dec 1, 1780 - Skirmish at Rugeley's Fort
Description:
Patriot Lt Col William Washington's cavarly attacked Loyalist Militia Col Henry Rugeley's fort about 12 mile north of Camden. Washington used a fake cannon to trick Rugley into surrending his well fortified barn. Washington took 109 prisoner and burned the fort.Added to timeline:
Date:
dec 1, 1780
Now
~ 245 years ago