The Second Continental Light Dragoons

08/24/2026

Brooklyn streets came alive with reenactors to mark 250 years since the Revolutionary War’s Battle of Brooklyn. Click the link below to see all of the photos ⬇️

📸 Angelina Katsanis, REUTERS

08/23/2026

This was a BUSY weekend for the regiment. Four of our troopers took part in the 250th Anniversary reenactment of the Battle of Brooklyn on Saturday and acted as color guard for the Connecticut Society of Cincinnati on Sunday.

Sgt. Blake, Cpl. Deller, Tpr. Roatch, and Tpr. Hughes portrayed the unit as we would have been during the 1776 campaign season. Here we are dressed as Maj. Sheldon's 5th Connecticut Horse Militia, the precursor to the 2nd Dragoons.

We would like to thank the BrigadeAmRev and everyone who made this fantastic event a reality.

07/08/2026

This Saturday come see us in Norwalk as we discuss the town's role in the American Revolution!

06/27/2026

Today Sgt. Blake and Tpr. Roatch represented the 2nd Dragoons at the annual meeting of the Connecticut Chapter of the Society of Cincinnati.

Sgt. Blake brought greetings on behalf of the unit and was the guest of Stephen Shaw, a former trooper, and current friend of the unit.

Additionally, Tpr. Roatch was officially sworn in as a member of the Connecticut Cincinnati! We would like to congratulate Tpr. Roatch on his official induction.

06/11/2026

Have you seen the new CT 250 commercial? It features Sgt. Blake and our friends in the 5th Connecticut Regiment
If not, you can watch it here:

This is "CT250_30s_Final" by The Hartford Film Company on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

06/02/2026

Yesterday the Regiment took part in the June Day Parade with the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts . This was to celebrate the 388th annual Drum Head Election and swearing in of this year's new commanders.

The day consisted of a long parade, a pass and review ceremony with the Lt. Governor, and a military banquet in the evening.

Sgt. Blake, Cpl. Deller, Trp. Roatch, and Tpr. Hughes received compliments on their dress and deportment during the parade, specifically their tight wheeling through the streets of Boston

We always love to support other Centennial Legion units and are honored to be invited to such an important event. We can't wait for next year!

05/26/2026

A couple weeks ago, the 2nd Dragoons took part in the Connecticut Rivers Council's Semiquincentennial Camporee at Camp Workcoeman.

We spent the day playing games, and teaching the Scouts about the American Revolution and the Culper Spy Ring.

Along with our normal offerings of colonial games and the weapons of a Dragoon, Sgt. Blake portrayed Maj. Tallmadge, head of the Culper Spy Ring.

"The best dragoons are veterans; the second best are Scouts."- Capt. Tarantino.

05/21/2026

As the 2026 Campaign Season ramps up, we would like to take a moment to thank one of our most consistent donors: The Society of Cincinnati .

Founded by Washington and his officers in 1783, the Society is made up of descendants of the officers who fought the American War of Independence. Today it is the oldest patriotic organization in the country and seeks to promote the principles and ideals of the Founders.

In pursuit of these goals the Connecticut Cincinnati has, yet again, given us a generous gift to support our endeavors. We would like to thank them for their continued support of us, and all that they are doing for the 250th.

Pictured: "Benjamin Tallmadge and son, William Smith Tallmadge" by Ralph Earl, 1790. Tallmadge posed for this painting wearing his Society Medal pinned to his coat.

05/15/2026

QUIET ON SET!

Today we took part in the filming of a commercial for Connecticut 250!

Sgt. Blake had a dual role as one of Sheldon's dragoons, as well as advising on the use of horse on set. He was also interviewed by discussing reenacting and the value of the 250th.

Look for both the ad and the interview on TV, and online sometime in June!

05/09/2026

Today the Regiment took part in the 251st anniversary of Powder House Day, with the 2nd Company Governor's Foot Guard.

This commemorates the anniversary of when the 2nd Foot demanded the keys to the New Haven Powder House in order to arm the men for Bunker Hill.

Sgt. Blake, Cpl. Deller, and 1st Tpr. Brimmer took part in a short parade and ceremony to honor this historic event.