The British Are Coming!

Ever since moving to South Carolina, I've wanted to experience a war reenactment. Today we drove about 45 minutes to Camden to see a Revolutionary War one. It was amazing. Between the camps, the battle, the displays, etc., there were about 450 participants in costume. Very cool.

Camden is the fourth oldest cisty in South Carolina. From Wikipedia: May 1780 brought the American Revolution to Charleston, South Carolina, and Charleston fell. Lord Charles Cornwallis and 2,500 of his troops marched to Camden and established there the main British supply post for the Southern campaign. The Battle of Camden, the worst American defeat of the Revolution, was fought on August 16, 1780.

Camden was occupied by the British forces. They have done a good job of preserving their history.

Baylie was fascinated by the cook stoves. We need to camp more. 

Colonist tents.

Tent stake.

In the stocks.

Fish fry.

 British forces.

 Gunfire.

Colonists.

Hessians (Germans) - fighting with the British.

Colonists loyal to the British.

The children were so cute.

Learning up close and personal.

In front of some muskets.

Pilgrim games.

Sword fighting.

Getting enlisted into the King's army.

It was a great day!