SHERMAN, Conn.—The Sherman Historical Society will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a bang Saturday, Sept. 20, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a Revolutionary War encampment and reenactment in its Cobbler Shop field at 10 Route 37 Center.
The 5th Connecticut Regiment, Ye Olde Lebanon Towne Militia Co. 1775, and the 38th Regiment of Foot. (Britain’s 1st Staffordshires) will be present, as will colonial crafters such as a shoemaker, blacksmith, weaver, beekeeper, and many more. There will be a a town dignitary as well as the society’s favorite Founding Father.
There will be musket drills with the youngsters, demonstrations by the soldiers and crafters. A costume-dress up photo booth offers an opportunity for unique pictures and modern-day chefs will learn how lucky they are as they observe bread baking and 18th-century cooking. There will even be an 18th-century fashion show.
In the afternoon there will be a skirmish between the fighting forces.
Photographers—pro and amateur—are encouraged to enter a contest in coordination with the Great Hollow Photographers Club. Entry is free and winners’ works will be displayed at the Sherman Library in January 2026.Â
For more information, email: ghphotoc@gmail.com, and stay tuned to the Great Hollow Photographers Club Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ghpclub. There will also be onsite information.
Parking will be available at Colonial Park (with a complimentary shuttle), Veterans Field, the back lot of the school, with handicapped parking at the Senior Center. There is more parking at the Sherman Green (near the Town Hall) for those who wish to follow the Mallory Trail near the IGA to the event. Signs will be posted.
Visitors should be aware that there will be loud noises with musket and cannon fire. Those sensitive should bring ear protection, especially for very young children. Pets should be left at home.
The cost of this 50th anniversary event is offset by a grant from the Great Circle Foundation, Inc., and is sponsored in part by Beatty Construction Company, Superior Spring & MFG. Co, Inc., and Club River Oaks.
Admission is free.