Darcy and Tony: It was hot but by the water there was a beautiful breeze. I can't  imagine how hot Andrew was and all the others dressed in uniforms and colonial costumes.

RALPH: This young man's name is Andrew Stitt from my home town of East Providence, RI. I met him and his parents and girlfriend at the Gaspee Day event. He is so tired because he marched and performed in  a historical presentation enactment of the colonial period back when the burning of the Gaspee originally took place.

RICHARD: Thanks for stopping by . This was a great fun event that went from Friday June 12th to Sunday June 14th.called the Gaspee Days Colonial Encampment and 1772 burning of the H.M.S.Gaspee., the first armed conflict of the American Revolution. I wrote a blog and posted a photo. Links are below if you missed reading them.

http://activerain.com/blogsview/1113507/first-blow-for-freedom

http://activerain.com/blogsview/1121276/friday-s-foto-flames-a-blazing

MICHAEL: You got a point there, Those outfits are very hot looking, but I'm sure they had no choice in the matter "This is what you wear, No buts"

DIXIE AND DICK: We thoroughly enjoyed these enactments. They had their tents set up and the artillery ready for performance. Cannons were loud and some of the gun shots.

JUDI: I think he was trying to sleep but found it too difficult with so many people approaching to talk with with . Andrew was extremely knowledgeable about the history of this period and would give you facts that you might not have known. He actually portrayed a soldier with a name and with an  historical background.

IRENE: The enactments were rally fun. They actually even had a Gaspee Days Military Uniform Fashion show, There were even men and women in pirate outfits. Exciting and enjoyable
                 

GREG: Our redcoat soldier, Andrew was exhausted from the re-enactment performance and from the heat.

SUE: SO TRUE, SO TRUE. lol  Andrew loves doing these re-enactments and is so knowlegeable about this colonial period in history.

SHIRLEY: These men and women put their hearts and souls in reliving the past of their person's life.  The re-enactments seem so real. Definitely they could be seen in their bright red uniforms.

ALLEN: I certainly can agree with you, poor Andrew was quite exhausted from his enactment and had to rest.

ALLEN:Andrew was really exhausted but he told me he loved doing these enactments and he is so knowledgeable  about his facts.

JOE: I am so glad my post brought favorable  childhood memories to you. Thanks for finding this blog and commenting. I look forward to getting to know you. BTW, I love your area. My younger son years back performed with his high schiool  band in Virgina Beach with the Bands of America competition. Memories came to me of the room we had right on beach.

Hi Joe,

Thanks for stopping by and commenting. I have only been to Virginai Beach once when my youngest son was in the High School marching band. They went to Virginia Beach for Band competition. That was in 1992 I do remember having a blast and enjoying our waterfront hotel and walking your main tourist road.

PAUL, This young man was really acting the part even to the acting of being so exhausted.

JOHN:Thanks for stopping by. This young man is a devoted young knowledgeable soldier who has such commitment to this event. I look forward yo this year's Gaspee Day. I will be looking for Andrew.