Revolutionary War Day
The hallowed grounds of Historic Belmont Hall will be crawling with Colonists during the 2nd Annual Revolutionary War Day Saturday, October 12, 2024 - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. From the first whiff of fresh split logs burning until the sight of smoke rising above the tree-lined drive, visitors to Belmont learn while mingling c. 1773.
New to Rev War Day This Year
Lively, period arts performances:
- Dover English Country Dancers
- Brotherhood of Breath Band, featuring pipes and string
Artisanal craft vendors:
- Gina Gerhard, Flax-to-Linen,
- Rick Schuman, Wood Carver, For Woodness Sake
Colonial Kids Games led by Smyrna High School Student volunteers
S&T Southern Smokehouse BBQ and Delights, Sweet Josephine’s
Returning for a Second Year
Governor Thomas Collins, portrayed by author and historian Tom Welch Noah Lewis as Ned Hector, African American patriot soldier
Encampments of Revolutionary War reenactment units:
- 1st DE Regiment,
- 1st VA Regiment and
- 1st New Jersey Volunteers.
Weapons Demonstrations
- No live ammunition will be used.
- Safety Officer on Duty
- Tours of historic Belmont Hall
Hosted by the Friends of Belmont Hall and 1st Delaware Regiment
Supported in part by Delaware Humanities, National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Delaware 250 Heritage Commission. Additional donations are gratefully accepted. Free parking will be guided as the public is invited to follow its way to 217 Smyrna Leipsic Road, Smyrna, DE.
Presented by Belmont Hall.
Plan Your Visit
Schedule & Tickets
More Events You Might Like
Growing Up Urkel
- Wilmington Public Library
- Sunday, November 17
6th Annual Art Walk
- Milton Arts Guild
- Saturday, October 12
Hand Built Ceramic Witches Hat
- New Castle County Art Studio
- Saturday, October 12
Opening Reception & Award Ceremony: Paint Dover!
- Biggs Museum of American Art
- Thursday, October 10
Stay Connected
Sign up for Delaware Scene Stealers!
Your bi-weekly digest of Delaware arts & cultural events, delivered right to your inbox.
The Latest Arts & Culture News
Check out the latest press releases, podcasts, blog posts and more from the Delaware Division of the Arts.