Preparing the traine for this weekend's Snowshoe event

From the Old Fort Niagara Facebook page is this lovely image and accompanying text
10am-4pm. The event will continue regardless of whether we have snow, but hopefully we get at least a little! Check our out website under events for a complete description and schedule. Hope to see you there!
News item about the event

Cowpens 1781

This battle of the Revwar took place today.

Fort Ti's Canadian clothing

On their Facebook page Fort Ti has been preparing for their Battle on Snowshoes event (Feb 23rd)

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''The average Canadian hardly wears French clothing, but one species of, “capots” crossed in front with lapels. The buttons and collars are of another color. A sash around the capot: simple and impractical clothing."
Jean-Baptiste d'Aleyrac

La Compagnie de La Vérendrye

 From their Facebook page is this great image of Compagnies franches de le Marine in winter gear. Fort Rouge 275th page

Le lancement du 275e anniversaire du Fort Rouge le 31 décembre 2012 à La Fourche / Launching the 275th anniversary of Fort Rouge on Dec. 31st, 2012 at The Forks.

The launch of the 275th anniversary of the Red Fort on December 31, 2012 at the forks / Launching the 275th anniversary of Red Fort on Dec. 31 st, 2012 at The Forks.

Battle of Cooch's Bridge Sept 3, 1777

Here in miniature at the Fife and Drum miniatures blog
Read about the award the figures have received here

French 18thc recruiting posters

Here for the article by the Regiment du Hainaut.

Winter clothing 1776

Redcoat in Canadian winter clothing (blanket capot) from the Von Germann drawings.