The Hudson Riverfront is preparing for a weekend steeped in history. Westchester County has invited residents and visitors to Rev Fest 250, an event taking place on Saturday, September 27, and Sunday, September 28, at Croton Point Park in Croton-on-Hudson, about eight miles from Peekskill. The gathering coincides with the launch of national commemorations of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution and will bring together reenactors, musicians, storytellers, artisans, and community organizations.

The  free festival is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both days. It is a public event with a strategically chosen setting. Croton Point Park, along the riverbank, highlights the Hudson Valley’s role during the War of Independence.

The program features historical reenactments, interactive Continental Army camps, and cannon demonstrations. In addition, characters in period uniforms and colonial attire will portray patriots, loyalists, spies, and African American soldiers. The goal is to bring to life scenes that unfolded in the region more than two centuries ago.

The artistic lineup will unfold across several stages. Highlights include storyteller Jonathan Kruk with “Revolutionary Ghosts of Sleepy Hollow,” the dramatic play “Rendezvous With Treason” about the conspiracy of Benedict Arnold and John André, and the performance “A Revolution of Her Own!” centered on the story of Deborah Sampson, the woman who disguised herself as a man to fight in the Revolution. Additional performances include Sankofa Drum and Dance Ensemble, Westchester Symphonic Winds, Indigenous Enterprise with violinist Daisy Jopling, and a “Hamilton Sing-Along,”echoing the Broadway phenomenon.

Rev Fest 250 will offer activities for all audiences. Families with children, for example, will enjoy blacksmithing, carpentry, and cartography workshops, colonial games, and opportunities for direct participation. Furthermore, historical societies such as John Jay Homestead, Philipse Manor Hall, the Westchester County Historical Society, and the Peekskill Museum will present exhibitions with artifacts, materials, and documents connected to the era.

Community presence will be reinforced by the participation of local educational, cultural, and environmental organizations. Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct, the Hudson River Museum, and other partners will host talks and demonstrations to bring history closer to the public. According to organizers, the goal is to reach all generations.

The food court will also offer a varied menu with food trucks and vendors serving American and international cuisine, along with sweets, ice cream, and other treats. Logistics include limited parking within the park and a free shuttle service from the Croton-Harmon Metro-North station, with regular departures to the venue.

Rev Fest 250 is organized by the Westchester County Government through the Office of Tourism and Film and the Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation, with support from local historical societies and museums. The gathering is part of preparations for 2026, when the 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence will be observed.