This is my view of the 250th anniversary Reenactment of the Battle of Bunker Hill that took place at Gloucester’s Stage Fort Park last weekend. There were nearly 20,000 estimated visitors counting the two days.
The Colonists were positioned at the top of the hill, above the British charge.Reenactors numbered about 750. Mass. State Senator Bruce Tarr is at bottom left.Colonial reenactors practicing, culminating 5 years of planning.British reenactors in uniform, gathering outside their weekend tents.The first action was British Marines leaving their vessels in Gloucester Harbor.And landing on Half Moon Beach, in Stage Fort Park.While Colonial snipers fired from the woods on the left shore.And from the old fort on the right shore.The Colonists heard inspirational words of encouragement, read from historical text.And were ready to stand their ground.After the Flanking Attack (bodies remaining) came the Main Assault by the British.They were repelled by the Colonists who were behind their hay and dirt earthworks.British cannons pounded back.After reinforcements arrived, the British stormed the hill a second time.And were forced to retreat again, where the officers planned their next move.All Redcoats front and center.It was straight up the hill once more, through the gun and canon smoke.This time with superior numbers, and the Colonists running out of ammunition, the British prevailed.
At Bunker Hill in 1775 the Colonial casualties were 140 killed and 271 wounded, whereas the British suffered 226 killed and 828 wounded. The battle was a loss, but a moral victory for the Revolutionaries.
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See? The Fortnin family are a sane, rational, god fearing ‘Merican family that knows not to fuck up a lobster roll with anything but a split top roll, toasted or grilled with lobster meat and butter or mayo. That’s it. End of story. Spare me any stupid questions Alicia.
Thank god for the Fortnin family and common sense.
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“The 2025 Cape Ann YMCA Performance Camp will run from July 7th through August 1st, culminating in two public performances of the fresh new Broadway musical comedy, Beetlejuice Jr.
“We’re thrilled to announce that we will have our own dedicated space this summer at the Rockport Teen Center, 32 Pooles Lane, Rockport, MA! “, says Camp Director and Production Director Heidi J. Dallin. The camp meets Monday -Friday from 9am to 4pm. “We will spend our days singing, dancing and acting, making props and costumes and learning about costume & set design, stage makeup and stage magic! Our production of Beetlejuice will incorporate Stage Makeup and Stage Magic designed and performed by the actors!!,” according to award-winning professional actor and Gloucester native Heidi J. Dallin. The staff consists of theatre professionals who work in theatre and education. West Parish Music Teacher and professional musician Anthony Prestigiovanni joins the Beetlejuice Team as Music Director, and the Choreographer at Rockport Middle School Seania McCarthy joins the team as Choreographer!”
Rick and I went out to watch the Bunker Hill Battle from the water. As usually The Lannon was the best. Thank you to all who have participated in this wonderful and fun event.
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The James on Main St in Essex (formerly The Village) was our selection for Margarita Monday last week. It was a nice day for a little drive and we hadn’t been there in a while. We ordered the Irish Nachos (yummmm). Those nachos are one of the only way I will eat potatoes……I asked what kind of fruit margarita they could make for me and strawberry was offered. I eagerly accepted and it was deliciously refreshing. The atmosphere on a mid Monday afternoon was relaxed and friendly. I took note that Mondays are Burger and Beer night for them so you might want to try that yourself. Cheers!
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