On October 18 – 19 2008, forces of the Crown, along with the forces of General Washington and his Allies will return to Gloucester, Virginia to commemorate the Battle of the Hook, and the American Revolution. The event is being sponsored by the County of Gloucester, VA. which has committed significant funds and personnel to sponsoring this event.
This historic battle will be brought to life by Revolutionary War reenactors and living historians on the property of the Inn at Warner Hall in Gloucester, VA. Recreated military units from across the country will encamp near the actual battlefields where the American Revolution was won after six long years of fighting. Participating in this event will be units from The Continental Line, The British Brigade and the Brigade of the American Revolution.
We invite you to take a walk back in time to a pivotal moment in the history of Gloucester County, Virginia and indeed the United States of America.
Many are familiar with the Siege of Yorktown, Virginia but few are aware of the struggle to control Gloucester, VA and the battle that took place in
Gloucester County, Virginia. This engagement, known as the Battle of the Hook, and the other actions in Gloucester , VAwithout a doubt contributed to the
Allies’ victory at Yorktown.
The primary objectives of Victory at Gloucester, Virginia - The Battle of the Hook
are these:
* Educate – We invite you to learn from the re-enactors about the life and times of the people, both men and women, who helped
make this country a reality. Learn from a student a fresh perspective on what it means to be an American today. Learn from an actor
about the personal feelings of people who sacrificed much for their cause. Learn from an historian and an archeologist about the legacy
of Gloucester County, VA.
* Commemorate – We invite you to join in commemorating the lives and deeds of all the men and women, soldier and citizen alike,
regardless of country or color of uniform, who with sacrifice, bravery, and honor strived to fulfill their duty on that day of October 3, 1781.
* Celebrate – We invite you to pause and reflect on what binds us together. Let us celebrate the inheritance left to us by those who
fought so hard for liberty. Let us celebrate that all the combatants on that field in 1781 are today strong allies.
We have worked hard to make sure your day with us is all of the above and fun too! Now, get out there and meet the people, watch the
demonstrations, ask questions, enjoy the food, rest a while in the shade of trees that date back to the era, and HAVE A FUN DAY.
The Battle of the Hook Steering Committee
You find more info here or here
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