Liberty Encounters

09/05/2026

Hear ye! Behold our latest post on the Liberty Gazette, including an outstanding article with the recent 249th Anniversary of the Battle of Cooch's Bridge, resources, and news from events past and invitations to events in the future!

https://www.libertyencounters.com/post/on-the-march

You're invited to our next big event; a Patriot Soldier Life Adventure on Saturday, September 19th, from 9:15 AM until 12:30 PM at Bible Fellowship Church of Newark.

Admission is free, donations are appreciated, and registration by emailing [email protected] is required.

Huzza for American Liberty!

On the March!Dear Friend and Fellow Patriot, A joyous September to you. As school resumes, we hope that the expanded resources at our revamped Liberty Encounters Shop, including an exercise in learning about and documenting family history, a compilation of historical songs with lyrics, and recommend...

08/25/2026

We are excited to offer the opportunity to step into the Philadelphia Campaign of 1777 at our Patriot Soldier Life History Adventure Camp within view of Iron Hill on Saturday, September 19th!

Email [email protected] or visit us online to learn more.

General Washington, Aug 25, 1777 learns the enemy began to land this Morning about Six Miles below Head of Elk, Md. He called for the removal of supplies from Head of Elk. The campaign for the Capital City of Philadelphia has begun. 17,000 enemy troops would arrive on 265 ships.

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From George Washington to Major General John Armstrong, Sr.,
Wilmington 25th Augt 1777–6 OClock P.M.

Dear Sir

I have just recd information that the Enemy began to land this Morning about Six Miles below Head of Elk opposite to Cæcil Court House. The informant says he saw two thousand Men, but he may be mistaken as to the Number. I desire you to send off every Man of the Militia under your command that is properly armed as quick as possible, if they were to begin their march this Night while it is cool it will be the better. They are to proceed to Wilmington where they will receive orders for their destination.

I desire you will immediately send for Genl Potter, and give him directions to come on to me with all possible expedition, you must supply his place in the best manner you can. The first attempts of the Enemy will be to seize Horses Carriages and Cattle with light Parties and we must endeavour to check them at their outset. Whatever Militia are at Philada and equipped should be ordered down immediately. I am &ca.

https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Washington/03-11-02-0057

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From George Washington to John Hancock,
Wilmington 25 Augt 1777. 6 oClock P.M.

Sir

The inclosed intelligence has just come to my hands. Genl Green’s and Genl Stephen’s divisions are within a few Miles of this place, I shall order them to march immediately here. The two other divisions halted this day at Derby to refresh themselves, but they will come on as expeditiously as possible. There are about five hundred pennsylvania Militia at Chester and Marcus Hook that are armed, there are a number more unarmed. I have ordered all the armed immediately down. I do not know what Number of Militia of this State are yet collected, but I am told they turn out with great Alacrity.

There are a quantity of public and private Stores at the Head of Elk, which I am afraid will fall into the Enemy’s hands if they advance quickly, among others there is a considerable parcel of Salt. Every attempt will be made to save that.

When I get my force collected, I shall dispose of it in the most advantagious manner in my power. To this End I purpose to view the Grounds towards the Enemy in the Morning. I am yet a stranger to them. I have the Honor to be Sir Yr most obt Servt

Go: Washington

https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Washington/03-11-02-0061

© 2020-2026 Clifford Olsen/250Years America’s Founding

08/22/2026

***Patriot Soldier Life Adventure***

Saturday, September 19th, 2026
9:15 AM to 12:30 PM
Bible Fellowship Church of Newark, Delaware

***Email [email protected] to receive the required registration form and receive more details***

As you consider learning adventures for the upcoming school year, we are delighted to invite you for an inspiring and unforgettable time that parents may enjoy with their children!

Co-ops, classes, scouts, and church youth groups may consider attending this excellent team building exercise as well.

All are welcome with activities recommended for ages 7 and above to step back into 1777 in an immersive adventure! In late August, 16,000 British troops under General Howe landed at Elkton with their sights on Philadelphia. General George Washington and the Marquis de Lafayette saw this from Iron Hill in Newark, Delaware. Washington ordered General William Maxwell to form 800 men into a Corps of Light Infantry to give the British as much trouble as they could.

