1st Delaware Regiment

06/01/2026

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05/25/2026

The 1st Delaware Regiment wishes you and your family a great Memorial Day Weekend holiday!

05/05/2026

May 2nd 1776 – The HMS Roebuck is seen headed up the Delaware River and a possible confrontation is averted at Port Penn, Delaware due to the presence of the Delaware Regiment. Two of the Delaware Regiment’s companies are stationed at Wilmington at this time and one is kept at Lewes for now to keep the British warships and Tories at rest.

04/05/2026

April 3rd 1776 – Colonel Haslet organizes the Delaware Regiment and parts of the Delaware Regiment are sent to Lewes, Delaware. There they are assisted by Henry Fisher, protector of the Lewes lighthouse and a Delaware militia Major. British warships, in particular, led by the HMS Roebuck, commanded by Captain Hammond, lurk in the Delaware River and Bay. A skirmish ensues south of Lewes where a merchant ship is being attacked by one of the HMS Roebuck’s tenders. Gunfire from the Delaware Regiment and cannonfire from the merchant ship help keep the Roebuck’s tender and crew from any further attempts. Approximately 100 men under the leadership (and cost) of Henry Fisher are kept at Lewes or the False Cape (Indian River Inlet) intermittently for the duration of the war.

03/05/2026

250th Anniversary

January 21st 1776 – The Delaware Council of Safety completes its list of commissioned officers for the 1st Delaware Regiment – comprised of 8 companies with Colonel John Haslet leading the regiment.

December 1775 – March 1776 – The 8 captains of the newly created Delaware Regiment recruit to fill their ranks. The ranks swell up to 725+. Each company is to consist of 1 Captain, 1 1st Lieutenant, 1 2nd Lieutenant, 1 Ensign, 4 Sergeants, 4 Corporals, 1 Drummer, 1 Fifer, and at least 68+ Privates. Companies in early 1776 show an excess of Privates in each company – typically 76 Privates. In addition, the officers and other appointed positions were a Colonel, Lieutenant Colonel, Major, Surgeon, Surgeon’s Mate, and Chaplain.

02/04/2026

01/22/2026

The 1st Delaware Regiment attended the 245th anniversary of the Battle of Cowpens at Cowpens National Battlefield this past weekend. We met up with some folks we know that were also there and also had the 1st Maryland Regiment alongside us. We very much look forward to the 250th here in just 5 years! 60 Delaware Continentals under Captain Robert Kirkwood and Sgt Major William Seymour were here at the battle back then and suffered at least 14 wounded. In his journal, Kirkwood simply wrote "Defeated Tarleton." for that day. Huzzah!

01/05/2026

We had the honor and privilege of participating at the 249th reenactment of the Battle of Princeton. Image is that of our president - Chris Mlynarczyk - portraying Colonel John Haslet who was shot in the head and immediately killed right after General Hugh Mercer was knocked off his horse and then stabbed at least 7 times by members of the 17th Regiment of Foot who thought General Mercer was General George Washington. Colonel John Haslet was the highest ranking officer to be killed in the American Revolution from Delaware. We look forward to the 250th anniversary later this year - scheduled for late December 27th, 2026. Image was taken directly after the 249th reenactment and is onsite at the battlefield with the Mercer Oak behind him.

12/25/2025

1st Delaware Regiment Members, Supporters, & ALL of Our Families, Significant Others, Friends:

As we gather with our loved ones to celebrate the holiday season, on behalf of the entire Regiment, we want to thank you for your support and dedication to the Regiment throughout the year.

This season especially reminds us of the values that shaped our nation - faith, family, sacrifice, and hope. From Washington's daring crossing of the Delaware on Christmas night in 1776 to the courage of those like Colonel John Haslet and the soldiers of the Delaware Regiment, and many others, that joined Washington that fateful Christmas day that still inspires us ALL to this day!

The 1st Delaware Regiment remains committed to educating the public on Delaware and Delawareans in the American Revolution era. We are deeply grateful to all of you who have joined this journey over the years acknowledging the sacrifices of your time, expense, etc.

Wishing you a joyful Christmas and a wonderful holiday season - and a new year filled with peace, good health, and extremely meaningful moments we will all cherish and continue to do so far past the 250th anniversary of this great nation!

Your Most Humble & Obedient Servant,

Chris Mlynarczyk
President - 1st Delaware Regiment

12/16/2025

Wonderful images by photographer Brian Wagner from the Washington Crossing event this Sunday. Just look for yellow trim tricorns for Delaware Continentals. Also, the tall fifer is new recruit Noah! Great day despite the weather issues...but very historically accurate though.