Monmouth County - Middletown - Revolutionary Rave!
Revolutionary Rave!
Saturday, August 3, 2019, at 1 PM – 4 PM
Taylor Butler House, 127 Kings Highway, Middletown, NJ 07748
HEAR YE, HEAR YE, THOU MIRTHFUL MERRIE-MAKERS
AND MUSICK MAVENS OF MONMOUTH COUNTY:
THE MCHA REVOLUTIONARY RAVERETURNS TO MIDDLETOWN!
The Monmouth County Historical Association (MCHA) today announced its second annual Revolutionary Rave, an authentic re-creation of colonial-era costumes, music, dancing, games and popular period pastimes.
The event will once again be held at the historic Taylor-Butler House, built in 1853, and widely considered the grandest house in Middletown at the time, located at 127 Kings Highway. The Revolutionary Rave is set for Saturday, August 3, 2019, from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Tickets are $20 for MCHA members and $25 for non-members.
Light refreshments and tasty treats will be served. Free parking is available on-site, behind Taylor-Butler House. MCHA’s Marlpit Hall, located adjacent to Taylor-Butler House, will also be open for tours throughout the afternoon.
“We are delighted to once again have Sue Dupre, a prominent expert on the popular dance forms of the colonial era in New Jersey, on hand to provide music and country dance calling, so that anyone can participate no matter what their level of experience,” said Meg Sharp Walton, executive director, MCHA. Dances Ms. Dupre might call at the Revolutionary Rave include Money Musk, Portland Fancy, and Rory O'More, during the live music that will be performed at the event.[msw1]
Costumes from the 18th or 19th century are greatly encouraged, but not required. A changing room is available on-site.
Games that will be played during the 2019 Revolutionary Rave include Whist, Faro, Farckle, Skittles, and Vingt et Un (now known as 21 or Blackjack).
To purchase tickets and learn more about MCHA membership, visit MonmouthHistory.org. For more information: Pati Githens, 732-462-1466 or Pgithens@monmouthhistory.org,
