On Sept. 26, 1777, the British army marched into Philadelphia, beginning an occupation that lasted until the following spring. Its arrival led Patriots to flee and Loyalists to rejoice, although wartime shortages soon led to suffering for those who remained in the city. The occupation brought no concrete gains. The British abandoned the city the following June but not before holding the most elaborate, expensive party ever held in the American colonies.
Instructor:  Mike Jesberger
Thursday, March 14, 2024