Petticoat Bridge - December 14, 2024

The 248th Anniversary of the skirmish at Petticoat Bridge was another major success! The weather fully cooperated this year and there was a new addition: a reconstructed wooden bridge for the soldiers to defend! 

Once again, we would like to thank everyone who helped make this event happen. Thank you to every soldier, camp follower and vendor for turning out and participating. Thank you to Noah Lewis and Patrick Updike for rousing the public with great lectures and demonstrations. Thank you to Brenda and Shawn, the owners of Elmcrest Farm, who continue to  graciously open their property to the public as stewards of this important story.

And thank you to the public for coming out and supporting us.   

The Rev War Alliance of Burlington County's first sponsored event went off (with a few minor hitches - early fog included) Saturday, December 9 to great fanfare! It was without a doubt an amazing turnout by both the soldiers and the public. Click the image to see our video!

Our biggest takeaway was how responsive everyone (including soldiers) were to the story of Petticoat Bridge, its role in the American Revolution, and the ongoing fight to preserve the land where the skirmish took place in 1776 from development today. 

We'd like to thank everyone who attended, the many historical societies who made "History Row" a vibrant 'market of conversation,' and a special thank you to Colonial Cafe in Mount Holly for serving up delicious hot goodies. We would also like to thank Burlington County for sponsoring this event; Springfield Township Historical Society for organizing local support and Springfield Township Police and Fire/Rescue for directing traffic - and critically, the owners of Elmcrest Farm for their generosity in hosting us on their farm, which served as a junction point in December 1776. 

Lastly, we would like to thank the individual soldiers, their units, the many camp followers, and the entire reenactment community for turning out. Many came from far and away, and it would have been impossible to undertake such an endeavor without their involvement. A special thanks to Paul Loane, commander of the 2nd PA/43rd of Foot for organizing and directing the battle. 

We hope to see everyone back next year as we continue to showcase Petticoat Bridge's role during the Ten Crucial Days Campaign and the American Revolution.