[Colored Troops Information Exchange] The Battle of Germantown Reenactmtent

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The Battle of Germantown

(credit: Historic Germantown)
When
Sat Oct 5, 2013, 10-4PM, Battle Reenactments at 12 and 3.
Where
6401 Germantown Avenue and Upsala St. Philadelphia Pa.(map)

On October 4, 1777, the Continental Army attempted to fight the British out of Germantown. Washington and his troops lost the battle and were forced to retreat to Valley Forge for the winter.

The 1st Rhode Island Regiment will represent men of African descent who fought in this battle.
 For more information on this and other festival events, visit the event site. 


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