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Experience a taste of the Revolution

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British troops move in against the colonists during a reenactment of the Boston campaign of 1775 during the Huntington Beach Historical Society’s American Revolution weekend event on Saturday. photos by Mindy Schauer — staff phootgrapher

Colonists advance on British troops during a reenactment of the Boston campaign of 1775.

Ginny Evans, 12, works the 33rd Regiment camp kitchen at the event.

Abigail Hernandez, 9, learns about a “courting stick,” an 8-foot hollow pole that was used by young couples to communicate from a prudent distance apart during the 1600s through the 1800s.

Brian King and his umbrella cockatoo, Lt. Thor, take part in the event. King is part of the Naval Historical Educational Foundation.

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By Heather McRea

hmcrea@scng.com

The Huntington Beach Historical Society is bringing to life the stories of the American Revolution this weekend.

This year’s reenactment marks the 250th anniversary of the start of the war for our independence. The two-day event features battles, music, demonstrations, lectures and more.

Activities continue today with a 9 a.m. church service and will also include the reenactment of two battles, the Yorktown campaign of 1781 at 11 a.m. and the Florida campaign of 1779 at 2 p.m.

There will be programs today highlighting the contributions and lives of the Native American population and the role of Spain and France in American independence.

See sword demonstrations and learn about how ladies dressed and how people danced and more. See hbhistory.org/revolution for the full schedule.

When: Activities start with a 9 a.m. church service today, and the last activity of the day is the 2 p.m. battle.

Where: Huntington Beach Central Park, behind the library

Cost: Free to attend

Information: hbhistory.org/revolution