Rev Fest 250 brings Revolutionary War history to life in Cross River

Here in the Ward Pound Ridge Reservation in Cross River, people are stepping out of 2026 and into 1776 to commemorate the nation's 250th anniversary. Officials with the event say more than 1,100 reenactors come out to participate, representing over 80 different military units. That includes two regiments that have flown over from England and one individual who flew out all the way from Japan. The event brings history to life in the clothing, music, weapons, and more utilized as part of the festival. There is also a large-scale recreation of moments from the Battle of White Plains. Westchester County's role in the American Revolution was as a neutral ground and it is particularly of interest. We also have an American Revolutionary Trail with all of our historical sites. So the idea is to learn and then continue experiencing history and heritage in Westchester County. For those of you interested, there is off-site parking with free shuttles to the event. For more information on that and the event going on, you can always visit our website at news12.com. I'm in Cross River, Westchester County, Lauren DelVal, News 12.