The Franklin 250 Committee invites the community to experience history in a hands-on and engaging way at “Could You Have Done It? The Women Who Carried the Revolution.” This special Women’s History Month living history event will take place Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 1:00–4:00 p.m. at the Franklin Township Middle School- SGS Campus, 1649 Amwell Road, Somerset. Admission is free and open to all ages.

This event will highlight the essential and often overlooked roles women played during the American Revolution. Through demonstrations, storytelling, and interactive activities, visitors will gain a deeper understanding of the skills, strength, and determination required of women who supported their families, communities, and the Revolutionary cause.

Stories of Revolutionary Women
Visitors can explore a Bio Walk of Revolutionary Women, featuring the stories of remarkable women from the Revolutionary era. As guests discover the challenges and sacrifices these women faced, they will be invited to reflect on the event’s central question:
Could you have done it?

Living History Demonstrations
Throughout the event, living historians will demonstrate traditional skills that were essential to everyday life in the 18th century, including:

Wool carding and flax processing

Sewing and clothing repair

Butter making

Beeswax candle rolling

These demonstrations reveal the daily labor that kept households and military camps functioning during the Revolutionary War.

Women of the Revolutionary World
The program will also highlight the diverse experiences of women during the Revolutionary era, including:

Indigenous women and their role in community life

Camp followers of the Continental Army who provided cooking, laundry, nursing, and other vital support to soldiers

Colonial Traditions
Guests can also experience some of the social traditions of the time, including:

Tea tasting and hot chocolate

Creating your own custom tea blend

Music and simple colonial dance

Hands-On Activities for Kids
Young historians will have plenty to explore with interactive activities such as:

Quill writing

Colonial games and crafts

Franklin 250 Community Quilt
Visitors will also have the opportunity to help create a piece of Franklin’s history by decorating a quilt square for the Franklin 250 Community Quilt. Each square will become part of a collaborative quilt that will be preserved in the Franklin 250 Time Capsule, commemorating the township’s participation in the nation’s 250th anniversary.

Families, students, and history enthusiasts are encouraged to attend this engaging afternoon of learning, creativity, and reflection on the women whose work and courage helped carry the Revolution.

Visit the Franklin250 webpage at https://franklin250.com to learn more about how Franklin is celebrating America’s 250th anniversary this year.