Soldiers line up before the first battle, The Philadelphia Campaign 1778, as the Huntington Beach Historical Society hosts, The Revolution, a reenactment of the American Revolution at Huntington Beach Central Park in Huntington Beach on Saturday, March 2, 2024. (Photo by Mark Rightmire, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Soldiers fire a cannon on the battlefield during the first battle, The Philadelphia Campaign 1778, as the Huntington Beach Historical Society hosts, The Revolution, a reenactment of the American Revolution at Huntington Beach Central Park in Huntington Beach on Saturday, March 2, 2024. (Photo by Mark Rightmire, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Soldiers make their way on to the battlefield for the first battle, The Philadelphia Campaign 1778, as the Huntington Beach Historical Society hosts, The Revolution, a reenactment of the American Revolution at Huntington Beach Central Park in Huntington Beach on Saturday, March 2, 2024. (Photo by Mark Rightmire, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Irene Ujda, left, of Los Angeles dances with Donald Clinton of Long Beach during, The Revolution, a reenactment of the American Revolution at Huntington Beach Central Park in Huntington Beach hosted by the Huntington Beach Historical Society on Saturday, March 2, 2024. (Photo by Mark Rightmire, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Jack Pritchard, left, of Williams, Arizona, as General Howe, listens to David Grace, right, of Carson, as General William Alexander, also known as Lord Stirling, speak before the first battle, The Philadelphia Campaign 1778, as the Huntington Beach Historical Society hosts, The Revolution, a reenactment of the American Revolution at Huntington Beach Central Park in Huntington Beach on Saturday, March 2, 2024. (Photo by Mark Rightmire, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Soldiers fire their guns at British soldiers on the battlefield during the first battle, The Philadelphia Campaign 1778, as the Huntington Beach Historical Society hosts, The Revolution, a reenactment of the American Revolution at Huntington Beach Central Park in Huntington Beach on Saturday, March 2, 2024. (Photo by Mark Rightmire, Orange County Register/SCNG)
One of the many Revolutionary camps during, The Revolution, a reenactment of the American Revolution at Huntington Beach Central Park hosted by the Huntington Beach Historical Society in Huntington Beach on Saturday, March 2, 2024. (Photo by Mark Rightmire, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Margaret Chaney and Collin Hubbard show off their period fashion during, The Revolution, a reenactment of the American Revolution at Huntington Beach Central Park in Huntington Beach hosted by the Huntington Beach Historical Society on Saturday, March 2, 2024. (Photo by Mark Rightmire, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Drummers play as soldiers line up before the first battle, The Philadelphia Campaign 1778, as the Huntington Beach Historical Society hosts, The Revolution, a reenactment of the American Revolution at Huntington Beach Central Park in Huntington Beach on Saturday, March 2, 2024. (Photo by Mark Rightmire, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Spectators watch as British soldiers fire their guns on the battlefield during the first battle, The Philadelphia Campaign 1778, as the Huntington Beach Historical Society hosts, The Revolution, a reenactment of the American Revolution at Huntington Beach Central Park in Huntington Beach on Saturday, March 2, 2024. (Photo by Mark Rightmire, Orange County Register/SCNG)
British soldiers fire their guns on the battlefield during the first battle, The Philadelphia Campaign 1778, as the Huntington Beach Historical Society hosts, The Revolution, a reenactment of the American Revolution at Huntington Beach Central Park in Huntington Beach on Saturday, March 2, 2024. (Photo by Mark Rightmire, Orange County Register/SCNG)
A spectator takes photos during the first battle, The Philadelphia Campaign 1778, as the Huntington Beach Historical Society hosts, The Revolution, a reenactment of the American Revolution at Huntington Beach Central Park in Huntington Beach on Saturday, March 2, 2024. (Photo by Mark Rightmire, Orange County Register/SCNG)
British soldiers run for cover on the battlefield during the first battle, The Philadelphia Campaign 1778, as the Huntington Beach Historical Society hosts, The Revolution, a reenactment of the American Revolution at Huntington Beach Central Park in Huntington Beach on Saturday, March 2, 2024. (Photo by Mark Rightmire, Orange County Register/SCNG)
A British soldier lays on the battlefield during the first battle, The Philadelphia Campaign 1778, as the Huntington Beach Historical Society hosts, The Revolution, a reenactment of the American Revolution at Huntington Beach Central Park in Huntington Beach on Saturday, March 2, 2024. (Photo by Mark Rightmire, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Margaret Chaney and Collin Hubbard show off their period fashion during, The Revolution, a reenactment of the American Revolution at Huntington Beach Central Park in Huntington Beach hosted by the Huntington Beach Historical Society on Saturday, March 2, 2024. (Photo by Mark Rightmire, Orange County Register/SCNG)
While the crowd looks on, British soldiers fire their guns on the battlefield during the first battle, The Philadelphia Campaign 1778, as the Huntington Beach Historical Society hosts, The Revolution, a reenactment of the American Revolution at Huntington Beach Central Park in Huntington Beach on Saturday, March 2, 2024. (Photo by Mark Rightmire, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Soldiers make their way on to the battlefield for the first battle, The Philadelphia Campaign 1778, as the Huntington Beach Historical Society hosts, The Revolution, a reenactment of the American Revolution at Huntington Beach Central Park in Huntington Beach on Saturday, March 2, 2024. (Photo by Mark Rightmire, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Soldiers line up before the first battle, The Philadelphia Campaign 1778, as the Huntington Beach Historical Society hosts, The Revolution, a reenactment of the American Revolution at Huntington Beach Central Park in Huntington Beach on Saturday, March 2, 2024. (Photo by Mark Rightmire, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Soldiers fire their guns at British soldiers on the battlefield during the first battle, The Philadelphia Campaign 1778, as the Huntington Beach Historical Society hosts, The Revolution, a reenactment of the American Revolution at Huntington Beach Central Park in Huntington Beach on Saturday, March 2, 2024. (Photo by Mark Rightmire, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Collin Hubbard shows off his period fashion during, The Revolution, a reenactment of the American Revolution at Huntington Beach Central Park in Huntington Beach hosted by the Huntington Beach Historical Society on Saturday, March 2, 2024. (Photo by Mark Rightmire, Orange County Register/SCNG)
One of the many Revolutionary camps during, The Revolution, a reenactment of the American Revolution at Huntington Beach Central Park hosted by the Huntington Beach Historical Society in Huntington Beach on Saturday, March 2, 2024. (Photo by Mark Rightmire, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Margaret Chaney shows off her period fashion during, The Revolution, a reenactment of the American Revolution at Huntington Beach Central Park in Huntington Beach hosted by the Huntington Beach Historical Society on Saturday, March 2, 2024. (Photo by Mark Rightmire, Orange County Register/SCNG)
An American flag hangs on the side of a tent during, The Revolution, a reenactment of the American Revolution at Huntington Beach Central Park hosted by the Huntington Beach Historical Society in Huntington Beach on Saturday, March 2, 2024. (Photo by Mark Rightmire, Orange County Register/SCNG)
American revolutionaries fought British forces for freedom twice Saturday afternoon and they’ll do it again Sunday, all part of a weekend of reenactments hosted by the Huntington Beach Historical Society.
Throughout the day Saturday, battles raged on behind the library, cannon fire echoed across the park, orders were barked as troops drilled. Saturday’s schedule also included demonstrations of colonial life, lectures and performances.
The reenactments continue on Sunday, starting with a church service at 9 a.m. that is open to the public. There is an artillery demonstration at 10 a.m., battles at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., 18th century dancing at 1:30 p.m. and more.
