Training Weekend August 2012

The 17th Light Dragoons spent a training weekend in New Jersey that included several new recruits!  All members had a great time getting ready for and drilling on horseback for the remaining events of the year.



The Motley Crew



Two Peas in a Pod - Tank and Riley

Off with his Head!!  Dragoon Bradford and Riley.

Commander Phillips and Sergeant

Dragoon Bradford's prize

Trumpeter Phillips and Iggy

Virginia Living History Day 2012

Sergeant Gregory Fisher was invited to represent the 17^th at the annual Virginia Living History Day on 21 July celebrated by the Prince William County Public Library.   Sergeant Fisher shared with the public the equipment and weapons used and talked about the Regiment's role in Virginia during the southern Campaign in 1780-81.   The event was well attended by history enthusiasts young and old alike.

George Washington's Birth Place

Members of the 17^th were invited to participate in “First in War-Revolutionary War Encampment” at Washington’s Birth Place National Park. 

Sergeant Gregory Fisher, pictured with a young visitor from Hickory, North Carolina, talked to visitors about the role of British Cavalry in the American Revolution.

Distaff Kimberly Walters, pictured in the hearth kitchen above, prepared a dinner meal using period receipts with herbs and vegetables grown in the on-site garden.

Pope's Creek, George Washington's Birthplace

Members of the 17th will be at George Washington's Birthplace, Pope's Creek, in Colonial Beach, Virginia on 14 July. The British Marines, 17th Light Dragoons, and 64th Regiment of Foot will be on-site to conduct firing demonstrations, will show a camp display, and their distaff will prepare an 18th century meal over a hearth for the day's event.

Rock Ford Plantation 2012

The 17th Light Dragoons were out for the Crown Forces at Rock Ford Plantation in Lancaster, PA from 9-10 June 2012. 

Captain Philips
Photo by Kelsey Freeman

Dragoon Fisher

Photo by Kimberly K. Walters

Dragoon Dawes
by Kimberly K. Walters

Trumpeter Philips

Photo by Earl Shibe

2012 Event Schedule Posted

The 17th Light Dragoons is pleased to announce their 2012 Event schedule (also posted on the left with links to the event sites). Now is the time to make your plans to see the premier British horse cavalry unit at the following events:


Feb 19 Fort Ward Battle Reenactment, Alexandria, VA (Past)

April 14 Regimental Drill, Mount Harmon Plantation, Earleville, MD

April 28 Fort Fred Market Fair and Live Fire Competition, Fort Frederick, MD

May 12-13 Colonial Plantation, Ridley Creek State Park, PA (Mothers Day Weekend)

June 8-10 Rockford Plantation, Lancaster, PA - BB/CL Event


Sept 14-16 Battle of Brandywine, Brandywine State Park, Wilmington, DE (TBD)

Oct 5-7 Wellbourne Plantation, Middleburg, VA

Oct 27-28 Mount Harmon Plantation, Earleville, MD

Nov 9-10-11 Veterans Day Weekend, Colonial Plantation, Ridley Creek State Park, PA.