After Action Report
Following an Engagement: Summary and/or Photos
Following an Engagement: Summary and/or Photos
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…
A new event for the Horsfall Coy. 6 Fusiliers (Shane Watson, Denis Messier, Jordan Rowland, Bob Clarke, Greg Brunson, and Vincent Wolf) attended along with 4 Distaff. A small camp was set up thanks again to Pvt. Bob Clarke and a skirmish battle was demonstrated to the crowd reenacting the…
Commemorating the 249th anniversary of the battles of Lexington and Concord, Revolution in the Orchard was a two day event (April 20-21) hosted by Julian Farm and Orchard, in Julian, CA.
Well, this is going to be a long recap because it was a high for Horsfall’s Company and the Regiment. We had 27 Fusiliers in attendance as well as a Saint David’s day dinner of around 60 people. The weekend event began with a large group mustering at the 23…
An annual event for the Horsfall Coy that allows us to interact with and educate the public, practice our drill in preparation for Mount Vernon, indulge in some comradery, and for the new Fusiliers, learn more about the Regiment and our uniform.
[On February 24th] We put in a drill to knock off the rust before Guilford Courthouse. Thanks to those in attendance especially our two new Fusiliers Greg Brunson and Monty Dixon. Also, thanks to Cpl. Mike Lung for stepping up to drill the lads in formation, firing and maneuvers.
Well as you can imagine a battle in January – we did have snow flurries during the event, and it had its cold moments.
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…
What can we say about Guilford Courthouse – probably the best turnout (16 in attendance) and weekend we’ve had as a unit. Attendees included Alex Ivanchishin, Eric Spaar, Ben Beers, Tim Brieaddy, Kevin McClain, Shane Watson, Denis Messier, Jordan Rowland, Jon Spaar, Jr., Richard Coyle, Lance Davis, Nolin Jones, Rory…
On Saturday, February 18 the recreated 23rd Foot (Eric, Graem, Gabe, Kevin, Ben and Tim) participated in the American Heritage Festival in Lake City, SC. Reenactors from the Revolutionary War, WWI and WWII setup displays. The 23rd and 33rd defended a redoubt against an oncoming hoard of 15-20 colonials on…
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 Ivanchishin (fielding as a grenadier private), Jordon, and…
Our last event of the year was one of our best. Most of us arrived on Friday andset up camp by dinner time. In attendance were: Alex Ivanchishin, Eric Spaar,Jordan Rowland, Lance Davis, Eric Bothur, Graeme Barclay, Gabe Everman, Tim Brieaddy, Kevin McClain, Nick Usenko, Nolin Jones, and Denis Messier.…