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Holiday Hours:
All Town offices, including the Bentley Memorial Library, will be CLOSED on Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28, 2025, in observance of Thanksgiving.
 
Please note: There will be a one-day delay in trash and recycling pick-up starting Thursday, November 27, 2025.

BOLTON LIVING HISTORY WEEKEND

October 7, 2023
10:00 am

Return to Revolutionary Camp No. 5

 — A Bolton 300th+Event with Historic Encampment & Training by Le Régiment Bourbonnais 13ème —

When : Saturday, Oct. 7th—10 A.M. to 6:30 P.M.   & Sunday, Oct. 8th —10AM to 3PM
Where : Bolton Heritage Farm—266 Bolton Center Rd.

Saturday, 10/7 - Public Hours, 10 AM to 6:30 PM

  • Morning formation and duty roster
  • Distribution of rations by Quartermaster and a cooking contest
  • Public tours of the camp
  • Morning musket demonstrations for the public (French and American)
  • "Nooning" - Lunch
  • 1PM/W3R Signage Dedication
  • "School of the Soldier" and combined unit drilling
  • Afternoon musket demonstrations for the public (French and American)
  • 5:30-6:30PM - Twilight Stroll

Sunday, 10/8 - Public Hours, 10 AM to 3 PM

  • Morning formation and duty roster
  • Combined unit drilling
  • "Nooning" - Lunch
  • Afternoon musket demonstrations for the public (French and American)
  • 2PM/Camp take-down

There will be a scavenger hunt BOTH days for children to participate in, with fun interactive activities and questions to ask the actors.

More information here.