The Fifth Connecticut Regiment, a group of Revolutionary War reenactors, gathered in Greenwich to celebrate America’s 250th year of independence. The regiment, which has been staging armed skirmishes and dramatizing colonial domestic life for 54 years, made camp at Roger Sherman Baldwin Park and reenacted a battle with British and American soldiers.
Connecting with Local History
Commander Al Abraham, who lives in Redding, a town often referred to as ‘Connecticut’s Valley Forge,’ feels personally connected to the war’s local history. Abraham joined the Fifth Regiment after attending a reenactment of the Battle of Ridgefield in 2017. He said, ‘The best seat in the house is actually to be in the battle.’
Some members of the Fifth Regiment explore other aspects of 18th-century life, such as textiles, muskets, and metal goods. Karina Lovette, a homesteader in Bristol, specializes in food preservation, using techniques from the Revolutionary War era to preserve her harvests.
The regiment will hold events throughout the coming year, including a reenactment of the Battle of Ridgefield next April. Abraham said, ‘Marking 250 years since the Declaration of Independence is more than a one-day celebration for us.’
Original reporting: The Connecticut Mirror — read the source article.
