Posted by Champ on June 26, 1999 at 01:45:50:
I apologize to all for not mentioning this sooner,
BUT if any of y'all are near Colonial Williamsburg you might
check it out, for this weekend its under "British Martial Law".
(*from the Williamsburg site)
*** June 26-27
Under the Redcoat: Lord Cornwallis Occupies Williamsburg
The British are definitely coming. Lord Cornwallis� soldiers imposed military law when they occupied Williamsburg before the Battle of Yorktown in 1781. For two days, 218 years later, military re-enactors will come from all over the country to encamp on Market Square, set up military checkpoints, conduct courts-martial and patrol the city. Make sure you know the password.***
(*and for fans of the Colonials)
*** July 10-11
A Town Unchained: The Continental Army Encamps at Williamsburg
In 1781, Continental troops under the Marquis de Lafayette marched into Williamsburg to relieve the citizens of British military law. Military re-enactors from around the entire country will re-create the army�s arrival and impact on the town. ***
I am in hopes, in the next couple years, to bring out "Capt. MacKay's Highland Coy of the Queen's Rangers" to participate, as they were posted there at that time.
"Champ"