This year marks the 240th anniversary of the Philadelphia Campaign. Battle of Short Hills in Clark Township, NJ. June 24-25. Battle of Brandywine at Sandy Hollow. Birmingham Township, PA. September 16-17. Battle of Germantown. Cliveden House. October 7 Fight for the Jerseys. Washington Crossing State Park, NJ. Oct 14-15. Hope Lodge Encampment. Nov 3-4. 240th Anniversary […]
Mitchell A. Davis was one of the founding members of the Pennsylvania State Navy and the PSN Artillery Commander. He passed away untimely on Aug. 6, 2016. He was a stalwart of the unit, a reenactor devoted and passionate about American Revolutionary history, and a good friend. He will be missed. A Mitch Davis Memorial […]
We’ve set our core schedule for the upcoming season. Battle of Germantown, October 1 Hope Lodge, November 3 Siege of Fort Mifflin, November 13 Not all inclusive. Events added as they are finalized. Stay informed as to where you can see the PSN!
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 […]
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 — […]
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 […]
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!
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 […]
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 […]
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? […]
