WESTMINSTER — The Westminster Historical Society once again presents a re-enactment of the Westminster Massacre. Come to the Westminster Fire Station on Saturday, Sept. 12, at noon, for a Tory Tavern-style lunch of chicken vegetable or vegetable and bean soup, soda bread, and tea.
The Massacre, considered an event that sparked the American Revolution, took place March 13, 1775 in the wake of a clash between the land grant citizens and the Tories (supporters of the king).
Judge Chandler will once again preside over the court with the help of David Moody, a volunteer from the Fort at No. 4 historic site in Charlestown, N.H.
The Westminster Central School will help to provide the angry settlers who fear that the New York Court will claim their land for debts owed. Kevin Titus and his re-enactors from Connecticut will portray Sheriff William Patterson and his Tory posse. The re-enactment will take place at 1:30 p.m. at the Post Office and Town Hall.
Tour the Westminster East Parish “Old Cemetery” and visit the grave of Patriot William French who died that day - he was one of the first casualties in the Revolutionary War.
Visit the museum, located on the second floor of the Westminster Town Hall, where a replica of the original Court House can be viewed. You can also see the original Court House door and window that remains.