The Sound of 1776 Schedule - Cameron Parish Chapter NSDAR

Throughout the day

Lanesville Ordinary Tours
One-Room Schoolhouse Tour
Children’s toys and games at Heritage Farm
Children’s toys and games at Lanesville Ordinary
Continental Army Encampment
Colonial Outdoor Kitchen
Demonstrations by Craftsmen at Heritage Farm Museum Barn

11:00 AM Opening Ceremony at the Music Green

Musical Performances

George Mason University Historical Ensembles, Music Green, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 1:00, 2:00
Liberty Lasses, Frogshackle Cabin, 10:40, 12:05
Native American Drum Circle, Voices of the First Peoples, 12:00, 1:45

Stories of Revolution

Step into the world of Revolutionary-era Virginia and meet the people whose choices, struggles, courage, and convictions helped shape a new nation. Throughout the day, living-history interpreters will bring these stories to life at locations throughout the park.
Choose a story—or follow the schedule and experience them all!

10:30 a.m.

“Tukihëla” (unsleep) — Wake up to the Native American Experience
Lanesville Ordinary
Long before the Revolution—and throughout it—Native peoples shaped the story of this land. Hear their perspectives and learn about the Native experience during a time of profound change.

Col. Anthony Wayne in Loudoun County
Vestal’s Gap Road
Known as “Mad Anthony,” Col. Anthony Wayne was one of Washington’s most aggressive commanders. Through the eyes of a fellow soldier, discover Wayne’s connection to Loudoun County and the Continental Army’s struggle for independence.

Sgt. Major John Champe: Washington’s Double Spy
Vestal’s Gap Road
Was he a deserter—or a hero? Learn how Sgt. Major John Champe went undercover on a dangerous mission for George Washington to capture the traitor Benedict Arnold.

William “Billy” Flora and the Battle of Great Bridge
Vestal’s Gap Road
A free Black Virginian, Billy Flora stood his ground when British forces attacked Great Bridge. Hear the remarkable story of the man whose courage helped turn the tide in Virginia.

Rev. John Marks and the American Cause
Vestal’s Gap Road
What did a Virginia minister have to say about rebellion and independence? Meet Rev. John Marks and discover how faith, politics, and the American cause collided in Revolutionary Virginia.

The Mary Hemmings Story
Vestals Gap Road
Mary Hemmings lived through the Revolution as an enslaved woman in Virginia. Hear her story and explore the difficult choices, family ties, and pursuit of freedom that shaped her life.

11:15 a.m.

A Reading of the Declaration of Independence
Music Green
Hear the words that changed the course of American history. Experience the Declaration of Independence as Revolutionary Virginians might have encountered it—bold, unsettling, and full of possibility.

12:10 p.m.

Musket Drill
Continental Army Encampment
Step into the ranks of the Continental Army and see what it took to turn civilians into soldiers. Watch a musket drill and discover the discipline behind the fight for independence.

12:45 p.m.

Ona Judge: A Life of Courage in the Founding Era
Vestal’s Gap Road
Ona Judge was an enslaved woman in George Washington’s household who risked everything to claim her freedom. Follow her daring escape and the extraordinary life she built afterward.

The Mary Hemmings Story
Vestal’s Gap Road
Mary Hemmings lived through the Revolution as an enslaved woman in Virginia. Hear her story and explore the difficult choices, family ties, and pursuit of freedom that shaped her life.

General Daniel Morgan
Vestal’s Gap Road
Rough-edged, fearless, and fiercely determined, Daniel Morgan became one of the Revolution’s most formidable commanders. Meet the frontier fighter who helped lead American forces to victory.

Rev. John Marks and the American Cause
Vestal’s Gap Road
In Revolutionary Virginia, ministers were not afraid to enter the political fray. Hear Rev. John Marks make the case for the American cause—and consider what independence meant to ordinary Virginians.

Susanna Bolling and the Plot to Capture Lafayette
Vestal’s Gap Road
Revolution was not just an adult affair. Discover the little-known story of 16-year old Susanna Bolling and her daring midnight ride to save Lafayette from British capture.

1:15 p.m.

1:25 p.m.

Col. Anthony Wayne in Loudoun County
Vestal’s Gap Road
Known as “Mad Anthony,” Col. Anthony Wayne was one of Washington’s most aggressive commanders. Through the eyes of a fellow soldier, discover Wayne’s connection to Loudoun County and the Continental Army’s struggle for independence.

A Chat with Alexander Hamilton
Vestal’s Gap Road
Before he became a founding father, Alexander Hamilton was a young, ambitious officer with big ideas. Meet Hamilton and hear what he had to say about war, politics, and the future of America.

General Daniel Morgan
Scenic Pond Overlook
Meet the legendary Daniel Morgan and hear about the battles, victories, and unconventional tactics that made him one of Washington’s most trusted commanders.

William “Billy” Flora and the Battle of Great Bridge
Vestal’s Gap Road
A free Black Virginian, Billy Flora stood his ground when British forces attacked Great Bridge. Hear the remarkable story of the man whose courage helped turn the tide in Virginia.

Susanna Bolling and the Plot to Capture Lafayette
Vestal’s Gap Road
Revolution was not just an adult affair. Discover the little-known story of 16-year old Susanna Bolling and her daring midnight ride to save Lafayette from British capture.

2:10 p.m.

2:35 p.m.

Sacred Places, Archaeology & Indigenous History
Lanesville Ordinary
Long before the Revolution—and throughout it—Native peoples shaped the story of this land. Hear their perspectives and learn about the Native experience during a time of profound change.

3:00 pm Event Conclusion

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