Regiment of Foot

The Royal Welch Fusiliers in America

Historical Battle Reenactments

Battle of Princeton

Princeton, NJ: January 3, 1777

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The Battle of Princeton was a crucial American victory where Washington tricked Cornwallis, sneaking his army around British forces at night (after Trenton) to attack their rear at Princeton, NJ, gaining a surprise win against British regulars, boosting morale, and forcing Redcoats out of much of New Jersey.

After Action Reports

  • 249th Princeton 2026
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    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 […]

  • Princeton 2025
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    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 […]

  • Princeton 2024
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    Well as you can imagine a battle in January – we did have snow flurries during the event, and it had its cold moments.

  • Princeton 2023
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    On Sunday, January 8th, a Northern Virginia detachment of Horsfall’s Company (Alex Ivanchishin, Jordon Rowland, and Denis Messier) traveled to Princeton Battlefield State Park in New Jersey to participate in […]

  • Save Princeton Battlefield
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    This past weekend, 20 & 21 February [2016] , members of the 23rd had the privilege of providing support to the Princeton Battlefield Society (PBS). The PBS is currently leading the fight […]