Gloucester, VA

On October 18 - 19 2008, forces of the Crown, along with the forces of General Washington and his Allies will return to Gloucester, Virginia to commemorate the Battle of the Hook, and the American Revolution. The event is being sponsored by the County of Gloucester, VA. which has committed significant funds and personnel to sponsoring this event.

More than 1,500 Revolutionary War re-enactors are set to bring home to Gloucester, VA this weekend a little-known, but pivotal, battle that helped soften British forces at Yorktown leading up to their much heralded surrender and the end of the war.

The Battle of the Hook - considered one of the largest cavalry engagements of the Revolutionary War - took place in the vicinity of Gloucester Point on Oct. 3, 1781.

Virginia Militia and French Marines defeated British forces and prevented them from assisting besieged comrades fighting against American forces on the far shore of the York River during the Yorktown Campaign.

This historic battle will be brought to life by Revolutionary War reenactors and living historians on the property of the Inn at Warner Hall in Gloucester, VA. Recreated military units from across the country will encamp near the actual battlefields where the American Revolution was won after six long years of fighting. Participating in this event will be units from The Continental Line, The British Brigade and the Brigade of the American Revolution.

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