Sauga 50-for-50: Mastering the 1812 Muster with the 2nd Regt. of York Militia

On this week's episode of Sauga 50-for-50, we follow the 2nd Regiment of York Militia, also known as Thompson's Company, a group of living history enthusiasts who, through research and living history, recreate the lives of soldiers and civilians of historic Mississauga during the War of 1812. ​

Thompson’s Company functions, in part, as an educational component of Heritage Mississauga by participating in community events, functions and through reenactments. Members come from across Peel Region representing a range of ages and walks of life.

Drill sergeant, Bert Jagoda, is drilling the company on the manual of arms, formations and field exercises, and the platoon firing exercises for their upcoming season. The 2nd York members are keen to dust off the rust and get back to public events with educational, entertaining, and historically accurate reenactments.

 

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Music:

Cojonudo by Esteban Maxera Cuarteto