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First Rhode Island Regiment – with Living Historian Antoine Watts

September 27 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Step back in time with living historian Antoine Watts and explore the legacy of the 1st Rhode Island Regiment. Formed in 1775, this groundbreaking regiment was the first in the Continental Army to include African American, Native American, and white soldiers serving side by side. Discover how these brave men fought for freedom and helped shape the course of American history.

Admission Cost: $5 suggested donation

Antoine Randolph Watts

Antoine is an American War of Independence and American Civil War reenactor as well as a first-person impressionist. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and currently a resident of Lansdowne, Pennsylvania, He studied vocal music at Drexel University for 2 years. Portraying multiple real-life historical personalities from our country’s collective past, Antoine helps audiences feel like they have transited a time tunnel. He has been reenacting for nearly 17 years and is the current President for the 1st Rhode Island Regiment/6th United States Colored Troops, Vice Commander of Northampton Country Historical Impressions and Vice President of the 3rd United States Colored Troops.

Venue

Hogshead
43 Pinkney Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
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Organizer

Historic Annapolis
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