April 28, 1788, Maryland became the seventh state to ratify the U.S. Constitution. The Maryland Ratification Convention, dominated by Federalists, voted overwhelmingly in favor (63-11) on April 26 in Annapolis, with the final ratification formalized on April 28. This key endorsement helped move the new government closer to the nine-state requirement.
Battle of Ridgefield
On April 27, 1777, British troops marched towards Compo Beach after they destroyed the supplies stored for General George Washington’s Army in Danbury. On their journey south returning to their ships off the coast of Westport the British encountered and battled with 700 patriot fighters, who were well armed and ready to defend their land and freedom.
Ever ready for battle, the Americans successfully erected a barricade across the north end of Ridgefield’s main street. The American Militia, led by Generals Benedict Arnold and Gold Selleck Silliman, met the British at the barricade and staved them off of further attack.
Upon their retreat further south, the British fired a cannonball – a visible “souvenir” – at T. Keeler’s Inn, where it remains lodged in one of the Keeler Tavern corner posts to this day.
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.Major General William Tryon, the royal governor of New York, led the Burning of Danbury on April 26, 1777. This raid was a strategic British operation aimed at destroying a major Continental Army supply depot that housed critical food, clothing, and munitions
The British methodically destroyed massive amounts of military stores, including:
4,000 to 5,000 barrels of beef, pork, and flour.
Over 1,600 hard-to-replace tents.
Thousands of bushels of grain and 5,000 pairs of shoes.
16-year-old Sybil Ludington reportedly rode 40 miles through the night on April 26 to alert local militia that the British were burning Danbury
In Naperville, IL today!Feels good to kit up again! If you're in the Naperville, IL area, stop by Little Wars and say hi!
Thank you for going.
I remember when we used to have events at Naper Settlement
We’re in Naperville?
Again in 2018 .. forgot illinois contribution to support by max members recruit from Illinois + max support with communication link to DC .
from 100 yrs by USMA WESTPOINT NY HISTORY DEPT ----- > Timeline of ILLINOIS campaign 1779 ... changed the war to victory v/s IL250.org ... totally forgotten ... why ?
Awesome!
TRY REENACTING!
Do you want to fire a musket, help crew a cannon, or just enjoy an evening around the fire?
Our Units are excited to host folks who want to try out the hobby.
They will supply the necessary gear and clothing for you (and your family) to join us for a weekend reenacting the American Revolution!
What are you in for? Read our “What Re-enacting with the NWTA Looks Like.”