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<\/a><\/p>\nThe event consisted of 17th century military training, including musket and cannon firing. With plenty of historical interpretation demonstrating how military tactics evolved through the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries.<\/p>\n
This year the Henricus\u00a0Militia\u00a0kicked\u00a0off the event with a fantastic 17th century timeline\u00a0<\/span>display of weapons and\u00a0armor from the Columbus to the Napoleonic era. The exhibit\u00a0even featured\u00a0armor even dating back 400 years\u00a0as well as\u00a0featuring 17th century armored fashions from the\u00a0utilitarian\u00a0to the\u00a0leisurely to the ridiculous!<\/p>\n Saturday’s event at Henricus Park was a great success with the Militia’s Arms and Armor demonstration drawing a sizable crowd on an hourly basis. Original pieces were displayed alongside modern replicas to illustrate the constant struggle during the period between the desire for better weapons, and in turn better armor to protect the soldiers of the day. We plan on expanding this presentation for future events. Thanks to all the Henricus Militia members<\/a> who shared their weapons and armor for the event.<\/p>\n To view more images please visit the\u00a0Henricus Militia Image Gallery<\/a><\/p>\n Visit us on\u00a0Facebook\u00a0facebook.com\/henricusmilitia<\/a> Send us a Tweet @\u00a0twitter.com\/henricusmilitia<\/a><\/p>\n For more information on upcoming events please visit www.henricus.org<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a>Visitors were able to view original weapons and armor up close, pieces usually only seen in museums.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n