British Brigade
National events organized by the British Brigade
National events organized by the British Brigade
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.
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…
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.
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…
The biggest Revolutionary War-era living history event of the summer took place July 26-28 at Old Fort Niagara in Youngstown, NY. Rebels at the Gates was billed as a national Grand Encampment, co-organized by the Brigade of the American Revolution (BAR), the Continental Line, and the British Brigade.
On Oct 16 and 17, the British Brigade hosted an event at the Fort Loudoun, PA. The following After Action Report is from The Fusilier Winter 2021 edition. Fort Loudon is [a] recreated French and Indian War provincial fort located 59 miles west of Gettysburg. The site’s remote location provided…