The Mousquets du Roi are preparing to participate in
the commemoration of the raid of Deerfield, Massachusetts. This village
of new England was attacked on 29 February 1704 (March 12, for the
French who follow the Gregorian calendar) by a troupe mixed commissioned
by Jean-Baptiste Hertel, sieur de rouville. The Attackers are from
several communities, motivations for multiple and complex. There are
french soldiers, officers and volunteers Canadians, Wendat (Huron) of
Loreto, "Iroquois of the mountain", Of Kanien ' Kehaka Keháka (Agniers,
Mohawks) of kahnawake and abenaki odanak. The attack of Deerfield has
left a lasting legacy in the memories. Some captives are back in new
England but others have done strain in Quebec, by marriage and adoption.
These tragic events are reminded to Deerfield by a commemoration who
wants to bring to light the context of the time and the motives of the
actors of the time.
The Muskets du Roy are very enthusiastic about their participation. For the occasion, our members are preparing new clothes and equipment. An adventure to follow.
http://deerfield-ma.org/…/commemoration-of-the-1704-raid-o…/
The Muskets du Roy are very enthusiastic about their participation. For the occasion, our members are preparing new clothes and equipment. An adventure to follow.
http://deerfield-ma.org/…/commemoration-of-the-1704-raid-o…/
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