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Experience the Revolution! A Collaborative Living History Event
Experience the sights, sounds, and stories of Revolutionary-era Connecticut at a dynamic,family-friendly event on Saturday, May 2
Step into the past and experience the sights, sounds, and stories of Revolutionary-era Connecticut at Experience the Revolution! a dynamic, family-friendly event on Saturday, May 2nd, celebrating 250 years of Middlesex Parish history.
Hosted across three historic sites—the Museum of Darien (10am-1pm), the Mather Homestead (2-4pm), and Highland Farm (all day)—this immersive day brings the American Revolution to life through engaging demonstrations and hands-on activities.
At the Museum of Darien, visitors will encounter members of the Fifth Connecticut Regiment in full period attire, presenting vivid vignettes of colonial life and artisan skills. A silhouette artist will also be on-site, creating hand-cut portraits in the historic tradition. (Silhouettes are available for $35 each, with advance booking encouraged at museumofdarien.org.) At the Museum, guests can explore:
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- The daily life of a Revolutionary War soldier
- Children’s military drill exercises
- Authentic soldiers’ drill demonstrations
- Colonial-era flags and their meanings
- A display of authentic 18th-century toys
- Silhouette Artist by appointment
- Special appearance by George Washington on horseback
Programming continues in the afternoon at the historic Mather Homestead and throughout the day at Highland Farm, offering visitors a unique opportunity to explore Darien’s Revolutionary War heritage. This free community event invites visitors of all ages to connect with the people, skills, and stories that shaped early America.
Saturday, May 2, 2026
10am-1pm at Museum of Darien, 45 Old Kings Highway North, Darien
2-4pm at Mather Homestead, 19 Stephen Mather Road, Darien
All Day at Highland Farm, 560 Middlesex Road, Darien
Free Admission
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For more information, please visit museumofdarien.org , call (203) 655-9233 or contact Emily Koch at ekoch@museumofdarien.org. The Museum of Darien is located at 45 Old King’s Highway in Darien, CT.
About the Museum of Darien
The Museum of Darien is dedicated to maintaining, collecting, preserving, and exhibiting materials of local historical value. Through educational programming and exhibits, the Museum aims to deepen community understanding of Darien’s heritage and promote the preservation of its unique past as the town continues to grow and evolve.
