17th Century King Philip’s War Encampment & Reenactment!

Daniel Benton Homestead – Tolland, CT

Learn all about Connecticut in King Philip’s War this Sunday, May 8, 2016 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Daniel Benton Homestead at 170 Metcalf Road in Tolland, CT.

A group of 17th-century historical interpreters will be at the Benton Homestead to recreate the life of Colonial and Native Americans in New England. They portray Colonial train band members, mariners, husbandmen, crafters, housewives and Eastern Woodlands Native Americans. They will demonstrate hearth cooking, pottery, lace making, herbal medicines, military drills, arms and armor, navigational instruments, basket making, spinning and Native American arts.

Admission is free, but donations are welcome to support the Tolland Historical Society, which operates the Benton as a museum.

For more information, call 860-974-1875.

We hope to see you there!

For a full schedule of the event please download our flyer: DBH May Event Promo

We hope to see you there!