Date/Time
Date(s) - 07/11/15 - 07/12/15
10:00 AM
Location
Historic Brattonsville
Categories
Historic Brattonsville – The Battle of Huck’s Defeat Reenactment
1444 Brattonsville Road, McConnells, SC
www.chmuseums.org 803-684-2327
Huck’s Defeat, also known as the Battle of Williamson’s Plantation, was an important battle that took place on July 12, 1780, and set the stage for larger and more significant patriot victories. Captain Christian Huck was a Loyalist officer noted for his “particular dislike for the Scotch-Irish Presbyterians in the South Carolina backcountry or ‘rebels’ as the British called them.” James Williamson’s 18th-century plantation is part of the 775-acres that comprises Historic Brattonsville.
This two-day educational and entertaining event is family-friendly. In addition to three battle reenactments, activities include 18th-century music & dancing, cavalry weapons demonstrations, a uniform lecture, kid’s militia drill, the Sons of the American Revolution presentation of a memorial wreath-laying ceremony, and an 18th-century worship service on Sunday at 11:00 AM in the Oak Grove. Food and refreshments will be available for purchase from the Friends of Historic Brattonsville. Featuring over 150 reenactors, including The New Acquisition Militia, Helyar’s Company of the 7th, and the 64th Regiment of Foot, the event at Brattonsville will bring this pivotal American Revolutionary skirmish to life.
ADMISSION: Adults $8, Seniors $6, Youth (4-17) $4, CHM members & ages 3 and under FREE
JULY 11 – 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
JULY 12 – 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM