2005 was the first year that the Battle of Cedar Bridge and John Bacon trial was moved to the weekend after Labor Day and made a stand-alone event.  This reduced the crowdedness with crafters, and also solved several fire issues.  The weather for the weekend was perfect, a welcome relief from events of the past where webbed feet was required.  Members of the 11th Pennsylvania Regiment, now joined by the Pennsylvania Navy, provided a Colonial atmosphere in Manahawkin, NJ.  As before, this year's event included reenactors from both the American Revolution and Civil War, giving spectators a good feeling for both time periods.  This year the 11th PA portrayed John Bacon's band of Loyalists, who engaged the Burlington County Militia.  Although artillery and naval craft were not a part of the original December 1782 Battle of Cedar Bridge, both were provided for atmosphere to round out the event.  This battle, which took place more than a year after the surrender of Cornwallis' surrender at Yorktown is, undoubtedly, the last battle of the American Revolution.

THESE ARE PICTURES FROM LAST YEAR