Woodville Plantation Hosts Legion Drill Day

March 21, 2011




FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

Rob Windhorst
412-221-0348
rwindhorst19@comcast.net

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QUICK FACTS:

Event: Legion Drill Day

Date: Sunday, April 3, 2011

Time: 1 to 4 pm

Place: Woodville Plantation, 1375 Washington Pike, Bridgeville, PA 15017

Admission: Adults $5.00, Children 6-12 $3.00, Children Under 6 Free



WOODVILLE PLANTATION HOSTS LEGION DRILL DAY


BRIDGEVILLE, PA (March 21, 2011) – Step back in time at Woodville Plantation as this living history museum presents a special event. On Sunday, April 3, 2011, the public is invited to attend Legion Drill Day

Historical interpreters will be onsite to represent the soldiers of Wayne’s Fourth Sub-Legion, the first Army of the United States. These are the troops that were sent to defend John Neville’s Bower Hill mansion during the Whiskey Rebellion in 1794. Join the soldiers as they practice the drills of Baron von Steuben. Events of the day also include tactical demonstrations, musket firing, marching and ceremonial drills. The event will be held from 1 to 4 pm, weather permitting. Admission is $5.00 per adult, $3.00 per child age 6-12 and free for children under age 6.

Woodville Plantation, the home of John and Presley Neville, is Western Pennsylvania’s link to the late 18th century. Built in 1775, this living history museum interprets life during the period of 1780-1820, the Era of the New Republic. Guided tours of the house are available every Sunday from 1 to 4 pm.

Just 7 miles and 15 minutes south of Pittsburgh, Woodville Plantation is conveniently located in Collier Township, 1/4 mile north of Interstate I-79 Exit 55 (Kirwan Heights Exit) on Route 50, near the intersection of Thoms Run Road. For further directions or for more information, please visit Woodville’s website at http://www.woodvilleplantation.org or call 412-221-0348.

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