The White Plains Historical Society

Battle of White Plains

Sunday, October 25, 2015 - White Plains, NY.

Purdy House, National Historic Site


Troops outside window


Crowd
Along Route


Crowd
In Front of Purdy House


White Plains High School Band


Troops Arrival
(1 of 5)


Troops Arrival
(1 of 2)


Troops Arrival
(3 of 5)


Troops Arrival
(4 of 5)


Troops Arrival
(5 of 5)


Crowd
Watching Troops Marching


Flag Raising
(1 of 4)


Flag Raising
(2 of 4)


Flag Raising
(3 of 4)


Flag Raising
(4 of 4)


Crowd
Watching Flag Raising


Benediction


VIPs
Smayda, Boykin, Buchwald


Mayor Roach


Honor Roll of the Names of White Plains veterans who fought in the battle
Read by Trustee Deb Palazzo


Salute


Moment of Silence


Abigail Purdy
Portrayed by Trustee Cynthia Kauffman


Music


Refreshments
Served By Truetees Michelle Grieco-Varnit and Ted Lee


Purdy Descendants
Including Trustee Alan Hartman, center


Coloring
Trustee Denis Jones with his Grandchild


Boy with Musket and Soldier


Encampment


Mustering


Explanation and Demonstration


Period Cooking


Cook
in Kitchen Area


Musket Fire


Redcoats


Young Explorer


Photographs by Rob Hoch and Lou DeGenaro