Saturday, 30 October 2021

New Queen Anne's War book

 Details here Says out in 2022 but there are copies on ebay. Haven't read it but Fort Ti are organising an event with the author Michael Laramie. 




Death of Walter Butler (Loyalist)

 Today 240 years ago the famous Walter Butler lost his life. He had an interesting career.

Appointment of Walter Butler as captain in the Rangers


Monday, 25 October 2021

Sunday, 24 October 2021

With Zeal and with Bayonets only

         

This book is another recommended by the readership of my Late 18thc facebook group. 

Saturday, 16 October 2021

Sunday, 10 October 2021

First Bath 1996


thinking about this event. Was very memorable. Most that took part only knew their immediate group to start with but by the end of the weekend has made many friends.
Marcus, Allan, Carl and Stewart


Press with J. H. Northrop from Indiana

Me and Susan


 

Monday, 4 October 2021

Raiders of the Mohawk

 

Drums Along the Mohawk director John Ford

A few of us old reenactors in the UK have for the last month been planning a Revwar reenactment group based around the raiders of the Mohawk Valley. Butler's Rangers, Brant's Volunteers and a detachment from the King's 8th. Obviously these things take time but if you have an interest in this project drop me an email. 

Milice page

 Good page on Pinterest devoted to Canadian Militia


Saturday, 2 October 2021

Life of Joseph Brant William L. Stone 1838

 Download here

Joseph Brant by George Romney 1776


Just found this. Looks interesting. Obviously it's pretty old but it's free. I will let you know.

Defending Fort Stanwix

 Old Fort Niagara has a free zoom lecture for this on the 21 November. Check the webpage.  In Defending Fort Stanwix , William L. Kidder tel...