Jockey Hollow Spring Encampment: Day 1
Saturday, April 18
10:00 a.m. – Camp Opens
10:30 a.m. – Guided Hike to the Bettin Monument
11:00 a.m. – Inspection of the Troops & Military Drill
1:00 p.m. – Firing Demonstration & Drill
1:30 p.m. – Children’s Muster
3:00 p.m. – General Washington’s Grand Review & Firing Demonstration
4:00 p.m. – Visitor Center Closes (Park grounds open until sunset)
Camp Life in Action
Ongoing Both Days | 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Throughout the weekend, interpreters and reenactors present continuous demonstrations reflecting daily life in a Continental Army encampment. Visitors are welcome to explore and engage at any time.
Highlights include:
- Carpenter at work
- Laundry and camp chores
- Petty sutlery (trade and supplies)
- 18th-century medicine and surgery
- Military chaplain or minister
- General George Washington and Martha Washington in camp