Joshua Bealls Company of the Maryland Forces

Joshua Bealls Company of the Maryland Forces The Maryland Forces garrisoned both Fort Cumberland and Fort Frederick during the French and Indian War, 1754-1759.

Captain John Dagworthy’s Company was the first Maryland Company established after Lieutenant Colonel George Washington’s Defeat at Fort Necessity on July 03, 1754. In the aftermath of General Edward Braddock’s defeat on July 09, 1755 Governor Horatio Sharpe began preparing the colony of Maryland to counter the growing French and Indian threat on the western frontier. In 1756 he raised the addition

al four companies of the Maryland Forces once the Lower and Upper House passed the funding. These companies included Captain Joshua Beall’s Company, Captain Alexander Beall’s Company, Captain Francis Ware’s Company, and Captain Richard Pearis’ Company. The Maryland troops were present with Captain Dagworthy at
Braddock's defeat; they suffered severely at Major Grant's defeat
near Fort DuQuesne, September 14th, 1758; they lost a number
of men during the attack on the advanced post at the Loyalhanna,
October 12th, 1758; and they were present at the occupation
of Fort DuQuesne, November 25th, 1758. Re-established in 1975, the reactivated Maryland Forces is a group of volunteer military reenactors and living historians portraying this early provincial unit. The Maryland Forces have a tradition of service and dedication to providing living history programs at various historic sites throughout the region.

1982 - MRPA Outstanding Volunteer Group Award

1998 - Governor's Invitational Firelock Match Cup

2004 - 250th Fort Necessity - Where Three Worlds Collide

2005 - 250th Braddock's Defeat-Dunbar's Camp Commemoration

2006 - 250th Anniversary Celebration of Fort Frederick

2008 - 250th Anniversary Fort Loudoun - Cherokee Council

2008 - 250th Anniversary Fort Ligonier

2009 - 250th Anniversary Fort Niagara

Hager's Town Revolts - Hager House, MD06 JUN 2026All,The Hager House will be hosting a "1776: Hager's Town at War" event...
04/30/2026

Hager's Town Revolts - Hager House, MD
06 JUN 2026

All,

The Hager House will be hosting a "1776: Hager's Town at War" event to commemorate the roles that the people of Washington County played in the fight for independence during the American Revolution. The Maryland Forces will be portraying Militia that day on the grounds of the Hager House. The event will go from 1000-1600 on Saturday, 06 JUN 2026 with several activities planned.

For more information about the Hager House check the link below:

https://www.hagerstownmd.org/309/Jonathan-Hager-House-Museum

We will be dressed as 1770s Militia that day so please come out in your linen breaches and wescott that day. We will arrive at 0930 to do whatever setup we need to do that day. Please let me know if you can support this one-day event at the Hager House. Thanks!

Jim Rogers, Jr.
Drummer

Visit the refurbished home of Hagerstown's founder, Jonathan Hager, built circa 1739. This one-of-a-kind house museum is staged with historic furniture and artifacts.   Take a guided tour of the restored limestone homestead fortress built over a never-failing spring for an authentic educational h...

Fort Necessity, PA 23-24 MAY 2026All,The Maryland Forces will be participating in the Encampment at Fort Necessity, Penn...
04/30/2026

Fort Necessity, PA
23-24 MAY 2026

All,

The Maryland Forces will be participating in the Encampment at Fort Necessity, Pennsylvania on the weekend of 23-24 MAY 2026 (Memorial Day Weekend). Please plan to come out and support the Encampment that weekend which will include both French and British units. We will arrive on Friday Evening to set up camp with the other units. Throughout the weekend we will be participating in March and Drill demonstrations as well as Musket Firings at specific times. We will also provide cooking demonstrations throughout the weekend as well. If you plan to attend, I will need to know the days you plan to attend, whether you require tent space, and if you plan to eat meals with the unit. Please let me know as soon as possible.



Fort Necessity Website:
https://www.nps.gov/fone/index.htm

If there are others who plan to attend, please let me know. Thanks!

Jim Rogers, Jr.
Drummer

The battle at Fort Necessity in the summer of 1754 was the opening action of the French and Indian War. This war was a clash of British, French and American Indian cultures. It ended with the removal of French power from North America. The stage was set for the American Revolution.

Fort Loudoun Military Timeline Event - Fort Loudoun, PA 02-03 MAY 2026All,The Maryland Forces were invited to participa...
04/30/2026

Fort Loudoun Military Timeline Event - Fort Loudoun, PA
02-03 MAY 2026

All,

The Maryland Forces were invited to participate in the Fort Loudoun Military Timeline Event at Fort Loudoun, PA on the weekend of 02-03 MAY 2026. This event will encompass multiple time periods that weekend. Please plan to come out and support the site! Let me know if you plan to participate. I will need to know what days you plan to be there, whether you need a tent, and will you be partaking in meals with the unit.

Fort Loudoun Website:
http://www.fortloudounpa.com/

If there are others who plan to attend, please let me know. I look forward to seeing everyone at Fort Loudoun, PA! Thanks!

