To mark the 275th anniversary of the Battle of Prestonpans, we are planning an exciting long weekend of events. There really should be something for everyone!
SATURDAY 19th SEPTEMBER 2020
“Beneath the Thorntree”: a commemoration in music, poetry and song – join us online for the premiere of our very special 275th anniversary film, which replaces the live performance which had originally been planned. Showcasing the cultural legacy of the battle and bringing to life some of the local people it affected, this narrated gala of music and poetry readings can now be enjoyed on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/_izCHZH_9tQ
SUNDAY 20th SEPTEMBER 2020
Live from the Prince’s Pavilion! – from 11.30am-4.15pm, join Bonnie Prince Charlie as he hosts a day of online presentations live from his pavilion out on Prestonpans Battlefield. You can see all the presentations on our Facebook homepage: www.facebook.com/Prestonpans1745
11:30 A Royal Welcome!
12:00 Paper Parade: the model Jacobite army in review
12:30 Dressing a Redcoat
13:00 Lesley’s Lunches: making and tasting some 18th century recipes
13:30 Around the campaign table: a tactical discussion
14:00 Paper Parade: the model British army in review
14:30 Dressing a Jacobite
15:00 Weapons with Paul Macdonald
15:30 Interview with the Prince
16:00 Farewell message
MONDAY 21st SEPTEMBER 2020
Anniversary Commemoration – join us as we mark the actual 275th anniversary of the battle with a special commemoration at 12pm. The short ceremony will conclude with a silence to remember those who fell on both sides of the conflict.
You can look back on the ceremony – which was held under special coronavirus measures – here: https://youtu.be/uV_1iKOtUGQ
PRESTONPANS 1745- 2020 