Jockey Hollow Spring Encampment

The special event focuses on the life and times of soldiers and civilians during the Revolutionary War. It's an event full of activities for the whole family. Highlights for the weekend include demonstrations in camp of cooking, sewing, and other camp chores, military maneuvers/musket firing and a special “children’s muster” where children can learn to drill and march like Revolutionary soldiers.

Saturday, April 18
Schedule of Events

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)

Throughout the day, interpreters and reenactors present continuous demonstrations reflecting daily life in a Continental Army encampment. Visitors are welcome to explore and engage at any time.

• 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

Click here to see a site map of all the activities during the 2026 Spring Encampment

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Latitude and Longitude 40.763848, -74.542199

Schedule

Event Type

• Living History