May 17 & 18, 2008

Rural Hill Revolutionary War Reenactment

In January 1781, General Lord Cornwallis and his British legion began their march northward from Charlotte, North Carolina to pursue the American Southern Army under the command of General Nathanael Greene who was retreating toward Salisbury.

Cornwallis moved westward toward Lincolnton and then headed toward present day Huntersville. On the morning of February 1, 1781, American troops were positioned on the banks of the Catawba River under the leadership of General William Lee Davidson to meet the advancing British army.

Join us for the weekend as we recreate the events which took place during that important time in America’s struggle for Independence.

You will have the opportunity to walk through the camps and experience the sites and smells of camp life in both British and American armies.

Visit with the soldiers and find out what life was like as a soldier in the army in 1781.

There will be plenty of activities and exhibits for everyone to enjoy which will include:

• Colonial Games

• Student Militia

• Craftsmen and Artisans (Blacksmithing, basket making, candle making, cooking, weaving, carpentry)

• Colonial Merchandise Vendors

• Guest Speakers and Book Signings

• Rural Hill-Museum and Exhibits Are Open

• Battle Reenactments Saturday and Sunday

Ticket Purchase
Tickets can be purchased at the gate. Your admission includes visiting the encampments of the American and British soldiers, the civilian camps, artisan and craftsman exhibits, sutler and merchandise vendors, the battle reenactment and the Rural Hill historic site.

Vendors and Sutlers will be on site to provide food and beverages at an additional cost.

Alcohol is prohibited at this event.

Handicap accessible facilities are available.
 

This event is made possible by the following sponsors:
 

McIntosh Law Firm - McCall Brothers - Town of Huntersville - Mecklenburg County Parks & Recreation - ALCOA-Yadkin Generating - Culp Lumber Company - Howell Woodworking - Hauser Rental - EnergyUnited - Allied Waste - McMahan Audio Visuals