October 4, 1859 to October 7, 1859

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, SUFFOLK, Massachusetts, HARTFORD, Connecticut

Historical Reenactment, Putnam Phalanx, Militia, Revolutionary War

In the years right before the Civil War, a group of men formed a military organization to honor an idol and hero of the American people.  These men formed the organization not only to honor current heroes, but the heroes of the past. In particular, the regiment was named after the great General Israel Putnam.  These men displayed a respect for their forefathers that brought about national pride. ...