Visit Historic Fallsington on Saturday, July 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to experience military and civilian life typical of the Revolutionary War era. Watch as soldiers practice some basic drills and maneuvers on the lawn at the Tavern before they march over to the Moon-Williamson log house to gauge if any Friends might be persuaded to join the ranks or sell food to supplement meager army rations. Learn about the medical practices commonly used at the time. Do you have what it takes to be a soldier or to assist those injured during the battle?
In the afternoon Historic Fallsington will host two courts martial in the Tavern based on documented trials from the American Revolution. One involves a soldier charged with desertion and the other involves a woman attached to the army who was charged with foul behavior toward an officer. Attendees can help decide the outcomes.
Historic Fallsington, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of this historic village in lower Bucks County since 1953. Over nearly seven decades the organization has worked in close harmony with neighbors to balance the interests and needs of the community with the vital task of caring for the six historic buildings and thousands of unique artifacts. Exhibits and programs form a window to the past with a view stretching back over three centuries and allow us to tell the stories of the people who lived and worked here through momentous events in the history of our nation. As a community, today’s Fallsington residents are integrally woven into the fabric of our shared heritage, and we seek to preserve their stories as well. Historic Fallsington provides tours, exhibits, and other programs throughout the year designed to engage audiences across a broad demographic spectrum.
