9/1/2005

The King's Own to Forage in Rehobeth, MA

From September 24 - 25, The King's Own, with muskets and bayonets at the ready, will be gathering supplies for the Crown Forces in the vicinity of Redway Plain, Rehobeth. Militia resistance is expected.

The scenario is that the year is 1779 and the recent withdrawal of American Forces from the town of Newport and the surrounding countryside has emboldened the British garrison stationed in the area. In an effort to follow up this victory and to gather supplies for the British garrison, General Pigot is leading an expedition into Massachusetts.

The British column left Newport some 4 days past and we have made significant progress in this latest incursion to quell the rebels of New England. Local militia forces have rallied to the alarm, General Sullivan, a fine example of a colonist dandy, is marching with a force of his Continentals, and even some of their medling and recently acquired French allies may appear. Dandy General Sullivan has called for all available Colonial forces to converge at Redway Plain, just outside the small village of Rehoboth, where it is known the British column must pass on their march.

Come visit the 4^th as we encamp at Rehobeth! Learn by demonstrations about the storied ability of the British Army to move lightly on foot while still feeding and maintaining their soldiers and camp followers.

To learn more, visit 2nd Mass web site - Redway Plain - Rehobeth