Battle of Germantown Reenactment

Battle of Germantown  One day in history, General George Washington’s daring campaign to liberate the occupied capital city, Philadelphia, came to an abrupt end on the Germantown Road on October 4, 1777. Nearly 12,000 Continental troops were marshaled for the attack, yet 120 British infantrymen proved unbeatable as they barricaded themselves inside the thick stone walls of Cliveden, the summer house of the wealthy Loyalist Benjamin Chew. The First Rhode Island will be there to represent the contributions of African soldiers in the American Revolution. When Sat Oct 3, 2015 10am – 4pm Eastern Time Where 6401 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144, USA (map) Calendar Sable Soldiers - 1st Rhode Island and 6th USCT Regiments see the Schedule of Events

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