Jockey Hollow Spring Encampment

Spring Encampment Weekend

Saturday, April 18

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

1:00-2:30 p.m. – Baroque Orchestra of NJ plays “Jockey Hollow Suite” (inside visitor’s center)

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)

Sunday, April 19

9:15 a.m. – 18th-Century Divine Service

10:00 a.m. – Camp Opens

10:00 a.m. – Hike to the Soldiers’ Huts (meets behind the Wick House)

10 -11:30 a.m. – Baroque Orchestra of NJ plays “Jockey Hollow Suite” (inside visitor’s center)

12:30 p.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. – Firing Demonstration & Drill

4:00 p.m. – Camp Closes

Camp Life in Action

Ongoing Both Days | 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

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

Highlights include:

• General George Washington and Martha Washington in camp

• Carpenter at work

• Laundry and camp chores

• Petty sutlery (trade and supplies)

• 18th-century medicine and surgery

• Military chaplain or minister