Hi All,
Here are a few photos of the kids playing the AWI Battle of Ridgefield game. The British players came up with a plan to feint an attack on the center and then hit both flanks of the American barricade at once. It worked pretty well. They had no idea that was pretty much what actually happened until I gave the historical summary at the end.
Everyone had a great time, especially Kenji. They also asked a lot of good questions about the rules, which meant they were actually trying to figure out the best maneuvers to do.
I still think it’s pretty cool knowing that the library literally sits on the battlefield. I included a photo of the sign. The British marched down Route 33 from Danbury back to their ships at Compo Beach in Westport. The road was right outside our window.
Once the barricade was overrun, there was a running fight through town. There is still a cannonball in the corner post of the Keeler Tavern (now museum).
We will be back next month for the libraries Spring Renaissance Fair running another castle game and a jousting tournament.