RevCon 2026
Celebrate America’s 250 semiquincentennial with RevCon 2026 — the third-annual Revolutionary War Reenactment and History Fair, hosted by Destination Dutchess and the Dutchess County Department of History on June 13 from 10 – 4 pm. This year’s celebration will once again be held at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum in Hyde Park.
What is RevCon 2026?
RevCon is a living history event, featuring cannon and musket demonstrations, tactics discussions, exhibitions of military camp life and uniforms, and question-and-answer sessions about life in Revolutionary America. The accompanying history fair in the Wallace Center at the FDR Library will include historical lectures about the Hudson Valley’s role in the Revolutionary
How to Experience RevCon 2026
RevCon 2026 has a full slate of educational, family friendly events and historical lectures planned for the event on June 13.
10–11am Dutchess Rev250 Programming Grant Awards Event
10:30 am — 12:30 pm Oxen Demos/Wagon Ride
11:30 am–12:15 pm Michael Gabriel Lecture, “The Canonization of Richard Montgomery”
11:30 am–12 pm Children’s Musket Drill
12:30–1 pm Musket/Cannon Demo (45 minutes)
1:30–2:30 pm Oxen and Draft Horse Demos
2–4 pm Commander in Cheers Beer Tastings
2:30–3 pm Children’s Musket Drill
3–3:30 pm Musket/Cannon Demo
3:15–4 pm Sara Evenson Presentation, “From the Colonial Hearth to Your Kitchen”
New at RevCon this year will be the “Commander in Cheers” beer tasting. Sample locally-crafted, limited-edition beers and listen to stories of Dutchess County’s revolutionary heroics as told by a pint-sized, augmented reality version of George Washington — also known as “Tiny George.” Simply scan the code found on specially-marked coasters. The coasters will be available at RevCon and can also be found in pubs, restaurants and at other locations throughout the county.
When is RevCon 2026?
RevCon 2026 will take place June 13, 2026 from 10 to 4 pm at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum in Hyde Park.
For more information about RevCon 2024, visit DestinationDutchess.com/spotlights/revcon
Take Amtrak to the 2026 Belmont Stakes
For Directions to the Poughkeepsie Train Station, click below.
Attend Revcon via Amtrak to the Poughkeepsie Train Station—Don’t forget to use the Amtrak See New York and Save 15% discount! The station is 4.8 miles from The FDR Library in Hyde Park, making it an easy and convenient option to get to the event.
Get picked up from the Poughkeepsie Train Station and taken to your reserved NYTRAIN Enterprise Rent-a-Car. Click here to reserve your car or call the Poughkeepsie office at 845-485-2222.