Militia Muser & Encampment
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Vance Birthplace State Historic Site 911 Reems Creek Road, Weaverville, North Carolina 28787
Step back in time to the early years of our country's history, when citizens banded together to form local militias to protect their lives and property. Periodically, officers would call a muster, a gathering of the members for training or to work on public works projects.
Drill practice and musket firings will take place at 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm, and 4:00 pm on Saturday and 2:00 pm and 3:30 pm on Sunday. Throughout the event, experience life in the muster camp and talk to reenactors about early 19th century militias. Kids crafts and activities, including candle-dipping, will take place in the camp.
Join us as we celebrate Smithsonian Magazine’s 11th annual Museum Day Live! event on Saturday, September 26th. Learn more at www.smithsonian.com/museumdaylive.