Hear the crack of muskets, smell the black powder smoke and watch the lines of infantry advance across the field. See uniformed soldiers up close. Learn about how different uniforms, weapons and accouterments were used and the soldier's evolution from civilian militia and minute companies to a late war standing army. Visit an 18th century Regimental Hospital, witness various period medical procedures from treating the wounds after a battle, smallpox inocculations, to treatment of the sick. Talk with the Regimental Surgeon and hear about the state of medicine and surgery of the time, the leading philosophies, and have your questions answered. Walk along the rows of military tens and talk with knowledgeable living historians about the Revolution and colonial life. Find out why they used the tents and how they lived during a campaign.