September 20 & 21, 2008
Join us for another great event in:
This event will be held in and around Historic Jerusalem Mill Village, located in the Gunpowder Falls State Park in Kingsville, Maryland. Jerusalem Mill Village is a rural area only minutes from I-95, along the banks of the scenic Little Gunpowder Falls.
The land was first patented in the late 1600s, and by 1740 held a dwelling, two tobacco barns, and an orchard. By the time of the Revolutionary War a large part of the village was in place, including the grist mill (one of the largest in Maryland), a sawmill, a blacksmith shop, the gunshop, and presumably one or more dwellings.
According to tradition, during the Revolutionary War the Maryland Committee of Safety contracted with David Lee, owner of the mill, to make muskets for the Maryland Militia. It is believed that the work occurred in the small two-story stone building behind the mill now known as the gunshop. It is also possible that David Lee supplied flour to Washington's army.
Though there were no actual battles fought here in the village, there were a number of British raids in the northern Chesapeake Bay area. Our demonstrations will feature scenarios that cover the question: what if a British raid had encountered American troops... here at Jerusalem Mill? Join us and find out!
Admission applies and the village or certain areas thereof may be closed for general use during these events. All admission fees directly support our programs, preservation and restoration efforts. Sorry no pets allowed during this event.
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