Oriskany 1777

 An Account at Oriskany |

The Battle of Oriskany (/ɔːrˈɪskəniː/ or /əˈrɪskəniː/) was a major engagement of the Saratoga campaign during the American Revolutionary War. On August 6, 1777, an American column of Tryon County militia and Oneidas marching to relieve the siege of Fort Stanwix was ambushed by a contingent of Britain's Indigenous allies and Loyalists. It was one of the few battles of the war in which most non-Indigenous participants were settlers born in the Thirteen Colonies. The Americans suffered heavy casualties during the battle.he Battle

Stomping Freedom

 Film Storyboard

A new historical film titled "Stomping Freedom", produced by Caesar's Ford Theatre, Inc. and directed by Kane Stratton. Jake portrays Weyanpersenwa (Whirlpool/Blue Jacket) in the film. Director @kanestratton stated: "an homage to the dignity and pride of American Indian peoples who resisted the American Revolution, this film will show you a side of history that's not ever been seen before."

There are more photos and information about this film on the American Indian-led arts nonprofit Caesar's Ford Theatre website, cftohio.org/film-storyboard .

New France & Old England 30th

 New France & Old England 30th anniversary | Facebook

It is nearly 30 years since our first major event at the American Museum Bath. Join the FB group if you are interested.

St Malo drill

 At Fort de Petit Bé two Compagnies franches de la Marine units, one the le Lys sous l'Erable, based in France, and the other Garnison de Quebec, from Canada. They did some excellent demonstrations of the 1755 French infantry exercises and also explanations and demonstrations of 18th century infantry tactics. 

The Battle of Minisink

 The Battle of Minisink took place during the American Revolutionary War at Minisink Ford, New York, on July 22, 1779. It was the only major skirmish of the Revolutionary War fought in the upper Delaware River valley. The battle was a decisive Iroquois and Loyalist victory, as the Patriot militia was hastily assembled, ill-equipped and inexperienced.

Could You Survive the French and Indian War? | Braddock's Defeat 1755

 Could you survive one of the toughest military campaigns in history - the Braddock expedition to the North American wilderness in 1755? Watch to find out

Defenders of New France

 2027. 

Fully illustrated, this lively study tells the story of the forces fighting for Montcalm and New France during the struggle for Canada in 1754–63.

During the French and Indian War, the defenders of New France were led by the redoubtable Louis-Joseph de Montcalm, whose initial battles with the British and their allies in 1756–58 culminated in the momentous clash on the Plains of Abraham in 1759. In this lively study, Robbie MacNiven examines the various forces led by Montcalm in Canada at a formative time in that country's history.

Montcalm's forces were composed of recently arrived regular French Army troops alongside locally recruited militia and seasoned French colonial infantry, working in conjunction with a number of First Nations peoples hostile to the British. All elements of the diverse forces defending New France are assessed in this engaging account, drawing upon the latest research and findings from the battlefields and garrisons of 18th-century Canada. The fighting men involved are depicted in detail in the period illustrations and specially commissioned artwork plates.