Putnam Memorial State Park

"Connecticut's Valley Forge"


Contact Us: friends@putnampark.org


499 Black Rock Turnpike Redding, CT 06896

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    May 2022 – January 2023 May 2022 – Jan 2023
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    May
    25
    Wed
    2022 Living History School Days
    Tickets
    May 25 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
    2022 Living History School Days

    Every spring, the Friends and Neighbors of Putnam Park organize this living history event for over 1000 local elementary students. Eighteenth century re-enactors (cooks, potters, spinners, surgeons, musicians, soldiers, and others) demonstrate and discuss many facets of life in the late 1700s. Click here for our photo gallery from previous years.

    This is our first time back since 2019!

    School Days is one of our most popular events, and we are fully booked for 2022.

    We’re still looking for volunteers to handle the school store! For more information, contact Barb Wyton at 203 938 0667.

     

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    May
    26
    Thu
    2022 Living History School Days
    Tickets
    May 26 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
    2022 Living History School Days

    Every spring, the Friends and Neighbors of Putnam Park organize this living history event for over 1000 local elementary students. Eighteenth century re-enactors (cooks, potters, spinners, surgeons, musicians, soldiers, and others) demonstrate and discuss many facets of life in the late 1700s. Click here for our photo gallery from previous years.

    This is our first time back since 2019!

    School Days is one of our most popular events, and we are fully booked for 2022.

    We’re still looking for volunteers to handle the school store! For more information, contact Barb Wyton at 203 938 0667.

     

    Read more
    May
    27
    Fri
    2022 Living History School Days
    Tickets
    May 27 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
    2022 Living History School Days

    Every spring, the Friends and Neighbors of Putnam Park organize this living history event for over 1000 local elementary students. Eighteenth century re-enactors (cooks, potters, spinners, surgeons, musicians, soldiers, and others) demonstrate and discuss many facets of life in the late 1700s. Click here for our photo gallery from previous years.

    This is our first time back since 2019!

    School Days is one of our most popular events, and we are fully booked for 2022.

    We’re still looking for volunteers to handle the school store! For more information, contact Barb Wyton at 203 938 0667.

     

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    Sep
    12
    Mon
    Monthly FANS Meeting @ Putnam Park Visitor's Center
    Tickets
    Sep 12 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

    The Friends & Neighbors of Putnam Memorial State Park meet on the first Monday of every month unless otherwise specified. Join us and get involved with local history!

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    Oct
    3
    Mon
    Monthly FANS Meeting @ Putnam Park Visitor's Center
    Tickets
    Oct 3 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

    The Friends & Neighbors of Putnam Memorial State Park meet on the first Monday of every month unless otherwise specified. Join us and get involved with local history!

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    Nov
    5
    Sat
    2022 Encampment @ Putnam Memorial State Park
    Tickets
    Nov 5 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
    2022 Encampment @ Putnam Memorial State Park | Redding | Connecticut | United States

    10:00: Camp opens to public

    10:30: All Forces Drill (Practical maneuvers for tactical)

    11:00: Artillery Demonstration

    11:30: Cavalry Demonstration

    12:00: Nooning

    1:00: People of the Encampment

    1:30: Children’s Muster and Drill

    2:30: Artillery Demonstration

    3:00: Tactical Weapons Demonstration (battle reenactment)

    4:00: Camp closed to public

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    Nov
    7
    Mon
    Monthly FANS Meeting @ Putnam Park Visitor's Center
    Tickets
    Nov 7 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

    The Friends & Neighbors of Putnam Memorial State Park meet on the first Monday of every month unless otherwise specified. Join us and get involved with local history!

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    Dec
    3
    Sat
    (CANCELLED) 2022 Winter Walk @ Putnam Memorial State Park
    Tickets
    Dec 3 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
    (CANCELLED) 2022 Winter Walk @ Putnam Memorial State Park | Redding | Connecticut | United States

    This event has been cancelled due to inclement weather. We apologize for the disappointment this may cause.

    Join us for our annual Winter Walk event!

     

    Learn about the Redding encampment of 1778-9 by joining park historian Ellery for a walking tour of the historic side’s one-mile loop. Then, experience the Revolutionary War for yourself at the reenactment battle/skirmish staged by local regiments.

     

    Fun for all ages! Free and open to the public – donations welcome to support the park. On-site parking is limited, so please consider carpooling if possible.

     

    Participants will have an opportunity to depart before the reenactment portion, which will feature black powder musket fire – safe, but noisy enough to be distressing to some children and most canine guests.
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    Dec
    5
    Mon
    Monthly FANS Meeting @ Putnam Park Visitor's Center
    Tickets
    Dec 5 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

    The Friends & Neighbors of Putnam Memorial State Park meet on the first Monday of every month unless otherwise specified. Join us and get involved with local history!

    Read more
    Jan
    2
    Mon
    Monthly FANS Meeting @ Putnam Park Visitor's Center
    Tickets
    Jan 2 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

    The Friends & Neighbors of Putnam Memorial State Park meet on the first Monday of every month unless otherwise specified. Join us and get involved with local history!

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    May 2022 – January 2023 May 2022 – Jan 2023

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    Our educational programs and events are made possible thanks to the efforts of the Friends and Neighbors (FANS) of Putnam Memorial State Park. Want to join us? You can print and mail a membership application with a check, or apply and pay online. To learn more about the benefits of membership, visit this page.

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