Westchester County has announced the details for REV FEST 250, a free two-day festival set to mark the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. The event will take place at Croton Point Park in Croton-on-Hudson on September 27 and 28, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The festival will include live battle reenactments, musical performances, historical storytelling across two stages, hands-on demonstrations, children’s activities and crafts, as well as local food vendors such as Grey’s Donuts and Captain Lawrence Brewery. Organizers expect thousands of visitors from the tri-state area along with more than 50 reenactors and around two dozen exhibitors. Featured attractions include a Hamilton sing-along, performances by Westchester Symphonic Winds, Daisy Jopling with Indigenous Enterprise, storyteller Jonathan Kruk, and the Sankofa Drum & Dance Ensemble.
Croton Point Park—referred to as Teller’s Point during the Revolutionary War—was the site where American forces fired upon the British sloop Vulture on September 22, 1780. This action led to British officer John André’s capture and exposed Benedict Arnold’s treason.
Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins stated: “We’re proud to welcome visitors and residents to experience the living legacy of Westchester’s pivotal role in America’s founding. REV FEST 250 is an immersive large-scale festival that’s great fun for the whole family – which kicks off a multi-year commemoration, connecting our County’s roots to the modern day, showcasing how Westchester is a place where history lives on.”
Natasha Caputo, Director of Westchester County Tourism & Film said: “As we commemorate the 250th, we’re excited to offer new ways for travelers and locals to connect with history and explore the beauty of Westchester. Our mission is to create programming that extends well beyond 2026 and delivers lasting impact.”
RW250 President Constance Kehoe added: “REV FEST 250 is a unique opportunity to bring the history of the American Revolution to life in Westchester—engaging people of all ages and interests through immersive experiences, dynamic storytelling, and a deeper appreciation of our nation’s roots.”
REV FEST 250 will serve as part of a larger series of events marking America’s semiquincentennial. The program will culminate in October 2026 with a large-scale Battle of White Plains reenactment at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation in partnership with RW250 and other reenactment groups.
Admission is free for all attendees. Families are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets; dogs are also permitted. There will be complimentary shuttle service from Croton-Harmon Metro North Station. Further information about lodging and dining options can be found at https://visitwestchesterny.com/250.
Support for these commemorative events comes through grants from Empire State Development’s Market New York initiative and I LOVE NY—the state tourism division.
The event also highlights Rooted in Westchester—a digital resource collection designed to showcase historical sites throughout Westchester County while promoting diverse narratives tied to its past.
