Thursday, 6 August 2026

Oriskany 1777

 An Account at Oriskany |


The Battle of Oriskany (/ɔːrˈɪskən/ or /əˈrɪskən/) 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

Sunday, 26 July 2026

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 .

Saturday, 25 July 2026

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.

Friday, 24 July 2026

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. 

Wednesday, 22 July 2026

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.

Monday, 20 July 2026

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

Battle of Kenapacomaqua 1791

Today in history.  Battle of Kenapacomaqua - Wikipedia