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Historical Society Wows Easton With Re-Enactment Of Revolutionary Battle

EASTON, Conn. — The Historical Society of Easton dove into the past as it held its annual "A Revolutionary War Weekend" this past Saturday and Sunday as a part of "Celebrate Easton."

Leading the troops into battle at the Battle of Morehouse Farm.

Leading the troops into battle at the Battle of Morehouse Farm.

 Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
Shells fly as soldiers open fire on opposing forces.

Shells fly as soldiers open fire on opposing forces.

 Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
Visitors to Easton's Revolutionary War Reenactment Weekend got a glimpse of what life was like during the period.

Visitors to Easton's Revolutionary War Reenactment Weekend got a glimpse of what life was like during the period.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
Soldiers continue to fire after one of their comrades is shot.

Soldiers continue to fire after one of their comrades is shot.

 Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
Soldiers prepare to fire on the battlefield.

Soldiers prepare to fire on the battlefield.

 Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
Visitors to Easton's Revolutionary War Re-Enactment Weekend got a glimpse of what life was like during the period.

Visitors to Easton's Revolutionary War Re-Enactment Weekend got a glimpse of what life was like during the period.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
The crowd enjoys the re-enactment of The Battle of Morehouse Farm.

The crowd enjoys the re-enactment of The Battle of Morehouse Farm.

 Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
Enemy forces march into position on the battlefield at Easton's Revolutionary War Weekend Reenactment..

Enemy forces march into position on the battlefield at Easton's Revolutionary War Weekend Reenactment..

 Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
A narrator explains what is happening on the battlefield as the crowd watches a re-enactment of The Battle of Morehouse farm.

A narrator explains what is happening on the battlefield as the crowd watches a re-enactment of The Battle of Morehouse farm.

 Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
Visitors to Easton's Revolutionary War Re-Enactment Weekend got a glimpse of what life was like during the period.

Visitors to Easton's Revolutionary War Re-Enactment Weekend got a glimpse of what life was like during the period.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
Visitors to Easton's Revolutionary War Re-Enactment Weekend got a glimpse of what life was like during the period.

Visitors to Easton's Revolutionary War Re-Enactment Weekend got a glimpse of what life was like during the period.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
A doctor with surgical instruments from the period.

A doctor with surgical instruments from the period.

 Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
Skip Pearlman

The two-day event included a day-long series of demonstrations — from learning about soldiers and civilians, to drill practice, cavalry demonstrations, children's drill patriot camps, and a canon demonstration. 

The weekend's highlight was a re-enactment of the historic Battle of Morehouse Farm. 

Other events and demonstrations offered a glimpse into what life was like during the period.

For more info, check out: www.historicalsocietyofeastonct.org

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