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.

Throughout the weekend on July 15 and 16, reenactments of two pivotal American Revolution battles are on the itinerary. The Battle of Huck’s Defeat, a significant patriot victory during the American Revolution, takes place on Saturday at 2 p.m. and, following an 18th century church service at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday morning, the reenactment of the Battle of Stallings’ Plantation takes place at 2 p.m.

In addition to battle reenactments with live cavalry and musket-firing, military reenactors show what life was like in the operational camps set up on the grounds of Historic Brattonsville. Period-dressed interpreters bustle about doing their 18th century chores such as cooking, woodworking and blacksmithing. Children’s militia drills, games and educational activities will be ongoing.

Preservation tours highlight the current work to preserve the original Bratton family homes. Guided tours of the actual Huck’s Defeat Battlefield disclose the details of the historic event.

Admission: $10.; free for CHM members and ages 3 and under.

Purchase tickets online or call 803.684.2327.