Please refer back to this page throughout the year as some event dates can change. This calendar represents the official schedule of the Second Continental Light Dragoons. Additionally, while the unit calendar is decided in the beginning of the year, some events may be added to the schedule mid season.
All events are open to the general public unless otherwise noted. For more information, please see event details where links are provided.
May 2019
Wethersfield Heritage Weekend
Take a step back in time with the Town of Wethersfield at the annual Heritage Weekend. Wethersfield Historical Society will take part in the celebration of Wethersfield’s rich history and culture as part of the Town of Wethersfield’s Heritage Weekend, a collaborative event celebrating Memorial Day with the Town of Wethersfield
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July 2019
240th Battle of Norwalk and at Westport Greensfarms
The Battle of Norwalk (also known as the Battle of West Rocks or Battle of the Rocks) was a series of skirmishes between the Thirteen Coloniesand Great Britain during the American Revolutionary War. The attack was one part of a series of raids on coastal Connecticut towns collectively known as Tryon's raid. The battle was fought in Norwalk, Connecticut on July 12, 1779. 70th (Surrey) Regiment of Foot of…
Find out more »September 2019
Commemoration of the Burning of Bedford
Commemorate the 240th anniversary of the Burning of Bedford with the 2nd Continental Light Dragoons. Libation Ceremony; Encampment; Colonial Games; British, American and Cavalry drills; Burning of Bedford re-enactment with bonfire. Food trucks, ice cream truck and more! On the Old Village Green
Find out more »October 2019
Lantern Light Tour
Tours begin at 6:30 pm and continue every 15 minutes until 8 pm. Explore Wethersfield’s Ancient Burying Ground at dusk by Lantern Light and meet some of the individuals who helped shape our town’s more than 375 year history. In honor of the 10th Anniversary, all the historical figures on this year’s program have been…
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March 2020
Drill Day
We find out how much we forgot and how heavy muskets are.
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