Chestertown 1774 Tea Party Festival

This weekend the Marines provided law and order at the Chestertown 1774 Tea Party event in Maryland.  After raising the British Flag over the town to start the day, they kept the unruly in check.  They were able to inspect the ship in dock of cargo and ensured the taxes were paid before it could be off loaded.  There were many in town that were not happy with the latest taxes to be paid on any cargo coming into port; however, it was a beautiful day to keep the malcontents in town obeying the laws of the King!  God Save The King!

(Photo by Harry Aycock)

(Photo by Harry Aycock)

(Photo by Kathryn Blackwell)

(Photo by Kathryn Blackwell)

The Battle of Brandywine (Sandy Hollow)

The Marines participated in the Battle of Brandywine at Sandy Hollow this past weekend and fell out with the 43d Regiment of Foot.  The event was a huge success. Photos Courtesy of MoonlightCourt.com 

Fort Frederick Market Fair Drill Demonstration

The British Marines attended the Fort Frederick Market Fair and were able to headquarter and drill in the Fort!  Most of the day ended up with perfect weather and all had a great time.  Thanks to all who stopped by!

Fort Frederick Market Fair - 26 April 2014

The British Marines will be in the Fort at the Fort Frederick Market Fair this year.  Take a few minutes to come by to talk to them!

(Photo Courtesy of The Friends of Fort Frederick website page)

Historic London Town and Gardens - 23 March

The Maryland and British Marines turned out at Historic London Town and Gardens on 23 March to kick off their recruiting and reenactment season for 2014.  A Maryland Marine (Tim Wilson on the left) and a British Marine (Dave Shackleford on the right) are shown with civilians of the town guarding the newly acquired tractor for the site - replacing one stolen by modern day thieves.  While it was cold, it was a wonderful day with a record number of visitors attending.  

The Baltimore Sun was also there to capture a musket firing demonstration with Captain McGaughey looking on.

Below are further photos of the event with drill, firing, and charging the enemy!

The Return to the Hook, Gloucester, VA

The Marines participated at The Battle of the Hook in Gloucester, VA, this past weekend.  It was an excellent event which included the over 1,000 reenactors on both sides (Continental and British).  There were boat landings, cavalry demonstrations and battlefield engagements, a night skirmish, the raiding and burning of a farm house as well as overall fun!