Holiday Open House - Hogshead in Historic Annapolis

     The Marines participated in an event in Historic Annapolis this past weekend.  The Hogshead Tavern was the perfect place for the Marines to show off and participate in a gaming evening with the trades persons of Annapolis!

     Photos taken by Kenneth Tom.

At the Paca House and Garden with Mr. Paca (Matthew West)

Jackpot! 

 At the Hogshead

George Washington Birthplace National Monument - 20 October

   

Captain McGaughey leads the men to the next presentation

    The British Marines made our fifth, and likely last annual appearance at George Washington Birthplace NationalMonument.  We had a great time talking with a couple hundred visitors who came out on beautiful Virginia fall day.  Our unit talked to the visitors about the causes of the war, wartime Virginia, and what life was like for the British Army and in particular, His Majesty's Marines.  The Marines conducted several firing demonstrations (pictured here), along with our friends from the 5th Cumberland (PA) County Militia.  The public seemed especially interested in the rifle vs musket demonstrations - and, as we all know, the bayonet always wins!

    In addition to our Marines, the ladies helped bring the park to life with living history demonstrations in the main house, and the unit's favorite cooking demonstration.  The house and kitchen building both saw a steady stream of visitors come through asking questions about the early life of George Washington.  They also were curious as to the people who lived at the Pope Creek Plantation, and what the ladies were cooking.  At the end of the day, the Marines and ladies were treated to the wonderful results of the hearth kitchen cooking demonstrations, ably led by Kimberly Walters and Krista Jasillo.  You can read all about what they made here.

Musket Demonstration 

Corporal Wilson, Private Roncone, and Private Donovan 

George Washington's Mount Vernon Annual Revolutionary War Reenactment 2018

Captain McGaughey and Private Anthony leading up a Musket Demonstration with the kids - had three shifts! 

Marines in Camp 

Cleaning up after Breakfast

Photo by Daphnie Kehonane

In Battle - Thanks to Laura Housden at Trail of the Lonesome Pine Travel Blog 

Michael Halbert and Captain McGaughey speaking to the public about the war.

British Brigade Drum Major

(Photo by Ninja Pix)