American Forces

(These images were taken at a reenactment and reflect period equipment and attire.
The interviews were conducted with re-enactors and express their viewpoints while in character.)

The American Camp

Visit the American Camp and see how the soldiers and other inhabitants lived back in 1777.

The American Camp

A typical tent where up to 6 of the enlisted soldiers would sleep at a time.
They would sleep on straw if they could find any
and were extremely lucky to find any blankets.

The inside of a different tent with several medicinal supplies.

The Neilson House in the American Camp served as the headquarters
for Generals Benedict Arnold and Enoch Poor.

The women of the American Camp during daily life

An old man resting after a hard day in the American Camp

A fire being tended to in the camp

The interior of the Neilson House.
The bricks were a special type especially built for insulation known as 'nogging'.
There is a fold out cot inside which a feather or straw stuffed mattress
could be placed upon for comfort.

A cannon ready to defend the American Camp