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History takes center stage in the Park’s six-part series, History Comes Alive in the Park. Through engaging reenactments, lively debates, music, and storytelling, talented performers will bring historical figures and events to life, offering audiences a unique opportunity to experience history beyond the pages of a textbook. Dave Loda will portray Benedict Arnold in character at two stages of his career. The first as an American Major General after Saratoga, about to take command of West Point after leaving Philadelphia with his new wife Peggy Shippen. The second will be after the betrayal as a British Provincial Brigadier General as he is about to leave NYC to attack New London in a British attempt to distract Washington and the French fleet away from Cornwallis, who was bottled up in Yorktown, Virginia. Gretchen Loda will portray Peggy Shippen and talk about and perform some of the popular songs during the late 18th century in both Europe and the American Colonies.
Reception: 6-6:30PM
Performance: 6:30-7:30PM
Questions? Contact Us:
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Ticket holders will have access to museum galleries to peruse exhibits prior to each performance! Reception includes light bites, wine and beer. This series is hosted by Thames River Heritage Park Foundation and Lyman Allyn Art Museum.
Sponsors include The Day, Beer'd Brewing Co., Grand Wine & Spirits and the Nancy Krant and John Olivia Charitable Fund.
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Lyman Allyn Art Museum, 625 Williams St,New London,CT,United States
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