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Battle of White Plains 1776-2021

10/26/2021

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In 1776, the New York & New Jersey campaign saw the capture of New York City and its surrounds by British forces and plunged the rebel cause itself--into confusion and doubt.  Defeat after defeat would mark the year of the Declaration of Independence, with the Christmas-fought Battle of Trenton an exception.

The Battle of White Plains, New York, took place on October 28, 1776, and the 35th Regiment formed part of the British left flank, a force which included Hessian troops.  They crossed the Bronx River and assaulted the Continental positions which occupied higher ground.  Though the regiment sustained several casualties, including its commanding officer Lt. Col. Robert Carr, General Sir William Howe was able to gain a victory.  The victory, however, was incomplete as Washington was not trapped, as the plan was intended, but escaped further north to fight another day.

The Jacob Purdy House invited the 35th Regiment to its Battle of White Plains event on Sunday, October 24, where reenactors from area units held ceremonies, displays ranging from drill to blacksmithing to period surgery to fabric crafting, and a skirmish for the public.  The 35th's Grenadiers along with gentlemen from other units represented the Crown forces at this event which was very heavily attended by the public.  Additionally, two bands from the vicinity: a marching band and a fife and drum corps, entertained the audience.

All in all, a very busy but satisfying day, our first Revolutionary War event in some time due to the challenges of this season both as far as public health and weather were concerned. 

The Royal Sussex Society thanks the White Plains Historical Society which hosted the event and extended its invitation to us.  We were proud to support the endeavor and represent the regiment which played a key role in this battle.

Mr. Al Pochek has a photo album of the event on Facebook.

Special thanks to J. Gerber and R. Cataldi for the pictures below!

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Engagement of Victoria & Albert Celebrated at Willow Hall!

10/17/2021

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The ladies and soldiers of the 35th Royal Sussex Regiment were proud to celebrate the engagement of Queen Victoria to Prince Albert on Saturday, October 16. This was an event we had in the works for the past few months. It was 182 years and 1 day from the actual proposal, where the young queen asked Albert, her cousin, to be her husband. On our side of the pond, our early Victorian 1830s branch commemorated the occasion at Willow Hall in Morristown, NJ. The visitors enjoyed our display, we had some great conversations about the lives of Victoria and Albert, and a plethora of things to eat. Our member Michael M. replicated copies of the invitations to the Royal Wedding which Kim G. would fill out with a calligraphy pen for visitors to take as a souvenir.  We did not make any guarantees that said invitation would still be valid in 2021.

The encampment featured our unit's new bell tent, set up for the first time.  The bell tent stands nearly ten feet tall and almost thirteen feet in diameter.  This conical design would accommodate a number of soldiers who would sleep arranged like the spokes of a wheel from the center pole to the edge of the tent.

Kim also brought the Queen's Colour--which she sewed--for its debut to the regiment.  This enormous battle flag is 6 feet tall and six feet, six inches on the fly, on a 9 foot pole.  Our newly minted Ensign Shane P. received the Colour from Kim in  a short ceremony, boldly showing our 35th Royal Sussex spirit and fidelity to Her Majesty.

Very special thanks to Mr. Erich Huhn, the Passaic River Coalition, and Friends of Willow Hall for hosting the event.

God Save the Queen!

We thank M. Hackett, T. Hitt, and anyone else we snatched photos from!

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