The Grenadiers were one of two “Elite” companies in a British regiment. These units, recruited from within the regiment, were made up of the tallest and strongest men. Originally tasked with assaulting fortifications by lobbing hand grenades over the walls, into trenches, etc; by the 18th century they no longer threw grenades but, were used as elite assault troops in the attack and, an almost un-moveable wall in the defense.
If you are interested in becoming a member of the Grenadier Company and live in New York City, Long Island, Lower New York, Northern New Jersey or Western Connecticut, contact:
Private Kyle Parker, e-mail: kyleparker.rwf@gmail.com
or
Regimental Recruiting Sergeant Dennis Murphy: djmurphy23@outlook.com
Attention to Company Orders:
All hanger swords acquired by new Grenadiers are to be of the British 1742 model.
Company Announcements:
The full transition to the proper wool small clothes will be completed in time for the start of the 250th anniversaries cycle in April 2025.
Company & Local Events:
1 June Old Bethpage Village Restoration, Old Bethpage, NY
7 September Culper Spy Day, East Setauket, L.I., NY
9 November Revolutionary War Living History, Croton, NY
TBD (Late December) Candlelight Evenings at Old Bethpage Village Restoration, Old Bethpage, NY