Meet the Women of Revolutionary Westchester: A Living History Family Day

During the Revolutionary War, Westchester County was known as “The Neutral Zone,” a war-torn area where ordinary people struggled to get by while armies, militias and vigilantes clashed in their backyards. The war was especially hard for women on both sides of the conflict. Join us for this special outdoor living history family day. Interact with women of revolutionary Westchester, from those doing ordinary tasks like spinning, weaving and cooking, to camp followers caring for the troops with herbal medicines, to women who joined the military in disguise. Experience the performances of Peggy Shippen (married to traitor Benedict Arnold), wealthy loyalist Mary Philipse, Liss (an enslaved and then manumitted woman), and Phoebe Ward (a mother caught between two armies). History At Play's award-winning performance “A Revolution of her Own!” explores the life of Continental soldier Deborah Sampson. Enjoy live period music, dancing, 18th century hands-on crafting demonstrations, and period games as you mingle with the costumed performers. And learn more from area cultural and heritage organizations. Funded in part by Westchester County and the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area.