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September 20, 2009, Spain in the American Revolution - Living History at Sully Historic Site, Chantilly, VA.

Sunday, September 20, 2009 from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM (ET)

Chantilly, VA

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Event Details

The Fairfax County and Arlington/Alexandria Chapters of Northern Virginia (NOVA)

of the

Mid-Atlantic Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
(MAHCC.org)


Proud sponsors of

Spain in the American Revolution

Living History at Sully Historic Site”

cordially invite you to attend

this special celebration of the National Hispanic Heritage Month at Sully Historic Site - Chantilly, VA

Did you know that Hispanics patriots were significant contributors to the success of the American colonies in their struggle for independence from Great Britain? Did you know that Spain provided funding, supplies, and military intelligence to George Washington’s army? Did you know that Hispanic soldiers from the Americas as well as the Spanish peninsula fought against the British?  Learn about these well documented, yet little known, facts of our country’s history when you attend Spain in the American Revolution.

Activities:

 - 18th century military camp life
 - Cannon and musket firing
 - Learn to fence with a saber
 - Cooking
 - Children’s games
 - Tours of the 1794 house - original 215 years old!

When: Sunday, September 20, 2009.

Time: 11:00 AM – 04:00 PM.

Where:  Sully Historic Site, 3650 Historic Sully Way, Chantilly, Virginia 20151 (Phone: 703-437-1794).

Admission: Adults, $6; children six years or older, $4, paid at the door the day of the event.  For reasonable accommodations call 703-324-8563 and TTY 703-803-3354.

Info: For more information contact Barbara Ziman, Sully Historic Site, at 703-708-0861; Jackie Krick at 703-981-7145 (Jackie@ECUcomm.com); or Jorge Ribas at 301-404-1946 (President@MAHCC.org).

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When & Where



Sully Historic Site
3650 Historic Sully Way
Chantilly, VA 20151

Sunday, September 20, 2009 from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM (ET)


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Mid-Atlantic Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (MAHCC)



The MAHCC is a multi-state business organization serving the Mid-Atlantic Region. It advocates for economic, workforce and community development, and it champions our Nation's capital and the Mid-Atlantic region as premier international destinations and sought-after locations to visit,  start a business,  live,  work and play. Since its inception in 2002, it has earned a sterling reputation for being one of the most dynamic chambers of commerce and it has become one of the leading voices for small. women, veteran and minority-owned businesses in the region.