Visit Our Chaplain at the Revolutionary War Encampment
Hear how chaplains were chosen, their daily roles, and their importance in the diverse 18th-century army.
Discover what became of the Chaplain Corps after the Revolution—a military group devoted to providing spiritual guidance, ensuring religious freedom, and supporting service members and their families.
Uncover Washington's Role in Appointing Chaplains
250 years ago, Congress authorized the attachment of a chaplain to each Regiment of the Continental Army.
George Washington personally supported the involvement of chaplains in the Continental Army.
In a move that some considered controversial, Washington appointed a Universalist, John Murray, to be chaplain of the Rhode Island Regiments on September 17, 1775.
Experience What Encampment Life Was Like
Explore the rest of the encampment to immerse yourself in the daily life of soldiers, military officers, and the women and children who traveled with the army.
Try your hand at washing clothes and laying them out to dry in the laundry yard, and touch the various tools needed for cooking for a large number of people.
