Huntington Beach Historical Society hosts a reenactment of the American Revolution on Saturday, February 15, 2020 in Huntington Beach as the British get ready to fight in the Battle of Lexington and Concord. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
The Huntington Beach Historical Society hosts a reenactment of the American Revolution in Huntington Beach, CA on Saturday, February 15, 2020. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
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William Westover, 8 months, hangs out in British camp during the Huntington Beach Historical Society’s reenactment of the American Revolution in Huntington Beach, CA on Saturday, February 15, 2020. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Children cover their ears while a cannon goes off during a reenactment of the American Revolution in Huntington Beach, CA on Saturday, February 15, 2020. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Royal Welch Fusiliers Edward Daniel, 6, and his mom, Heather, stroll through the American Revolution reenactment camp in Huntington Beach, CA on Saturday, February 15, 2020. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
The Blue Coats arrive for the Battle of Lexington during a reenactment of the American Revolution in Huntington Beach, CA on Saturday, February 15, 2020. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Knox Chaney, 12, carries water as he plays a Royal Marine during a reenactment of the American Revolution
in Huntington Beach, CA on Saturday, February 15, 2020. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Huntington Beach Historical Society hosts a reenactment of the American Revolution on Saturday, February 15, 2020 in Huntington Beach as the British fire their weapons during the Battle of Lexington and Concord. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Hayden Debevec plays “Private Angus McCurry,” in the Kings 4th Regiment of Foot, during a reenactment of the American Revolution in Huntington Beach, CA on Saturday, February 15, 2020. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
The Blue Coats gather during a reenactment of the American Revolution in Huntington Beach, CA on Saturday, February 15, 2020. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Retired music teacher and a member of the Sons of the American Revolution, Kent Gregory, plays the fife during an American Revolution reenactment in Huntington Beach, CA on Saturday, February 15, 2020. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Kellie Stein with the 23rd Regiment of Foot Royal Welch Fusiliers, takes part in a reenactment of the American Revolution in Huntington Beach, CA on Saturday, February 15, 2020. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Cannons are fired by the British during Huntington Beach Historical Society’s reenactment of the American Revolution on Saturday, February 15, 2020 in Huntington Beach. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Huntington Beach Historical Society hosts a reenactment of the American Revolution on Saturday, February 15, 2020 in Huntington Beach as the British get ready to do fight during the Battle of Lexington and Concord. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
American soldiers gained the country’s independence all over again Saturday, Feb. 15, in Huntington Beach Central Park. And they shall return on Sunday.
The Huntington Beach Historical Society is hosting a reenactment of the American Revolution on the same battleground as the annual Civil War Days.
Saturday’s event began with artillery and sword demonstrations, followed by marching British soldiers. Then came the real excitement, with muskets blazing, as the Red Coats fought the Blue Coats in the Battle of Lexington.
Next, visitors witnessed the Founding Fathers draft the Declaration of Independence. George Washington convened a Council of War with his generals before addressing the troops.
On a more gentile note, an 18th-century dance featured the colorful costumes of the day.
Saturday closed with the 1779 Battle of Stony Point.
Sunday will see some of the same performances, along with the 1776 Battle of White Plains and the 1777 Battle of Princeton.
