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Fall of Fort Washington at Ft. Tryon Park Returns

11/16/2021

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Fort Tryon held their annual Fall of Fort Washington reenactment, restored after being put on hiatus last year.  The opinion of many of the reenactors was that the 2021 event was the largest and best Ft. Tryon event to date.  The British side was represented by NJ/NY locals, the 35th Regiment, the 42nd Royal Highland Regiment, and the 23rd Royal Welch Fusiliers.  Our opposition consisted of the Continental Army, New York Line, commanded by George Washington.  Additionally, Dawn Elliot came to demonstrate period cooking, there was a blacksmith with working forge, and the Trenton Barracks Fife and Drums Corps came up to entertain the crowds.  The audience was large, steady, and consistent throughout the day.  The British camp was anchored on the 35th's fly, positioned on the northern end of the field, while the Continentals and Washington's HQ was on the southern side.

At Tryon the 35th Regiment had Sharon, Rebecca, Madison, Jesse, Alex, and the captain.  Command of the British forces was held by our captain, with Sjt-Maj. Bob Shepard of the 42nd marshaling the troops.

In true historical fashion, Fort Washington fell to the British and the public enjoyed the afternoon of drills, talks, musket demonstrations, and camp life.  The weather was also clear and chilly--fine weather for wool!

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