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Shawnee Encampment

September 29 @ 10:00 am 5:00 pm

Shawnee Encampment

Cultural educators from the Shawnee and other federally recognized nations will be at The American Revolution Museum for interactive programs to commemorate the 250th anniversary of Lord Dunmore’s War, a 1774 conflict between Virginia and the Shawnee, Seneca-Cayuga and Delaware nations.

A Shawnee family living-history encampment will highlight seasonal cycles of living with demonstrations of finger-weaving, woodworking and traditional cooking. A Shawnee warrior’s encampment will illustrate battle tactics, prisoner taking, and captivity and adoption.

View the full daily schedule HERE

Shawnee Encampment Demonstrations – September 28 & 29

TimeLocationDescription
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.Outdoor Living-History Area – Shawnee Family EncampmentFinger-weaving Demonstration
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.Outdoor Living-History Area – Shawnee Warrior EncampmentBattle Tactics
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.Outdoor Living-History Area – Shawnee Family EncampmentWoodworking
2 – 3 p.m.Main TheaterJeremy Turner (Shawnee Tribe citizen) presents “‘You May Be Sure The Wasps And Yellowjackets Will Sting You Severely’: Shawnee Participation in Dunmore’s War”
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.Outdoor Living-History Area – Shawnee Warrior EncampmentPrisoner Taking
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.Outdoor Living-History Area – Shawnee Family EncampmentTraditional Cooking and Discussion of Seasonal Lifeways
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.Outdoor Living-History Area – Shawnee Warrior EncampmentCaptivity and Adoption

This event is included with museum admission. Purchase admission tickets online or in person. A value-priced combination ticket with Jamestown Settlement also is available. Children ages 5 and under are admitted free. 

FREE admission for residents of James City County, York County and the City of Williamsburg, including William & Mary students, with proof of residency.

200 Water Street, Route 1020
Yorktown, Virginia 23690 United States
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