Stillman's Run

 The first skirmish of the Black Hawk War took place #OnThisDay in 1832. Sauk and Meskwaki forces, who were trying to reclaim land in Illinois, defeated state militia led by Isaiah Stillman. The militia's panicky retreat led to the event being called the Battle of Stillman's Run.

Keokuk 1834 George Catlin

 

Chief Keokuk • Sauk • 1847.

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From Old Fort Niagara

 2024 is the 250th anniversary of the arrival of the 8th Regiment of Foot at Fort Niagara. The regiment’s commander, Lt. Col. John Caldwell received orders to deploy to the Great Lakes in March 1774. During May and June, the regiment moved to their new postings at Michilimackinac, Detroit, Fort Niagara and Oswegatchie. Caldwell took command of Fort Niagara in early August. With the outbreak of the American Revolution the following year, the regiment remained on the Great Lakes for eleven long years.

Sainte-Foy 1760

 Forgot this anniversary the other day. To make up for this here is a blog piece on the Battle including a 15mm wargame of it. 

Hessian in the U.K.

 This portrayal is 2 years in the making. Von Donop 1776. By Marshall Beresford.  Very good. Check out his Facebook page here. 

U.K. The 60th Royal Americans being put through their paces at Avoncroft at the weekend. Photo by Lucy Elliott.