British Battle of 1797 Reenactment Update

Credit, Where Credit is Due.

I had the good fortune to receive some specifics regarding the folks participating in the reenactment.

As it turns out, there IS a local group that stages reenactment exercises, right here in Puerto Rico.

Regimiento Fijo de Puerto Rico was formed in 2005.

The group has a very large, very tasteful Website (in Spanish and English).  If you are a history buff, you’ll want to check it out. Nice job José.

They are a home grown group, operating independently of the US Parks Service and staged this event on their own in 2008. They are the ones who arrange for guest participants from the mainland, Canada and Europe, though formal registration is via the US Parks Service.

The group benefits from the Park Service via funding for meals, transportation and stipends.

The US Parks Service also provides the black powder needed for live musket and cannon fire.

Currently, there are 52 members of the Regimiento Fijo de PR.

32 reenactors, 19 Musketeers, 3 Cavalry Dragoons and 10 Artillerists. A number of women participate dressed in 18th Century costume. They also own 3 black powder cannon of their own with access to a couple more. Awesome!!!

The local regiment stages events within the San Juan Historic Site on a regular basis and their next one is planned for sometime in November or December. When they set a date, you will be able to find it on my Calendar Page.

The beautiful 4 pounder cannon used in the British Reenactment was crafted by Lawrence Campbell, nicknamed ‘Captain Cannon’ of Homestead, Florida. ARRG!!

Truly a work of art.

Arrangements for its temporary deployment in Puerto Rico were made by the Regimiento Fijo de PR group.

A special thanx to José Lopez for the update details.

This short post is an update to the original post regarding The British Attack of 1797 Reenactment staged at El Morro.