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. The battle reenactment of Huck’s Defeat, a significant patriot victory during the American Revolution, takes place on Saturday, July 16 at 2 p.m. New this year, a reenactment of the Battle of William Hill’s Ironworks takes place on Sunday at 2 p.m.

Throughout the weekend, the American Revolution in the Backcountry comes alive through cavalry and camp life. In addition to battle reenactments, military interpreters demonstrate musket firing and what life was like in the operational camps set up on the grounds of at Historic Brattonsville. Period-dressed interpreters bustle about doing their 18th century-style chores such as cooking, laundry, woodworking and blacksmithing. Children’s militia drills, games and educational activities will be ongoing. Tours of the original Bratton family homes highlight historic preservation in the works. Guided tours of the actual Huck’s Defeat Battlefield disclose the details of the historic event.

The event takes place on Saturday, July 16, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, July 17, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $10; free for CHM members and ages 3 and under.

For online tickets and more information, go to Tickets at CHMuseums.org or call (803) 684-2327.