Skunk Brigade attends Siege of Savannah event

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On Monday morning, October 9, the Skunk Brigade traveled to Savannah to participate in the annual Siege of Savannah event. The event started at 9:30 a.m. with a parade formation from the museum traveling the original route of the Patriots and French when they attacked the British on October 9, 1779. This major assault against the British siege works failed with the result of the British remaining in control of Savannah until July 1782. While marching to the event location, cannons fired at least five times. During the event, several speeches were given by dignitaries and then the laying of wreaths was held. After this, the Sons of the Revolution fired a three-round volley with their flintlocks and one shot by their cannon.