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General Orders, Friday, April 18, 1783
The Commander in Chief orders
a Cessation of Hostilities between the United States of America and the King
of Greate Britain to be publickly proclaimed to morrow at 12 o’clock at
the New building, and that the Proclamation which will be communicated herewith,
be read tomorrow evening at the head of every regiment and corps of the army.
After which the Chaplains with the several Brigades will render thanks to almighty
God for all his mersies, particularly for his over ruling the wrath of man to
his own glory, and causing the rage of war to cease amongst nations.
Come and
join your fellow Brigade members as we celebrate this historic moment 225 years
to the day! Kick off the 2008 campaign season at the Cantonment with drill,
musick, fireworks and presentations from some of the best researchers in the
ranks of the Brigade.
| Saturday, April 19, New Windsor Cantonment PDF | |
| 09:00 | Welcome, Registration, Coffee and Donuts |
(All members are kindly reminded to sign in at ALL Brigade events.) |
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| 10:00 | Robert Selig, Royal Deux Ponts Regt. “Rochambeau’s Army from the American War for Independence to the French Revolution, July 1780-September 1792” |
| 11:00 | Troop Formation, Inspection, Drill with Musick |
CCM Program “Women of the Geographers: an Interpretive Exercise” |
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| Noon | Reading of the Ceasefire Proclamation |
| 12:30 | Lunch (on your own) |
| 1:30 | Troop Formation, Cartridge Box Inspection and TWD |
| 2:30 | Todd Braisted, IV Bttn. New Jersey Volunteers “This ‘peace’ brings none to my heart: Loyalists and the End of British America” |
| 4:00 | Henry Cooke, 10th Mass. Regt. Roundtable Discussion “Late War Regimental Coats” |
| 5:00 | Retreat |
| 6:00 | Supper (no cost, please bring your 18th cent. utensils) |
| 6:30 | Col. Jim Johnson
(USA Ret.), 5th New York Regt. “Lighting Freedom’s Flame:
A Review |
| 8:00 | Grand Illumination and Fireworks!! Recreation of celebration as performed 225 years ago! |
| Sunday, April 20 | |
| 9:00 | Welcome, Registration, Coffee and Donuts |
| (All members are kindly reminded to sign in at ALL Brigade events.) | |
| 9:45 | Divine Services (Temple) |
| 10:30 | Scott Smith, Department of the Geographer to the Army “Mapping the American Revolution” |
| Noon | Lunch (on your own) |
| 1:00 | John Rees, 40th Regt. of Foot “The Pleasure of Their Numbers, 1778: Crisis, Conscription and Revolutionary Soldiers’ Recollections” |
| 2:00 | Troop Formation, Cartridge Box Inspection and TWD |
| CCM Program “2008 and Beyond: Interpretive Activities” | |
| 3:00 | Paul Ackermann, 1st New York Regt. “West Point in Maps and Images: from Highland Fortress to Military Academy” |
| 4:00 | Retreat |
…Every thing is prepairing for a great day of rejoiceing in Camp. A fu-de-joye, an illumination, and a great display of fire works will be the principal actions worthy of notice on that day.”
Lt. Benjamin Gilbert, 5th Massachusetts Regt.
As you can see, we have a full and busy weekend planned for one of the last 225th anniversaries left for us to celebrate. Consider bringing your lunch and visiting the Purple Heart Hall of Honor at noon. Due to the hospitalization of the new exhibit designer, the opening has been pushed back to 4 July, but you can see a preview of what’s to come featuring paintings by Dahl Taylor.
TAKE NOTICE!!
Parking will be across the street at the New Windsor Town site due to the Grand
Illumination and Fireworks display taking place in the field where we usually
park. Modern campers should contact Site Supervisor Mike Clark at (845) 561-1765.
New Windsor Cantonment
State Historic Site is located in Vails Gate, NY near the city of Newburgh.
From East or West: Take Interstate I-84 to Exit 7S, NYS Thruway.
Take Route 300 South (Union Avenue) past Thruway entrance and follow approximately
2 miles to traffic light at “T” intersection. Turn left, and at
next light bear right onto Temple Hill Road. Go approx. 1 mile – New Windsor
Cantonment State Historic Site will be on your left.
From North or South: Take New York State Thruway to Exit 17.
After toll keep left on exit ramp to Route 17K West. Turn right onto Rt. 17K
West and proceed to next traffic light. Turn left onto Route 300 South (Union
Avenue.) Then follow per above.
Camps and Early Arrival
Friday afternoon arrivals are welcome. Camp space is on the edge of the parade
ground. Fires must be in one of the park-provided fire boxes as this is an archaeologically
sensitive site. NOTE: Water and restrooms are nearby, firewood must be collected
from the back woods and straw is not provided.
Local Lodging
Days Inn 845-564-7550 |
Econo Lodge 845-561-6620 |
Super 8 845-564-5700 |
| Holiday Inn 845-564-9020 | Hampton Inn 845-567-9100 | Ramada 845-564-4500 |
Local Food
Several nice restaurants are in the near vicinity and every kind of fast food
can be found within one mile.
Merchants
Merchants and displays are always welcome but please RSVP with the site. Special
note: due to distractions noted in previous years there will be no room for
vending or displays in the Temple building. Space will be available outside,
plan accordingly for weather.
More Information
If you have any questions about the School or need more information, please
contact
Bob Winowitch at (631) 585-4009 or bobwinowitch@aol.com.
New Windsor Cantonment
State Historic Site, (845) 561-1765
http://nysparks.state.ny.us/sites/info.asp?siteID=18
PDF
verison of the 2008 SOS Schedule