Brigade of the American Revolution

Planning continues for the Battle of White Plains 250th at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, October 23–25, 2026. We are excited to welcome participants from across the country for what promises to be one of the largest commemorative events of the 250th anniversary. Please review the following information carefully.

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ARRIVAL AND REGISTRATION

Participant registration will open at 8:00 AM on Friday, October 23, and remain open until 11:00 PM.

All participants must report to the BAR registration and check-in station at the Guard House/Comfort Station near the main entrance immediately upon arrival. This applies even if your unit commander has already submitted your name.

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PARKING AND CARPOOLING

Participant parking will be located on-site, while spectators will be transported from designated off-site locations. Participant parking permits and parking assignments will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis upon arrival. Because Ward Pound Ridge is a nature preserve, parking immediately adjacent to the camps is limited.

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Participants assigned to one of the more distant parking areas will have access to a shuttle service between the parking area and the primary event grounds. Additional information regarding shuttle stops and operating times will be distributed as the traffic plan is finalized.

The attached map shows one of the principal parking areas, but it does not show every available parking location. Several additional parking areas are located throughout the reservation and will be incorporated into the final parking and traffic plan. We strongly encourage participants to carpool whenever possible.

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LOGISITICS

A 6,000-gallon water tank will be provided for the event as well as ice. Its location is marked on the attached site map. Participants should arrive with filled canteens and are strongly encouraged to bring suitable period or concealed containers for carrying water back to their camps. Please plan ahead and refill whenever the opportunity is available. During the tactical demonstration, bottled water will be positioned on the field and concealed beneath a tarp so participants can hydrate without disrupting the historical appearance of the program.

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Fifteen portable toilets will be placed in each military camp, for a total of 30 camp units. Separate public facilities will also be provided. Their general locations are identified on the attached map. The portable toilets will be serviced throughout the weekend.

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Ward Pound Ridge is a large site, and participants should expect a considerable amount of walking throughout the weekend. Distances between registration, parking, camps, program areas, and the tactical field may be significant. A shuttle service will assist participants traveling to and from the more distant parking areas. However, participants should still prepare for walking over changing terrain with appropriate footwear, filled canteens, and any personal items they will need during the day.

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Tactical Demonstration

The Battle of White Plains will be portrayed through a carefully designed two-phase tactical emphasizing battlefield maneuver, disciplined movement, command and control, and the strategic withdrawal that defined the campaign. Beginning with the British advance against the Continental line, participants will portray the fighting withdrawal toward Chatterton Hill before culminating in the final assault on the American position. Detailed tactical assignments and maneuver instructions will be distributed to officers and unit commanders prior to the event.