National Constitution Center
The PA Navy will be one of the featured American Revolutionary War units camped on the front lawn of the National Constitution Center this July as part of the NCC’s 10th Anniversary Celebration. July 2, 3, and 4, 2013.
School of the Soldier 2013
Beautiful day at the Peter Wentz Farmstead. Hats off to the 6th PA for a good event. We will definitely be back next year. Attendees the 6th PA, the 11th PA, the 1st Delaware, Trevitt’s Marines, and of course the PSN. Drilling a la 1764, tomahawk throwing, bayonet practice and a special tour of the […]
235th Fort Mifflin
This weekend was the 235th anniversary of the Siege of Fort Mifflin. Really excellent turnout from the reenacting community. Glad to see that. The PSN brigaded with the Continental Marines as a Naval Brigade. It was really refreshing to work with another naval unit and a great change of pace to be part of the […]
Battle of Princeton: June 8-9, 2012
So why would PSN personnel be at the Battle of Princeton? Some fast facts: Marines from the galley Hancock were incorporated into the Second Battalion of the Pennsylvania Militia under Cadawalader. Approximately 60 marines from the floating batteries Arnold and Putnam were fielded under the command of Captain William Brown. Seamen familiar with the handling […]
AHEC Recruitment Event
This Saturday, February 18th, the Pennsylvania State Navy will be attending the first AHEC Reenactor Recruitment Event at the Army Heritage Education Center (AHEC) in Carlisle, PA. Event information can be found here.
Hope Lodge 2011
The weather couldn’t have been better! Great day all around. Lots of photos were taken.
July 2nd at the National Constitution Center
Wonderful day. Hot, but hey, it’s July. A full contingent of PSN members and friends spent the day as part of the Revolutionary War encampment on the front lawn of the National Constitution Center. Also there were the 6th PA, 3rd PA, 11th PA and 1st NJ Loyalists. Thanks to our fabulous member, Mike K., […]
Colonial Plantation at Ridley Creek
Several members of the PSN attended the muster at the Colonial Plantation in Ridley Creek State Park, hosted by the 11th Pennsylvania. Fun day, good friends (especially the Donegal Rifles and the 1st PA Rifles), great tacticals. Definitely a must do. FULL SET OF PHOTOS
Fort Mifflin 2010
Another great event from the Olde Fort Mifflin Historical Society. Thanks to Ed Kane and all the folks who fed us Saturday and Sunday. We had a great time. That goes without saying. We bunked with the Continental Marines and are exploring brigading with them at events where we are not otherwise occupied with artillery. […]
Photos & Video: Brandywine Creek
Some great photos and video have been posted of the CL/BB National event held at Brandywine Creek. Darryl W. Moran’s Flickr Photostream The 2nd Virginia has posted video of the Saturday battle. At the beginning of the video you can see the wall gun and Defiance being fired. The 2nd Virginia’s Flickr Photostream
Germantown & Brandywine Creek
The past 2 weeks have been busy ones for the PSN. On September 25-26, Defiance and the PSN artillery crew fielded at that National CL/BB event at Brandywine Creek. Despite the soaring temps on Saturday, and the drizzling rain on Sunday, we had a fabulous time. Cheers to Jim Stinson and Proctor’s Artillery for all […]
AT&T National PGA Tournament
What do Tiger Woods, Bon Jovi, Boyz 2 Men and the Pennsylvania State Navy all have in common? They were all part of the opening ceremony for the AT&T National PGA Golf Tournament! We fired the cannon shot to open the tournament. It was a terrific experience. Not only to see such a large scale […]