Considered to be “the largest and most hotly contested action” in the American Revolution’s southern theater.
On the 1st of March 1775, a month before hostilities began at Lexington and Concord, the 23rd Regiment celebrated St. David’s Day in Boston.
Tartan Day South honors the Celtic culture and heritage in South Carolina’s Midlands region. The traditions of the United Kingdom – Ireland, Scotland and England are showcased. The main event is in Cayce at the Historic Columbia Speedway on Saturday. Other free and paid events are held in West Columbia, Cayce and Lexington. The event is […]
As part of the Hillsborough’s annual Revolutionary War Day, the 23rd reenact the British occupation of the town that occurred in February 19-26, 1781. This educational event is a great opportunity to interact with and educate the public and drill.
Bring the family to Battersea to view the encampment, participate in activities, tour the Villa and watch the battle reenactments which will take place on both days! Free admission. Food and Beverages available for purchase.
Friends of Fort Frederick State Park and the staff of Fort Frederick State Park are pleased to host the 30th annual 18th Century Market Fair. Sutlers (period vendors) selling 18th century wares including pottery, tin and copper ware, blacksmith wares, clothing, material and patterns, books, fireplace and cooking hardware, flintlock rifles & muskets, shooting pouches […]
An annual tactical event held on the estate of George Washington. This is a unique event as the British forces occupy the lawn of estate. The event is well attended by sutlers and other colonial era educators. A tactical exercise occurs on each day. It is a great event for kids. In the evening, after […]
The Battle of Brooklyn (also known as the Battle of Long Island) took place in late August 1776. It was the first major engagement of the American Revolutionary War after the United States declared independence and remains the largest battle of the entire war in terms of troop deployment.
Take a step back in time to see what life was like in the British Camp before the arrival of the American and French forces on September 28, 1781. Yorktown’s Historic Main Street will be transformed with military drills, camp life demonstrations, costumed interpreters, and more! Experience Yorktown as it might have appeared under the […]
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The Battle of White Plains, fought on October 28, 1776, was a pivotal engagement during the New York and New Jersey campaign of the American Revolutionary War. While technically a British tactical victory, it is often remembered for George Washington’s successful narrow escape, which kept the Continental Army—and the Revolution—alive.
The Battle of Camden (August 16, 1780) was a decisive British victory in the American Revolutionary War, marking the worst American defeat, where inexperienced troops under General Horatio Gates were routed by Cornwallis’s regulars, resulting in massive American casualties (over 1,000 captured/killed) and the loss of supplies, though it ultimately led to General Nathaniel Greene […]