Join Renfrew Musseum & Park for a FREE 250th Anniversary Soldier and Militia Living History on the grounds of the museum and park! Meet the men who fought during the Revolution, tour the Museum House and Galleries with 250th decorations throughout, and see our NEW AMERICA250 EXHIBIT UNVEILING AT 2:00PM at the Visitor Center! Royer Museum House tours featuring NEW AMERICA250 EXHIBIT ELEMENTS AND PATRIOTIC DECORATION will take place at 1PM, 2PM, and 3PM (admission fee needed for the Museum Farmstead Tour).
Step back in time and experience the spirit of 1776 as Renfrew Museum and Park proudly celebrates our Nation’s 250th Anniversary on July 25, 2026!
It will be a full day of hands-on, small-scale living history that brings the Revolutionary era to life! Speak with knowledgeable living historians will portray Continental Army soldiers and local militia, offering an authentic look at the courage, sacrifice, and daily realities of those who fought for American independence. Discover what life was truly like for the men who served during our nation’s founding. Watch marching and military drill demonstrations as soldiers maneuver just as they did over two centuries ago. Learn how they trained, how they camped, and how they prepared for battle. Experience cooking demonstrations that showcase the food, tools, and techniques used to sustain an army in the field.
Schedule of Events:
Living History: 10:00AM to 5:00PM, Interpreters at the Smoke House (Mill Race Trail) and Summer Kitchen
Wagon Shed in the Visitors Center: 11:00 AM – Free presentation with author and historian Terry Barkley on the story of Snow Hill, The Daughter of Ephrata Cloister! Viewing of the Snow Hill exhibit in the Royer Museum House included.
Exhibit Unveiling: 2:00PM at the Visitor Center
Bells Across PA: Bell Located outside the Royer Museum House
This is not just a day to observe history — it’s a chance to engage with it. Visitors of all ages are invited to ask questions, handle reproduction equipment, explore camp life, and participate in interactive activities designed for the whole family. Touch the past, hear the stories, and gain a deeper appreciation for the determination and resilience that shaped our nation
Underground Railroad
