Annual Reenactment of the Battle of Huck's Defeat

Historic Brattonsville is the actual site of the Battle of Huck’s Defeat, the 1780 battle between the local Patriot militia and Loyalist troops commanded by the loathed British commander Capt. Christian Huck. For the weekend of July 13 and 14, reenactments of two pivotal American Revolution battles are on the itinerary along with living history activities and demonstrations.

Saturday, July 13 The day begins with a wreath laying ceremony by the Sons of the American Revolution at 10:30 a.m. while an 18th-century barbeque is demonstrated throughout the day.  A reenactment of the Battle of Huck’s Defeat, a significant patriot victory during the American Revolution, takes place at 2 p.m.

Sunday, July 14 An 18th-century church service takes place at 10:30 a.m. with the reenactment of the Battle of Blackstock’s Plantation at 2 p.m.

Special presentation: “A Black Loyalist’s Liberty: How Lucy Banbury Took Back Her Freedom.” At noon on both days, Carin Bloom, of Middleton Place in Charleston, will present her research on Lucy Banbury, an enslaved Loyalist woman from the Lowcountry who self-emancipated during the Revolution. Bloom’s recently-published book, Women Waging War in the American Revolution will be available for sale in Historic Brattonsville’s gift shop.

In addition to battle reenactments with live cavalry and musket-firing, military reenactors show what 18th-century life was like in the operational camps set up on the grounds of Historic Brattonsville. Period-dressed interpreters bustle about doing their daily chores such as laundry, cooking, woodworking and blacksmithing. Children’s militia drills, games and educational activities will be ongoing. Site tours highlight the work in preserving the original Bratton family homes. Guided tours of the Huck’s Defeat Battlefield disclose the details of the historic event.

Admission is $10 each day for non members of Culture & Heritage Museums; free for CHM members and ages 3 and under.

Preregistration encouraged, limited walkups.

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