Battle of Fall River Reenactment Weekend

Saturday, May 31, 2025 — Sunday, June 1, 2025
The Battle of Fall River living history event will take place rain or shine, so please dress accordingly.

TIME
The Event Area will be open each day from 10:00AM – 4:00PM. For a detailed agenda, please see below.

LOCATION DETAILS
Fall River Heritage State Park
South Parking Lot Entrance: 5 Water St.

This event is free and suitable for all ages; the Heritage State Park and Visitors Center are wheelchair accessible. Reasonable accommodation is available with advanced notice. Restrooms are available for use inside the Fall River Heritage State Park Visitors Center.

PARKING
Free parking is available in the DCR Lot at 5 Water Street. Parking is limited. Additional lots will be available, as well as a trolley shuttle service. More details to come.

WHAT TO EXPECT
The Battle of Fall River Reenactment Weekend (May 31 – June 1, 2025) will feature a variety of engaging activities designed to immerse visitors in the Revolutionary War era and the history of Fall River. Some key activities include:

Living History Encampment

Experience an 18th-century military camp with reenactors portraying soldiers and camp followers.
See demonstrations of daily life, including cooking, blacksmithing, and musket cleaning.
Interact with reenactors to learn about period clothing, weaponry, and tactics.
Battle Reenactments
Witness dramatic reenactments of skirmishes between Colonial militia and British troops.

Revolutionary War Artillery & Weapons Demonstrations

See cannon and musket firing demonstrations.
Learn about the technology and tactics of 18th-century warfare.
Talk with experts about the evolution of military equipment.
Market & Artisan Fair
Browse handcrafted goods from craftspeople and historical reenactors.

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