Revolutionary Banquet

How better to learn about our nation's early years than to meet some of its "residents" and to sample its fare?

The entire seventh grade did exactly that as they celebrated the annual Revolutionary Banquet on Wednesday, January 23.

The day began in the classrooms as reenactment enthusiasts shared their knowledge of the times. Militiamen, trappers, and a milliner detailed colonial life. Following a morning in class, everyone loaded on school buses for a quick trip down to Fort Rensellaer for a dinner of baked ham, sweet potatoes, corn bread, green beans, and cranberry compote.

After dinner, Benjamin Franklin entertained teachers and staff with tales of his extraordinary life. Franklin apprenticed to his less-than-reputable brother until he ran away. On a ferry, he rescued a fellow passenger who had fallen into the river. That passenger proved to be a Philadelphia printer who offered Franklin a job. Ben soon demonstrated his wit and resourcefulness. He ultimately became a printer, philosopher, inventor, husband, father, and U.S. statesman.

The students finished up their journey to the past with traditional music and dancing.

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Experts details life in the Colonial America

Colonial fare served up by teachers, staff and Ben Franklin

Dining Colonial-style

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