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118 words1–2 minutesHillsborough 2026
11 April brought Horsfall’s Coy to Hillsborough, NC to support Lord Cornwallis’ occupation of the city. After an ill-fated pursuit of Gen Green north and falling short of catching up to him before he crossed the Dan River, Cornwallis headed south to Hillsborough to refit and recruit Loyalists to the…
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439 words2–3 minutes245th Battle of Guilford Courthouse & St. David’s Day Feast (2026)
The 245th anniversary of the Battle of Guilford Courthouse was a most memorable event for us this year. We had record attendance fielding 25 (2 officers, 2 Musicians and 21 muskets). We celebrated St David’s Day with a dinner, leek ceremony and special program honoring America’s 250th birthday complete with…
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237 words1–2 minutes249th Princeton 2026
The 23rd was at Princeton battle reenactment on 04 Jan 2026. We fielded 9 Fusiliers (RSM, RDM and 7 muskets) as part of a much larger showing by both Continental and Crown forces leading up to the 250th Anniversary next year.It was reported this was a record year in terms…
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325 words1–2 minutes250th Battle of Great Bridge 2025
The 23rd attended the Battle of Great Bridge, Chesapeake, VA on 6-7 December to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Great Bridge, which took place December 9, 1775. We supported the 14th RoF, Grenadier Company on their 250th anniversary of their play in the battle. Great turnout from…
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452 words2–3 minutesCarolina Reenactment Event (Camden/Cowpens) 2025
The 23rd returned to Camden to reenact the Battles of Camden and Cowpens and close out the year with our end of season dinner. Attendance was very good despite several last minute cancellations. The 23rd fielded 2 officers, 4 Sjts, 3 musicians and 15 muskets. The usual suspects from CA…
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366 words2–3 minutesEndview Plantation 2025
Heralded as likely the last time a rev war event would be held at this historic location, an impressive number of British, Hessian and Continentals showed up for this semi-tactical; but, also public focused event.
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Remembering Brigadier Don Beale
—ICON of the British Brigade and the Hobby. Read the Obituary of Don Beale via legacy.com I knew of the legendary figure who was Don Beale. I remember many times seeing him riding out on horseback, often times with our own former commander Ken Siegel. I got to know him…
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757 words3–5 minutes250th Bunker Hill
This was an outstanding event with a tremendous turnout of British and American reenactors. It certainly exceeded my expectations for this 250th event. The location was Northeast of Boston in Gloucester, MA at Stage Fort Park. A beautiful location, sunny and right next to the water. Somewhere around 1,000 reenactors…
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280 words1–2 minutesRevolutionary War Weekend – Mount Vernon 2025
Two days, threat of rain, so what’s new here? It was a well-attended event with over 15 in attendance and a surprise visitor from a fusilier from the past.
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91 words1–2 minutesHillsborough 2025
Coyle’s cannon and wonderful table display had a steady flow of people gravitating to it.
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164 words1–2 minutesPrinceton 2025
Another cold day at Princeton in January (at least Eric thought so; Alex thought it was quite balmy for January) – we only had a few 23rd in attendance but it was a quality few! Alex Ivanchishin, Eric Spaar, Denis Messier and Jordan Rowland marched out with the British line…
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215 words1–2 minutesMount Vernon 2024
Mount Vernon’s 12-Acre Field transforms into a battleground as Continentals, British, and Hessians set up camps and conducted military drills and tactical demonstrations. The 23rd was well represented with 13 Fusiliers attending. Captain Horsfall’s Company set up camp on Friday evening. Kitchen provided by Pvt. Bob Clarke. Throughout the night…
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279 words1–2 minutesCaptain Tom Pieper
It is with great sadness that I am reporting the death of Captain Tom Pieper, commander of the Grey Grove’s Company of Fusiliers, 23rd RoF, RWFiA–one of our company’s based mostly out of Ohio and western PA.
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147 words1–2 minutesPrinceton 2024
Well as you can imagine a battle in January – we did have snow flurries during the event, and it had its cold moments.
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836 words4–5 minutesCamden/Stono Ferry & End of Campaign Banquet 2023
We had a great event in some respects; however, the weather did not cooperate at all. On Friday evening we had our first End of Campaign Season dinner at the Historic Tavern in Camden, SC which was attended by 19 Fusiliers and five family members. It was the perfect venue—good…