Revolutionary Revelry Night Set For June 25 Game
Bridgewater, New Jersey – The Somerset Patriots, the New York Yankees Double-A affiliate, have partnered with the Heritage Trail Association to host Revolutionary Revelry Night at TD Bank Ballpark at the Saturday, June 25 game. The Patriots take on the Hartford Yard Goats (Colorado Rockies) at 7:05 pm.
Bridgewater, New Jersey – The Somerset Patriots, the New York Yankees Double-A affiliate, have partnered with the Heritage Trail Association to host Revolutionary Revelry Night at TD Bank Ballpark at the Saturday, June 25 game. The Patriots take on the Hartford Yard Goats (Colorado Rockies) at 7:05 pm.
Headquartered at the historic Philip Van Horne House across the street from TD Bank Ballpark, the Heritage Trail Association is the hub for the history and culture of Somerset County and New Jersey, and a leader in guided interactive programs and narrated bus tours, scholarly symposiums, speakers and more.
At the front of the ballpark, an encampment will be set up to bring Revolutionary War history to life. Fans are encouraged to ask questions and interact with the living historians in attendance.
Entertainment will be provided by Washington Crossing Fife and Drums as fans make their way into the ballpark.
General George Washington will throw out a ceremonial first pitch and the Town Crier of Somerville, Lazarus Turner, will kick off the ballgame. Washington will also be joined by Benjamin Franklin, Philip Van Horne, Elizabeth Van Horne, Elizabeth Turner, and more.
Fans will be able to enjoy different themed activities and contests throughout the entire event.
Before the postgame fireworks, the Motts Artillery will fire off a cannon on the field at home plate.
The 50/50 raffle that night will benefit the work of the Heritage Trail Association.
“Involving the pubic in our event gives people a greater sense of the culture, environment and social norms of the time frame the Heritage Trail Association is presenting, giving the guest a greater understanding and a feel for being there,” said the organization’s president Cynthia Blumenkrantz. “The Heritage Trail Association offers monthly programs and works with other entities offering scholarly programs as well as bringing History to Life.”
Participating organizations in the night include 2NJ, History on the Hoof,
Society of the Sons of the Revolution in the State of New Jersey, DAR Camp Middlebrook Chapter, NJ History Alive, Middlebrook Theatrical Society, Somerset County Cultural and Heritage Commission, Somerset County Tourism, AWI Privateer Museum, New Jersey State Historic Sites, Morristown National Historical Park, Rev War Surgeon, Middlesex County Division of History & Historic Preservation, Somerset County Historic Society, Van Veghten House, Meadows Foundation, and Woman’s Literary Club of Bound Brook.
Tickets for the game are available by stopping by the box office at the ballpark, by calling (908) 252-0700, or online at somersetpatriots.com.
About the Somerset Patriots
The Somerset Patriots are the New York Yankees Double-A Affiliate and develop today’s top minor league talent into the pinstriped superstars of tomorrow for MLB’s winningest team. The Patriots compete in the Double-A Northeast League and play their home games at TD Bank Ballpark in Bridgewater, NJ, where fans of all ages and levels of baseball fandom get to enjoy the unique experience that is minor league baseball.
To learn more, visit: _**www.somersetpatriots.com_**