The Battle of Barren Hill began on 20 May 1778. British forces surrounded Continental Army who were under the command of the Marquis de Lafayette just outside of British-occupied Philadelphia. The French general’s troops occupied a command post at Barren Hill, Pennsylvania, on the northwest side of Philadelphia, now called Lafayette Hill.1 With the British in control of the de facto American capital, George Washington’s Continental Army advanced slowly towards the city in an attempt to apply pressure on the occupying force. Their maneuvers resulted in the Battle of Barren Hill.2 In actuality, the Battle of Barren Hill was more of a retreat than a battle. This engagement prevented British forces from securing critical communication and supply routes into Philadelphia.3 In light of these difficulties and shifting strategic goals, the British army evacuated the city in June in order to move their forces to New York City.
Next weekend in Vincennes, Indiana!
Will this go on rain or shine??
So sorry will miss
Wish I had more than 5 days notice.
On May 15, 1765, Parliament passes the Quartering Act, outlining the locations and conditions in which British soldiers are to find room and board in the American colonies.
The Quartering Act of 1765 required the colonies to house British soldiers in barracks provided by the colonies. If the barracks were too small to house all the soldiers, then localities were to accommodate the soldiers in local inns, livery stables, ale houses, victualling houses and the houses of sellers of wine. "Should there still be soldiers without accommodation after all such publick houses were filled," the act read, "the colonies were then required to take, hire and make fit for the reception of his Majesty’s forces, such and so many uninhabited houses, outhouses, barns, or other buildings as shall be necessary."
And now today they want to house big data on our public lands
The Quartering Act evolved into our 3rd Amendment and private property rights in the Bill of Rights.
It was the hospitable thing to do....Brits in need, let's all be friends.....:}
May 14th in 1787, Congress officially adopted “President of the United States” as the form of address for a new leader.
Other options included: “His Elective Majesty," “His Mightiness," and even “His Highness, the President of the United States of America and the Protector of their Liberties."
Washington, conscious of setting the right tone for the new nation, accepted the simple, no-frills title: bit.ly/3yvHRBV
George Washington became the president of the 1787 Philadelphia Convention, we later called the Constitutional Convention. He wouldn't become the U.S. President until he was inaugurated on April 30, 1789, less than two years later.
Did you know that Vincennes, Indiana is an actual Revolutionary War battleground? Plan your visit for Memorial Day weekend!
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.”