Banastre Tarleton - Teacups in the Garden

Gloucester Point, Redoubts, Battle of the Hook, October 1781

Literally digging in, the British built fortifications (like redoubts) on each side of the York River, in both Yorktown and Gloucester Point.

British Invasion of Monticello Reenactment June 4, 1781

On June 4, 1781, as Jack Jouett rode furiously to Monticello with blood streaming down his face, to warn Jefferson to flee for his life.

1781 Battle of the Hook Reenactment near Gloucester Point

Lt. Col. Tarleton and his legion, who had been sent by Gen. Cornwallis to defend Gloucester Point, were shocked when the French arrived by sea.

Under the Redcoat 2013 with the Singing, Dancing Hessians

After heartily singing various tunes to the accompaniment of musicians, the Hessians gathered everyone for a Virginia Reel.

Game Day extends from Christmas to New Years’ Eve and Beyond

Wrapping the huge box, I hid it as much as possible under the tree with my declaration it must remain last to be opened, because it would be the hit of the day.

Under the Redcoat Journal 2011: Colonial Williamsburg

Thus, I present to you, my dear Readers, an accounting of what I experienced while the quiet town of Williamsburg, in 1781, was occupied…Under the Redcoat.