On Sunday, November 19, the 35th participated in what is Part Two of a two-day long Rev. War program commemorating the capture of Fort Lee and Washington's retreat across Bergen County to escape the advancing British. The museum and park at Fort Lee hosts an event on Saturday and some of the reenactors march from there to New Bridge Landing in New Bridge to continue the second part on Sunday. For us, we arrived Sunday with 3 soldiers and 3 ladies. We fell in with our comrades, the 43rd, 54th, Brigade of Guards, and 4th NJV for two skirmishes held during the day. The first, held in the late morning, saw a scrap begin on the far side of the bridge, eventually pushing the rebels over the bridge to the Von Steuben House. Here, we paused for a lovely lunch provided by the Bergen County Historical Society. We had a nice hot beef or lentil stew with rolls and butter. Just the thing for a chilly autumnal day.
The army re-formed for the second demonstration. From here, we began by the Steuben House and pushed the rebels again, over the grounds, clear across the property to the Campbell-Christie House, and secured our victory as Washington and his men escaped to continue the Revolutionary War. This event is called the Retreat to Victory because Washington was able to evade the British and fight-another-day.
This event is always a favorite of ours. The staff were very kind and put on a great venue which was well-attended by the public of all ages and backgrounds. We spoke with many, many people during the course of the event and found it a great way to wrap up the 2023 Rev. War season.
We thank Rebecca Cataldi, Jeff Bross, and Sharon Van Vliet for these pictures. Also, check our Chris Lauterbach's YouTube channel for videos of the event. In fact, we'll just give you the links right here!
Morning Battle:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYnAxqXlA5o
Afternoon Battle:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuvrpYuA7sQ
The army re-formed for the second demonstration. From here, we began by the Steuben House and pushed the rebels again, over the grounds, clear across the property to the Campbell-Christie House, and secured our victory as Washington and his men escaped to continue the Revolutionary War. This event is called the Retreat to Victory because Washington was able to evade the British and fight-another-day.
This event is always a favorite of ours. The staff were very kind and put on a great venue which was well-attended by the public of all ages and backgrounds. We spoke with many, many people during the course of the event and found it a great way to wrap up the 2023 Rev. War season.
We thank Rebecca Cataldi, Jeff Bross, and Sharon Van Vliet for these pictures. Also, check our Chris Lauterbach's YouTube channel for videos of the event. In fact, we'll just give you the links right here!
Morning Battle:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYnAxqXlA5o
Afternoon Battle:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuvrpYuA7sQ
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