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 and Crown forces leading up to the 250th Anniversary next year.It was…

  • 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 it was a quality few! Alex Ivanchishin, Eric Spaar, Denis Messier and…

  • 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 a reenactment commemorating the 246th anniversary of the Battle of Princeton.  Captain…

  • 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 against the development of the battlefield by the Institute of Advanced Study.…