Events, Programs, Living History, Lectures, Workshops

1776: Music of the Revolution

Saturday, June 6th | 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Free Admission | Family-Friendly

March to the rhythms of history as musicians recreate the sounds of the American Revolution. Discover how common music was adapted to rally troops, lift spirits, and unite communities during the fight for independence.

Featured Demonstrations & Activities

Authentic Revolutionary-era music
Live fife and drum performances
Songs sung by soldiers and civilians
Ongoing performances and demonstrations all day long
Featuring the Uxbridge Fife and Drum, and Forbes Road Frolic

Vendors & Food

Antietam Dairy will be selling quality ice-cream, treats, and drinks.

Event Information

Admission: Free (donations encouraged)
Location: 12995 Bain Road, Mercersburg, PA 17236
Parking: Event parking available in adjacent field; accessible parking on site
Pet-Friendly: Yes
Accessibility: Accessible parking available

Special raffle prizes will be available for members. Donations from events like this directly support our educational programs, which serve approximately 6,000 students annually.

Special events to look forward to

Our event themes for this year are centered around the year 1776, as part of the celebrations for the Nation's 250th birthday.
Attend any of our major events for an immersive and engaging journey into the past, and discover how the major events of the American Revolution impacted small frontier farms and families.

1776: Music of the Revolution

Saturday, June 6th, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m

Step back into the soundscape of the American Revolution. From whistling fifes to powerful drums, enjoy music and songs popular with both civilians and soldiers, and learn about the people who inspired them. Musical performances continue throughout the day.

1776: Harvest on the Homestead

Saturday, October 10th, 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Celebrate the harvest with grape stomping (pigéage) for wine, cider making, beer brewing, hearth cooking, dance, and games, then gather round our Bonfire for our special evening tradition!
Special Author Talk with Americana Corner's Tom Hand at 1 p.m followed by CI’s Annual Member meeting at 2 .p.m.

1776: A Colonial Christmas

Saturday, December 12th, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m

Experience the sights, sounds, and flavors of an 18th-century holiday season.
Watch a colonial feast being prepared, try your hand at baking traditional gingerbread, and join in the festive spirit with Wassailing and old-fashioned games. Free cookies and hot drinks during our Stocking Stuffer gift shop sale.

Featuring special guest lecturers, numerous living history crafts and presentations, and interactive elements, each event is sure to delight. Plan to visit all four and take this journey through time with us!

We hope you will bring your friends and family to all these events (and our weekly Saturday Programs too).

For more information contact us and stay tuned for more announcements and press releases as we move forward

Collaborations and Outreach

At the Conococheague Institute we are proud to partner with organizations in the area that are in line with our mission to preserve our cultural and natural resources.

You can often find CI doing outreach and partner events and vice versa. Some groups even use CI as a host for some of their own programs.

Soar will be using CI's grounds and trails in May and November. Walks start at 8am at the Visitor Center and are free to all. Participants should wear comfortable walking shoes and may bring identification books and binoculars. Free.
Check their Calendar of Events to find the location for specific dates, or email them at: info@natureandcultureinstitute.org.

To learn more about the Institute visit https://natureandcultureinstitute.org/

Event Sponsorships

Our Events are made Possible thanks to our Donors, Grants and Event Sponsors. To learn more about how you can support these great community events at CI contact info@cimlg.org

After successful growth, being named 2022 Non-Profit of the Year from the CVBA, outstanding educational programs, and national recognized programs CI is in an incredible position for a vibrant and exciting Event Year.

With smaller free educational events and workshops making our site accessible and open to all, larger holiday themed events for Bonfire Night and Christmas, an event sponsorship can make a huge impact on 1000's of members of the community, while having your business recognized in its support of our Cultural and Natural Resources.

Align your business with engaging, innovative programs and events that encourage a love and appreciation of our History and Natural Environment with families and donors of the Conococheague Institute. Our patrons are a mixture of highly educated, affluent members passionate about preserving our resources for the next generation, and families with young children interested in hands on experiences that will shape their lives and education.

We offer varying levels of sponsorships with associated benefits and are happy to work with you to create unique packages that meet your needs.

In-Kind Contributors

There are more ways to support our events! Products, services and volunteering has a huge benefit on our mission. During major events prize baskets are available to the public for participating in surveys, and we are now hosting a themed 'Longbow Lottery' during our Archery programs. Contact us for more details. Thankyou to the following businesses for the recent support.

Americana Corner: https://www.americanacorner.com

Ace Distributing: https://www.acedistributing.com

American 250PA: https://www.america250pa.org

Blackjacket Munitions https://www.blackjacketmunitions.com

3Rivers Archery: https://www.3riversarchery.com

Viking Bags: https://www.vikingbags.com/pages/motorcycle-saddlebags

Shady Spring Farm: http://www.shadyspringfarm.com