The 5th New York Regiment

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We are a Revolutionary War living history organization based in the Hudson Highlands of New York. Their legacy continues to today! Blauvelt, NY 10913-2012

Echos from the shot heard around the world, the 5th New York regiment rose in November 30, 1776 to fight for America's freedom. Connect with us at:
[email protected]
https://www.5thny.org/
https://www.instagram.com/5thny1777/

Our mailing address is:
Fifth New York Regiment
C/O Jon Svibruck
514 Western Hwy.

10/30/2026

10/30/2026

10/27/2026

Come see us at the Sleepy Hollow & Tarrytown 250th Commemoration! Join us for a day filled with living history and fun!

10/26/2026

On this day in 1776, Benjamin Franklin set sail for France, accompanied by his grandsons Temple (age 16) and Benny (age 7), beginning what would be the most important diplomatic mission in American history.

Franklin sailed about the USS Reprisal, a former merchantman commanded by Captain Lambert Wickes. It was an eventful journey. As he approached the coast of France Wickes encountered two British brigatines. With Franklin’s approval, he engaged and captured them both. Successfully sending Franklin ashore on November 29, Reprisal became the first ship of the United States Navy to enter European waters.

Franklin was brilliant in the role of American ambassador, becoming a wildly popular celebrity in Paris and, most importantly, ultimately securing a Treaty of Friendship and Alliance with France—a crucial step toward securing American independence.

Wickes would go on to captain the Reprisal to more victories, capturing over 20 more British ships over the next six months. On October 1, 1777 the Reprisal sank in bad weather off Newfoundland, while on her journey home. All aboard perished, save a single cook.

10/25/2026

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Fort Montgomery, NY
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http://www.5thny.org/

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