A spectacular outdoor event will celebrate the life of John Churchill, the 1st Duke of Marlborough.
The first duke was arguably Britain's greatest soldier and statesman and the palace was originally intended to be his reward for his military triumphs.
A courageous leader in battle, Marlborough’s victories over Louis XIV forever changed the face of Europe and led to Sir Winston Churchill, his ancestor who was born at Blenheim, to describe him as Britain’s greatest ever general.
Marlborough 300 will be a pageant to commemorate his 300th anniversary of his birth.
With two exciting arena shows each day re-enacting a Horse Race Meeting at the Court of Charles II and a battle from 1685, visitors can expect action, horses, muskets, flags, drums and cavalry charges.
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It will tell the story of John Churchill's early life, from his birth in 1650 to his emergence in society and at Court, his role as a soldier in the Sedgemoor campaign of 1685, and his relationship with his beloved wife Sarah.
Vistors will meet John and Sarah Churchill and hear their story as they interact with the audience, giving details of their life and family, and the period in which they lived.
There will also be acted historical cameos and impressive Living History Encampments showing life in the late 17th Century.
The pageant takes place on July 30 -31. Entry is included with Palace, Park and Gardens tickets with the horse race meeting getting underway at 12pm and the battle re-enactment starting at 3pm.
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