This month started off with the 4th of July festivities. We went to the Rockport parade and bonfire and the fireworks in Gloucester. As usual, Ryder was very excited at the parade, since the floats throw so much candy to the kids. The bonfire is one of Ryder's favorite events of the year. He is completely enthralled by it and loves watching the structure go up in flames and the firefighters keep it under control.
Since Ryder has been obsessed with the Revolutionary War, we spent the summer going to battlefields and re-enactments. In July we went to Hubbardton Battleground in VT, Fort Ticonderoga in NY and Minuteman National Historical Site in Concord, MA.
Hubbardton was our first re-enactment ever and it was great. We drove up in the morning and arrived just as things were getting started. There was a whole schedule of events for the day, so we were plenty busy. Ryder bought his redcoat uniform, but was a little too shy to wear it at first, but then when he saw everyone dressed up, he decided to change after lunch. All the re-enactors loved seeing the kids dressed up, especially Ryder! We saw some cannon demonstrations and toured the British encampment, and then after lunch we watched the re-enactment. Ryder was super excited to see the battle happening and was talking about who was who and what they were doing. He even got in on the action and pretended to shoot down on the colonists.
Our next re-enactment was at Fort Ticonderoga, which was considerably bigger than the previous one. It was probably 10 times more bigger, with more re-enactors, a more involved battle, horses and multiple demonstrations. Ryder loved exploring the fort, which has been restored. Inside the fort, each room had a different living history exhibit/demonstration in it, plus we could walk all over the ramparts. Then after lunch, we joined the march of soldiers out to the battlefield, which was in the forest. We sat along the edge of the battlefield and watched the action unfold in the forest. Ryder had my camera for this and he took about 250 photos of the action, especially the British soldiers and the ones who were pretending to be dead!
Enjoying the 4th of July fireworks
So excited for the Rockport bonfire on the 3rd
Ryder the Redcoat
Posing in the British camp at the Hubbardton Battleground
He's gonna get those rebels (colonists)!
Taking aim at Hubbardton Battleground
Down at the river
Standing guard at Fort Ticonderoga
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