The Fort Tryon Park Conservancy hosted the annual Fall of Fort Washington event on the cafe green of Fort Tryon to mark the 249th anniversary of the capture of Manhattan by the British and Hessian armies. Additionally, a small memorial ceremony was held to mark the passing of our friend, Park Ranger Michael Callahan. A short tribute was offered by Michael Grillo, who portrays General Washington, while the 35th Regiment came to Mourn Arms as the Trenton Fife and Drum Corps played Rosalin Castle. Michael will be deeply missed by us all. Black armbands have been ordered to by worn by the regiment.
The public turnout for the event was fantastic, and 2025 has shown what might be a greater increase of interest in living history events as the 250th draws nearer. As always, the Ft. Tryon crowd came with a lot of great questions and interest in their local history. A small skirmish between the 35th Foot and the Continental Army represented the fall of Fort Washington and gave the public an opportunity to see the muskets in action and see how they were handled by 18th Century soldiers.
The public turnout for the event was fantastic, and 2025 has shown what might be a greater increase of interest in living history events as the 250th draws nearer. As always, the Ft. Tryon crowd came with a lot of great questions and interest in their local history. A small skirmish between the 35th Foot and the Continental Army represented the fall of Fort Washington and gave the public an opportunity to see the muskets in action and see how they were handled by 18th Century soldiers.
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