La Belle Famille 1759

 Today's anniversary. British victory. Wikipedia here

Event at Fort Ticonderoga

 Fort Ticonderoga presents “1759 Siege of Carillon,” a NEW exciting two-day battle reenactment July 23-24. Through a combination of demonstrations, vignettes, narrated boat cruises, and battle reenactments, visitors will experience the British advance for Lake George.

Become immersed in this 18th-century siege; featuring the constant roar of cannon, thrilling battle reenactments, and even a nighttime program where visitors are immersed in the battle for Carillon, named Ticonderoga by the British once they capture the fort from the French.

Learn more: https://www.fortticonderoga.org/.../battle.../2022-07-23/

Monongahela 1755

 Today's anniversary. Great victory for the French. Here

Carillon/Ticonderoga 1758

 Today is the anniversary of this great French victory in the Seven Years War.  Fort Ticonderoga have been commemorating it today which is where these photos are from.

Drums Along the Mohawk (1939) trailer

 The best Revwar movie in my opinion. It's actually in colour. I love this film. They were due to shoot the battle of Oriskany but days of rain prevented it. It lost out to Gone with the Wind for publicity when it was released.

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2 JUL AT 15:00 – 4 JUL AT 22:00 French and Indian War Encampment Old Fort Niagara

 Experience the Siege of 1759 when British forces captured Fort Niagara from the French after a 19-day siege. This event features large-scale battle reenactments, Native councils, musket and cannon firings, period merchants and artisans