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Militia Muster

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47414 Old State House Road
St. Mary's City , 20686

28 Sep 2024

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10:00am - 4:00pm

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Demonstration, Events

Militia Muster

47414 Old State House Road
St. Mary's City , 20686

28 Sep 2024

10:00am - 4:00pm

Overview

The St. Maries Citty Militia, our host militia, is a volunteer group of men, women, and children who re-create a colonial Maryland “armed band” at Maryland’s first capital. This living history encampment features 17^th-century re-enactment units from nearby and far away. Enjoy the camp activities of cooking, gossiping, trades, games, and more!

Free admission includes grounds and activities.

Schedule for the day:

10:00 a.m. – Museum opens to the public

11:30 a.m. – Children’s drill (near the encampment)

1:00 p.m. – County Court. Trial of the Unlawful Dog

Come to the encampment and witness bickering between colonists centered around… you guessed it…An unlawful dog! (duration: 15 minutes)

2:30 p.m. – Muster and drill** (near the encampment)

3:45 p.m. – Gunnery demonstration** on Maryland Dove

4:00 p.m. – Living History sites closed for the day

On-going Midday Meal at Camp- Enjoy all the smells of camp cooking as the various groups prepare their midday meals.

**Caution for those with sound sensitivities – loud gunfire will be heard throughout the museum.

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