Back from an amazing weekend at Oakwell Hall Country Park, garrisoning the Batt family property in Virginia against les rosbifs. It was good to work further on the details of L'ordonnance de sa Majesté, to demonstrate how the French army co-operated with American civilians and military forces, and we got to talk to a lot … Continue reading Oakwell Hall Country Park
Events at Oakwell Hall Country Park
If you're missing your fill of French #RevWar action, then why not come along and see us at Oakwell Hall Country Park on 21st and 22nd September? It's only next weekend! We'll be drilling, sewing, and talking all things #Frencharmy alongside our Continental allies in the Virginia Continentals UK 1775 - 1783 and 1st Pennsylvania … Continue reading Events at Oakwell Hall Country Park
Mid-season training weekend 2024
We're just reaching the end of our first mid-season training and sewing weekend. Accompanied by liberal applications of Hornblower, and plenty of caffeine, we've worked hard on practicing the 1776 Ordonnance *and* on beginning to construct our interpretations of contemporary shirts! More on that soon. If you want to join our sectione of Louis XVI's … Continue reading Mid-season training weekend 2024
Un soldat du Gatinois et un milicien du 6e Virginia au service de piquet.
The Treaty of Alliance in action. Photo by kind permission of David Hoult; featuring Virginia Continentals UK 1775 - 1783.
First Event – Moira Furnace 2024
Quelle joie! We're thrilled with how our first event at Moira Furnace Museum and Country Park went. We got to break in our new uniforms, try out our interpretation of the Ordonnance (manual of arms), and even induct a new member of the hobby. Plus there was time to take some photos of more amazing … Continue reading First Event – Moira Furnace 2024
Moira Furnace – 6th & 7th July 2024
We're very swiftly approaching our first ever event! On Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th July we'll be hosted at Moira Furnace Museum and Country Park by Virginia Continentals UK 1775 - 1783, and joined by a whole host of other units including Redcoats and Revolutionaries (though sadly mostly in red). It's looking like a busy … Continue reading Moira Furnace – 6th & 7th July 2024
2024 Season Events
With work on drill, uniform, and other research into the impression underway, we're very excited to confirm when you can see us in 2024. These are: 6th – 7th July, "American Independence War Weekend", Moira Furnace Museum, Leicestershire 21st – 22nd September, Oakwell Hall, West Yorkshire And we're recruiting! If you're interested in experiencing the … Continue reading 2024 Season Events
Le Régiment Gatinois 