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Tall Ships at Fort Mifflin

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This past Thursday, 25 June, we had the opportunity to watch the tall ships come up river on their way to Penns Landing for the Philadelphia-Camden Tall Ships Festival. Best seat in the house at Fort Mifflin. It was a long and a hot day but the payoff came when L’Hermione and Sagres came up […]

The Jaeger Corps practices drill at the School of the Soldier 2015 at Peter Wentz Farmstead in Landsdale, PA

School of the Soldier 2015

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At Peter Wentz Farmstead. Devilishly cold day because of the wind but there were coffee and donuts provided by the site in the main office building. GOOD NEWS. Well attended event — 1st Continentals, The German Regiment, 11th PA, 6th PA and the Jaeger corps. Note to the site organizers about the website directions — […]

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School of the Soldier: March 28, 2015

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Coming soon! School of the Soldier, sponsored by the 6th Pennsylvania Regiment at the Peter Wentz Farmstead. This year in addition to the military drill there will be a special tape loom workshop in the historic home. My favorite thing to do at Peter Wentz? GOATS. Come out and support your local historic sites. Peter Wentz Farmstead  […]

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Fort Mifflin 2014

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Looking forward to a great weekend at Fort Mifflin on the Delaware. November 8th and 9th. Come by and visit with the PA Navy at the West Sallyport!

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Sandy Hollow 2014

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May 17 and 18th was the Mid-Atlantic Regional event, Sandy Hollow. Everyone in the PANavy had a great time! The weather was perfect, the logistics were well done, and it was a well run tactical. The sheer number of public spectators was something I have not seen in some time. Which is what this is […]

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Sandy Hollow, May 17-18

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The Sandy Hollow event is coming up fast. Only a week away! Hundreds of reenactments are held every year. Very few, if any, occur on the actual site of the battle. Except this one. This will be on the hallowed ground of the 1777 fighting of the Battle of Brandywine. Brandywine Battlefield holds a particular spot […]

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Fire at Fort Mifflin

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Terrible news. The officer’s quarters at Fort Mifflin caught on fire and there was significant damage. The PA Navy extends it thanks to longtime members Don Becker and Mitch Davis for donating their time in a torrential rainstorm to help with the cleanup efforts. photos by Don Becker From the hiddencityphila.org article: PW: What about insurance? […]

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2014 Event Schedule

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School of the Soldier, March 8 Sandy Hollow, May 17-18 Battle of Germantown, October 4 Hope Lodge, November 1-2 Fort Mifflin, November 8-9

Fall Lineup 2013

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Battle of Germantown. October 5th. Tacticals at noon and 3 p.m. Hope Lodge. November 2-3rd. Fort Mifflin. November 9-10th!

Paoli Battlefield Military Timeline: September 21

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The Pennsylvania State Navy will be part of the Paoli Battlefield Military Timeline event on September 21st. Date: September 21 Time: 10:30 to 5:00 Place: Paoli Battlefield The battlefield is located at Monument and Wayne Avenues, Malvern, PA, 19355 ***************** From the Paoli Battlefield Facebook page: We are proud to finally announce that on September […]

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On this day ….

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On this day in 1775 The Pennsylvania Commitee of Safety created the Pennsylvania State Navy for the defense of Philadelphia’s waterfront on the Delaware river.

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July 4th: National Constitution Center

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Come visit the PA Navy at the National Constitution Center on the 4th of July!