The 231st Anniversary of the Battle of Kettle Creek in Washington County, GA. - a small reenactment that portrayed the clash of Patriots under Elijah Clarke and Loyalists under Colonel John Boyd. This particular event was marked by a blanket of snow that was unusual for southern Georgia.
Morning snow on a wrought iron railing
Unusual snowfall blanketed the woods
Reenactor Charlie Newcomer as Patriot Elijah Clarke
Lucas Reuwer, youngest reenactor in Elijah Clarke's militia
Loyalist militia under Colonel John Boyd
Patriot Reenactor Ed Rigel fires for effect
Onlookers through the trees
Elijah Clark exhorts his militia to attack
Loyalist Reenactor Walker Chewning fires his musket
Patriots return fire
Colonel John Boyd surrenders to Patriot militiaman
Bmac
Loc: Long Island, NY
Well photographed Bob, thanks for the post. 8-)
Very interesting. I particularly like the young militia member. I notice he finds a tree or crotch to rest his rifle in when firing to better his aim. Or maybe to soften the kick.
CResQ
Loc: Cobble Hill, BC
That's a great set of pictures Bob, thanks for sharing. :thumbup:
Country's Mama wrote:
Very interesting. I particularly like the young militia member. I notice he finds a tree or crotch to rest his rifle in when firing to better his aim. Or maybe to soften the kick.
Luke Reuwer is the son of David Reuwer, editor of the American Revolution Association Magazine. His daddy is teaching him well.
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