Thursday 8 July 2010

Battle of Restigouche 1760


250 years ago today this naval battle was fought. Of couse Le Machault has in recent years has yielded many archeological treasures giving an insight into the type of goods coming from France to New France. Check them out in the book Legacy of the Machault: a collection of 18th-century artifacts - see sction on weaponry here and clothing here

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Battles of Lexington and Concord

 Today's anniversary  the 249th. Watch the Lexington bit from the Movie April Morning here