Revolutionary war demonstrations & 18th century craft fa

[captainzlog]

September 19-20, 2009 Mt. Vernon Craft Fair, Alexandria, VA, Living History Encampment/Craft Show

Tactical demonstrations with muskets, rifles artillery and field musick as well as military camp life in the Revolutionary War presented by the 1st Virginia Regiment of the Continental Line

[captainzlog]

Here you go......
preparing our 3 pounder "grasshopper" gun for action


and firing our 4.5" Coehorn mortar

[captainzlog]

Here's the infantry on the march



Firing line with riflemen on the flank and field musick drawn up behind

[Wheeling Turn]

more please.... nice pics.
something not seen here in the old continent..
cheers markus

[Susofrick]

Thanks! Great to see pics!

[captainzlog]

more please.... nice pics.
something not seen here in the old continent..
cheers markus

Here's a couple from the Battle of the Hook last year:

First, the militia going in


Then the continentals under fire


This shows our 3 pounder giving close support to the infantry. We were dramatically charged by mounted dragoons shortly after this was taken

[Wheeling Turn]

thanks a lot.....
maybe one time it is possible for me to see it live.
cheers markus

[captainzlog]

If you ever visit the US, let me know - you will be more than welcome!

thanks a lot.....
maybe one time it is possible for me to see it live.
cheers markus

[Paul]

Looks like fun You say "we" were charged. Did you take part ?

[captainzlog]

Thats me on the left, corporal of the piece.....my wife is actually firing the gun!

Looks like fun You say "we" were charged. Did you take part ?

[Peter]

Pleased to meet you! And these are some wonderfull pictures! Thanks for sharing them with us

Greetings Peter

[Wheeling Turn]

One day my friend, i will come to the usa, and travel aroud there is so much to see..

cheers markus

[Martin]

Hi,
Also from here: thanx for sharing!