony Point Battlefield State Historic Site
Site Interpreter Joanne Stein-Kohler has studied the Jewish
experience in America in the years leading up to and after the American Revolution,
through the lens of Rebecca Franks, the "Jewish Belle" of Philadelphia who
married a
British officer captured at Stony Point. Seating is limited, please call 845-786-2521 for a reservation.
Registration: Required
Sat
17
Aug
Saturday, August 17, 2024 02:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Stony Point Battlefield State Historic Site
2:00 p.m. on the third Saturday of the month from May to October (3:30 p.m. on Sep 21st), a costumed interpreter will lead a guided walk around the Battlefield explaining the plan and execution of the American assault on the British garrison, highlighting the design and defense strategy of the fort and the bold idea for the attack.
Registration: Not required
Sat
24
Aug
Saturday, August 24, 2024 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Stony Point Battlefield State Historic Site
248 years ago, the British Army conquered the New York City area in
a sweeping campaign with a handful of hair-raising battles, testing out the
Continental Army for the first time. Site Historian Michael J. F. Sheehan will present
a lecture with maps and illustrations on this gripping and dangerous year of
the American Revolution, when the cause was almost lost. Seating is limited, please
call 845-786-2521 for a reservation.
Registration: Required
Sat
07
Sep
Saturday, September 7, 2024 11:30 AM - 02:30 PM
Stony Point Battlefield State Historic Site
11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on the first Saturday of the month from May to October, the first floor of the Lighthouse will be open and staffed with a costumed interpreter to talk about its history. A lighthouse 4th Order Fresnel lens is available to view in the museum's Lighthouse Gallery along with a fog bell and other artifacts. Please note: no access to the upper level is permitted.
Registration: Not required
Sat
07
Sep
Saturday, September 7, 2024 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Stony Point Battlefield State Historic Site
Master storyteller
Jonathan Kruk will delight audiences of all ages with stories
focusing on the legends and lore of the Hudson Valley while accompanied by musician
Steve Kelman. Jonathan's tales both entertain
and give insight about our local heritage. Audience seating begins at 1:45
p.m.
Registration: Not required
Sat
14
Sep
Saturday, September 14, 2024 11:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Stony Point Battlefield State Historic Site
Raised as an auxiliary force for Washington's Continental Army, the reenactors in Spencer's Additional Regiment
will conduct camp activities while explaining the unit's start in New Jersey and
how they followed the army. Spencer's Regiment also garrisoned Stony Point in 1780
and was present during the Arnold/Andre West Point affair.
Registration: Not required
Sat
21
Sep
Saturday, September 21, 2024 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Stony Point Battlefield State Historic Site
Join Gary Petagine and Sean Grady as they act out the Court Martial of Major John
Andre, who had been captured in Tarrytown with the plans for West Point in his
boot. Transferred to Tappan, NY, his trial took place at the Dutch Reformed
Church. Hear historical details of the tribunal
of one of the Revolution's most notorious spies. Please arrive early to secure
a seat for this popular performance. Audience
seating begins at 1:45 p.m.
Registration: Not required
Sat
21
Sep
Saturday, September 21, 2024 03:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Stony Point Battlefield State Historic Site
2:00 p.m. on the third Saturday of the month from May to October (3:30 p.m. on Sep 21st), a costumed interpreter will lead a guided walk around the Battlefield explaining the plan and execution of the American assault on the British garrison, highlighting the design and defense strategy of the fort and the bold idea for the attack.
Registration: Not required
Sat
05
Oct
Saturday, October 5, 2024 11:30 AM - 02:30 PM
Stony Point Battlefield State Historic Site
11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on the first Saturday of the month from May to October, the first floor of the Lighthouse will be open and staffed with a costumed interpreter to talk about its history. A lighthouse 4th Order Fresnel lens is available to view in the museum's Lighthouse Gallery along with a fog bell and other artifacts. Please note: no access to the upper level is permitted.
Registration: Not required
Sat
05
Oct
Saturday, October 5, 2024 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Stony Point Battlefield State Historic Site
This illustrated lecture by Site
Interpreter Connor Price
tells the story of one of the officers General Anthony Wayne relied on during
the Battle of Stony Point. He entrusted Pennsylvanian
Colonel Richard Butler to lead the northern column during the assault. Find out
more about one of the men who bravely fought here. Seating is limited, please call 845-786-2521 for
a reservation.
Registration: Required
Sat
12
Oct
Saturday, October 12, 2024 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Stony Point Battlefield State Historic Site
History has many stories
about
male heroics in the Revolution, but few instances mentioned 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 845-786-2521
for a reservation.
Registration: Required
Sat
19
Oct
Saturday, October 19, 2024 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Stony Point Battlefield State Historic Site
2:00 p.m. on the third Saturday of the month from May to October (3:30 p.m. on Sep 21st), a costumed interpreter will lead a guided walk around the Battlefield explaining the plan and execution of the American assault on the British garrison, highlighting the design and defense strategy of the fort and the bold idea for the attack.
Registration: Not required