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REV FEST 250 marks Westchester County’s 250th-anniversary celebration of the American Revolution, highlighted by a large reenactment of the Battle of White Plains. The 4,000-acre Ward Pound Ridge Reservation transforms into an immersive Revolutionary-era setting, featuring over 500 living historians depicting Continental soldiers, British troops, Loyalists, and civilians. Visitors can tour military encampments, observe musket and artillery demonstrations, explore period crafts and trades, enjoy music and storytelling, and witness an exciting Battle of White Plains reenactment.
Highlights
⚔️ Large-scale Battle of White Plains reenactment
🇺🇸 Continental and British Army encampments
🎖️ More than 500 living-history reenactors
💥 Military drills, musket and artillery firing
🧵 Revolutionary-era crafts and demonstrations
🎶 Live music and performances
🎭 First-person historical interpreters
🍴 Food trucks
🏛️ Historical organizations and exhibitors
👨👩👧👦 Family-friendly interactive activities
🚌 Free shuttle service from off-site parking and Metro-North
