October 9, 2025

Living History with Captain Mercer’s Company

 French and Indian War Weekend


These pictures are from an event in Winchester on Sunday. It seemed a little odd to see “our side” dressed as British soldiers, but they are dressed for a war that ended in 1763, thirteen years before our Declaration of Independence.




Historians consider the French and Indian war to be related to the Seven Years War that took place in Europe. In North America, the French and British were in competition for territory and trading rights. Although Britain won the war, they decided to keep a standing army in North America and tax the colonies to pay for it. Your may remember how that turned out.


You may have seen my recent post about Fort Loudoun in Winchester. The town is proud of its association with young George Washington, who had an office in Winchester and supervised the building of the fort.

I always enjoy seeing the costumes at living history events. This pretty lass was kind enough to pose for me.


3 comments:

  1. What a neat event! I love the costumes.

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  3. It is an interesting event! Great photos.
    Take care, enjoy your day! Have a great weekend.

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