WPCNR WHITE PLAINS PAST. From White Plains Historical Society. October 21, 2004: The White Plains Historical Society will host it's annual commemoration of the Battle of White Plains on Sunday, October 24, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. at the Jacob Purdy House, 60 Park Avenue, White Plains NY.  The event will commemorate George Washington's successful delaying action on October 28, 1776 in which brave American soldiers held off British troops long enough to fight another day on the hills in and around the sleepy village of White Plains.  Many brave men fought here including Alexander Hamilton who was an artillery officer at the time. 

The historical society will honor the memory of those who fought and died at the Battle of White Plains as well as those individuals who continue to risk their lives for our country at home and abroad.  There will be Revolutionary War re-enactors, a display of historic and contempoaray quilts, food and beverages, and live music performed by the White Plains High School marching band.  Don't be surprised if you hear musket fire or see General Washington himself!