Jim Rogers, Jr.
Drummer

Pennsylvania's Fort Loudoun  1720 North Brooklyn Road, Fort Loudon PA 17224 Mailing Address: PO Box 181 Fort Loudon PA 17224

Fort Necessity, PA 23-24 MAY 2026All,The Maryland Forces will be participating in the Encampment at Fort Necessity, Penn...
04/07/2026

Fort Necessity, PA
23-24 MAY 2026

All,

The Maryland Forces will be participating in the Encampment at Fort Necessity, Pennsylvania on the weekend of 23-24 MAY 2026 (Memorial Day Weekend). Please plan to come out and support the Encampment that weekend which will include both French and British units. We will arrive on Friday Evening to set up camp with the other units. Throughout the weekend we will be participating in March and Drill demonstrations as well as Musket Firings at specific times. We will also provide cooking demonstrations throughout the weekend as well. If you plan to attend, I will need to know the days you plan to attend, whether you require tent space, and if you plan to eat meals with the unit. Please let me know as soon as possible.

Fort Necessity Website:
https://www.nps.gov/fone/index.htm

If there are others who plan to attend, please let me know. Thanks!

Jim Rogers, Jr.
Drummer

The battle at Fort Necessity in the summer of 1754 was the opening action of the French and Indian War. This war was a clash of British, French and American Indian cultures. It ended with the removal of French power from North America. The stage was set for the American Revolution.

Fort Loudoun Military Timeline Event - Fort Loudoun, PA 02-03 MAY 2026All,The Maryland Forces were invited to participa...
04/07/2026

Fort Loudoun Military Timeline Event - Fort Loudoun, PA
02-03 MAY 2026

All,

The Maryland Forces were invited to participate in the Fort Loudoun Military Timeline Event at Fort Loudoun, PA on the weekend of 02-03 MAY 2026. This event will encompass multiple time periods that weekend. Please plan to come out and support the site! Let me know if you plan to participate. I will need to know what days you plan to be there, whether you need a tent, and will you be partaking in meals with the unit.


Fort Loudoun Website:
http://www.fortloudounpa.com/

If there are others who plan to attend, please let me know. I look forward to seeing everyone at Fort Loudoun, PA! Thanks!

Jim Rogers, Jr.
Drummer

Pennsylvania's Fort Loudoun  1720 North Brooklyn Road, Fort Loudon PA 17224 Mailing Address: PO Box 181 Fort Loudon PA 17224

Fort Frederick Market Fair - Camper Registration Information23-26 APR 2026All,The 30th Annual Fort Frederick Market Fair...
04/07/2026

Fort Frederick Market Fair - Camper Registration Information
23-26 APR 2026

All,

The 30th Annual Fort Frederick Market Fair will soon be here! This year we will be participating as campers down in the lower field camper area. If you plan to do so you will need to fill out and mail your registration form and money ($40.00 per participant - 16 years old or older) and have it postmarked by 15 MAR 2026. If you miss this deadline, the price will be $50.00 per participant at the gate. If you don't want to camp, you can also day trip and pay the daily entry fee ($5.00 for adults and $2.00 for children). See the attached forms and information for more details. Please let me know if you plan to attend the Market Fair as either a camper or a day-tripper. I will also need to know if you need to use one of the unit British Bell Wedge Tents, and whether you require meals.

Market Fair Website:
http://friendsoffortfrederick.info/market_fair.htm

If anyone is interested in planning a meal, please let me know. Thanks to those who have already volunteered!

We have some new members that may need to borrow some 18th Century clothes to participate at the Market Fair. If anyone has some extra clothes they can bring to the Market Fair, it would be greatly appreciated.

Please let me know if there are others who plan to attend. Thanks, and see you at the Market Fair!

Jim Rogers, Jr.
Drummer

Come to historic Fort Frederick, an original stone fort built in 1756 during the French and Indian War and travel back in time to an authentic 18th century market fair.  A whiff of campfires fills the air. Colorful entertainers are found strolling about the fair. There are over 100 sutlers (period ...

Carlyle House - Alexandria, VA 11 APR 2026All,The Braddock Day Event will be taking place on Saturday, 11 APR 2026 at ...
04/07/2026

Carlyle House - Alexandria, VA
11 APR 2026

All,

The Braddock Day Event will be taking place on Saturday, 11 APR 2026 at the Carlyle House in Alexandria, Virginia. The event hours are from 1200-1600. However, we will need to arrive at the Carlyle House by no later than 1030 to help set up and get ready for the afternoon. We may be firing our muskets so please come prepared to do so.

https://www.novaparks.com/parks/carlyle-house-historic-park/events/the-%E2%80%9Cgrandest-congress%E2%80%9D-the-french-and-indian-war-in

If there are any others that are interested in attending, please let me know. See you at the Carlyle House!

Jim Rogers, Jr.
Drummer

Visitors to the Carlyle House will experience Braddock’s visit and the French and Indian War firsthand through costumed interpreters.

Happy Thanksgiving to the Maryland Forces family!!!
11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving to the Maryland Forces family!!!

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