Millburn 1780: Revolutionary History Comes Alive
Sat, May 30
|Taylor Park
Time & Location
May 30, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Taylor Park, 100 Main St, Millburn, NJ 07041, USA
About the event
Experience History Come Alive – Battle of Springfield Day
Join us in celebrating America's 250th by stepping back in time to June 1780, when present-day Millburn played a critical role in our nation's quest for independence on Saturday, May 30 at Taylor Park from 10 am to 4 pm.
We welcome the 3rd New Jersey Regiment "Jersey Blues" for a day of demonstrations and interactive activities for all ages.
Meet Continental Army soldiers and civilian camp followers. Learn about the daily life of Revolutionary War soldiers.
Opening Ceremony
10:00 AM - NJ 3rd Regiment Opening Shot
10:15 AM- Presentation of the Colors by the NJSAR Color Guard (Bauer Center)
10:20 AM- Opening Remarks and Welcome
10:25 AM- Singing of the national anthem by mara epstein
Timed Activity Schedule
3rd NJ Regiment military demonstrations and Regimental Volley
10:30 AM | 11:30 AM | 1:30 PM | 2:30 PM | 3:30 PM
3rd nj regiment wall gun demonstration
11 AM | 12 PM | 2:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM
bob gula on millburn during the battle of SPRINGFIELD (KIOSK)
11:15 AM | 2:15 PM
MILLBURN HIGH SCHOOL BRASS ENSEMBLE
12:15 PM
BOB GULA PRESENTATION (INSIDE BAUER CENTER)
12:20 PM | 3:15 PM
MILLBURN 250TH COMMEMORATIVE 13 TREES CELEBRATION
1:15 PM
All Day Activities
Craft Making and Cooking stations | Historical Games, Scroll Signing
Millburn & America’s 250: Revolution and Remembrances Exhibition with the Millburn-Short Hills Historical Society
Notice to Residents:
Due to the use of black powder shots in the reenactment, it is advised to not bring your pets to Taylor park on Saturday, May 30.