Thus, for our purpose, Patriots are called to rally in defense and may serve as Soldiers or Camp Followers. However, all should be aware of nearby Tories, along with the impending British invasion!

*Reflect upon words and songs of American Liberty
*Learn basics of fire starting and cooking rations
*Take part in woodcutting, laundry, and am******on making
*March and drill with musket and bayonet
*Carry out foraging, patrol and guard duty, dress parade, and the Battle of Cooch’s Bridge
*Celebrate with Colonial Era games and dancing

Admission is free with donations appreciated.

www.libertyencounters.com

08/21/2026

Still glowing after such a wonderful opportunity remembering this historic event with multiple generations present! Grateful to the City of Savannah Government, Massie Heritage Center, Coastal Heritage Society, and Savannah-Chatham County Public School System for an incredible time.

08/15/2026

Overjoyed to take part in this event and excited for the upcoming cycle of celebrations! 🇺🇸

08/11/2026

Huzza for American Liberty! The Founders understood that happiness may only come from virtue, which Noah Webster defines as a voluntary obedience to truth. May God save these United States and thank you to such wonderful support for this event!

08/11/2026

Grateful to the City of Savannah Government and Coastal Heritage Society for this opportunity. We blessed with relatively cool weather, abundant smiles in the beauty of Georgia’s Colonial Capital, and the ability to relive this historic moment as part of America’s 250th Anniversary! May we have the same firm reliance upon the protection of Divine Providence and pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor. Huzza for American Liberty and the Georgia Patriots of 1776!

Savannah commemorates the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence, marking a pivotal moment in the city’s history during America 250. See link below ⬇️

📸 Evan Lasseter / Savannah Morning News

08/11/2026

What an honor! Thank you to Coastal Heritage Society and the City of Savannah Government for hosting such a wonderful commemoration. Huzza for American Liberty and the Georgia Patriots of 1776!

08/03/2026

Here is a compilation of firing a glorious 6 Pounder Gun on a naval carriage at Old Fort Jackson. In 1776, citizen soldiers from Savannah, Georgia in the Savannah Provincial Company of Artillery under the command of Captain Thomas Lee received orders to construct an earthen battery three miles downriver to guard the narrowest point in the Savannah River and a natural, '30 deep harbor known as Five Fathom Hole. 6 Pounder Guns, which could fire effectively with a 6 pound solid shot at 800 yards and out to about 1,500 yards, could hit any ship that tried to sail past into Savannah.

In 1862, Savannah defenders in the Savannah Republic Blues, a militia unit formed the same year that Fort James Jackson was begun, could still use these undersized guns for signaling and saluting.

Follow along with a few scenes firing a salute of the Georgia Queen Riverboat from Old Fort Jackson! After serving at this oldest standing brick fort in Georgia for 12 years, it's a joy to see it continue offer daily cannon firing presentations.

Liberty Encounters brings history to life through captivating and inspiring live presentations, theatrical historic programs, and hands on History Adventure Walks and Camps.
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Especially with this year marking the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and Birthday of the United States, we are delighted to offer crafting a living history performance with museum quality programming which provides event entertainment and enlightenment for YOU! We believe history should be engaging, accurate, and accessible. Our standard is to always deliver a high quality experience.
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Explore www.libertyencounters.com to find offerings that share history for you and your family, friends, scouts, students, and fellow members of your organization! We're delighted to visit you and offer a Pilgrim to Patriot Presentation that shares how the Pilgrims embodied the principles of American Liberty of freedom, virtue, and faith, portray Delaware Signer of the Declaration of Independence Caesar Rodney, and/or bring a troup of living historians to tailor engaging living history activities for your event! You're invited to join us in the Colonial Capital of Delaware as the state motto comes alive on a Liberty and Independence in New Castle History Adventure Walk, and you're invited join the ranks of Delaware Continentals on a Patriot Soldier Life History Adventure Camps.
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07/30/2026

Grateful to take part in this event! The work going into this commemoration is appreciated as we remember the words of Declaration of Independence. May all Americans draw encouragement and inspiration from the vision for our Constitutional Republic. 🇺🇸

"We hold these truths to be self evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights... and for the support of this declaration, with a firm reliance upon the protection of Divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor."