Sunday, May 25, 2014

Revolutionary War Re-enactment


Yesterday, people in the garb of the 1770s -- and their horses -- descended on Wethersfield.

(Someone needs to guard those horses!)


American patriots fired on British soldiers.


The brave Americans suffered some casualties, too.


For poor New England farmers resisting British tyranny, the soldiers all seemed 
pretty well dressed and pretty well fed.
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19 comments:

  1. AndyMay 25, 2014 at 5:40 AM

    Jack I am impressed with you photograph. Theses are excellent shots.

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  2. KarlMay 25, 2014 at 5:58 AM

    Excellent shots indeed, and very interesting for me...

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  3. LowellMay 25, 2014 at 6:01 AM

    Times have changed. People have changed. I'd guess some of those uniforms have been altered/enlarged. Colorful bunch of re-enactors.

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  4. KateMay 25, 2014 at 6:57 AM

    It is interesting to see how some communities enliven history. More fun this way, esp for kids and big kid, too.

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  5. cieldequimperMay 25, 2014 at 7:09 AM

    Oh I would have absolutely adored this. Reminds me of the American museum of Bath (England) reenactments I saw 30 something years ago.

    Yes. I knew about capital and capitol. Hence my question... So that would have made us 51.

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  6. BirdmanMay 25, 2014 at 8:44 AM

    First shot: What no women? hahahaha

    Ya, I've got a CW encampment coming my way in a week or so.

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  7. EG CameraGirlMay 25, 2014 at 9:25 AM

    History is so much more interesting this way than in a classroom reading from a book. ;)

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  8. Sylvia KMay 25, 2014 at 10:19 AM

    Ah, as a former teacher, I do so agree with EG!! So much better than history from a book in a classroom indeed! Terrific shots for the day, Jack!!

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  9. Luis GomezMay 25, 2014 at 11:37 AM

    Beautiful shots! These are wonderful.

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  10. SharonMay 25, 2014 at 1:23 PM

    What a great group of photos from this event. You captured it well. I love that top shot.

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  11. VPMay 25, 2014 at 1:54 PM

    Oh, this must really be a great photo op!

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  12. Taken For GrantedMay 25, 2014 at 2:39 PM

    Fine photos of the Revolutionary War re-inactment. I especially like the next to last photo of the soldier being hit. It is reminiscent of the Robert Capa photo of the Spanish soldier being hit. A critical moment.

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  13. William KendallMay 25, 2014 at 5:19 PM

    Splendid captures, Jack, particularly that second to last one.

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  14. RedPatMay 25, 2014 at 8:45 PM

    I'm quite taken by that guy kissing the horse, Jack! I'm sure he is a really nice man.

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  15. RandyMay 25, 2014 at 11:32 PM

    That first photo is so sweet. What a great shot.

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  16. HalcyonMay 26, 2014 at 3:36 AM

    Looks like a serious affair!

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  17. UnknownMay 26, 2014 at 12:45 PM

    Great coverage of the event, Jack.

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  18. KayMay 26, 2014 at 3:59 PM

    Hmmmm. The conscripts here look a little long in the tooth...

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  19. PerthDailyPhotoMay 29, 2014 at 9:59 AM

    Couldn't agree with EG more Jack, this was definitely one of the most enjoyable history lessons I've had.. and yes poor horse :)

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