07/15/12 – Whiskey Rebellion Weekend – Wayne\\\’s Legion Encampment at Woodville Plantation
| Event Name | Whiskey Rebellion Weekend - Wayne's Legion Encampment at Woodville Plantation |
| When |
Sunday, July 15, 2012
12:00pm
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| Where |
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| Other Info | Join Wayne’s Fourth Sub-Legion (the troops that defended John Neville's property during the 1794 Whiskey Rebellion) as they make camp at Woodville Plantation. Experience 18th century military camp life and participate with the soldiers as they march and drill. Events of the day include tactical demonstrations, musket firing, music demonstrations, marching and ceremonial drills. Soldiers will discuss what camp life was like in the army of 1794. Visitors will learn 18th century cooking techniques as Woodville’s cooks prepare dinner for the encamped troops. Special hours for the event will be from noon to 5 pm, with a special admission price of $5 per person. Children under 6 are free. |
The Home of John and Presley Neville, circa 1780
Woodville, the John and Presley Neville house, is Southwestern
Pennsylvania’s principal link to the late 18th century, interpreting the time period of 1780-1820 and documenting the lives of the
three families that resided there, the Nevilles (1775-1815), the
Cowans (1815-1835), and the Wrenshalls (1835-1975).
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