Hudson Valley Hessian Winter Muster on Sunday

Little known are the attacks on Forts Montgomery and Clinton on October 6, 1777. Even less known is the fact that the assault was a multinational effort involving German and Scottish troops, and a Polish nobleman.

On Sunday, January 29th, learn about Hessian participation in the Revolutionary War, as the Landgraf Regiment presents Hudson Valley Hessian Winter Muster. The program will feature period drill and a slideshow presentation: Martial Splendor: Introduction to the Clothing, Weapons, and Accoutrements of the “Hessian” Soldier in the Revolutionary War.

Schedule

1:00 PM: Muster and Drill (Field Behind Museum)

3:00 PM: Slideshow Presentation: Martial Splendor: Introduction to the Clothing, Weapons, and Accoutrements of the “Hessian” Soldier in the Revolutionary War. (Fort Montgomery Museum Classroom)

For more information, please call (845) 446-2134. Fort Montgomery State Historic Site is located at 690 Route 9W, in Fort Montgomery, Orange County, NY.

2 thoughts on “Hudson Valley Hessian Winter Muster on Sunday

  • November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am
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    CORRECTION: The program is actually SUNDAY, JANUARY 29th

    Thanks,

    FORT MONTGOMERY STATE HISTORIC SITE
    845-446-2134

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  • November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am
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    Thanks,

    I made the correction.

    John Warren
    Editor

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