British Army prisoner of war march to be commemorated Dec. 3

WARWICK — The Friends of Hathorn Living History Group invite the public to join them on Monday, Dec. 3, at 6 p.m. at Baird’s Tavern on Main Street in the Village Warwick to call to remembrance the march 5,000 prisoners of war through the town.
Many people drive by the historical marker for Burgoyne’s Army on Route 94 just above the Village of Warwick without realizing what it means.
After the Battle of Saratoga, Burgoyne’s entire captured army was forced to march south during winter. The troops, which included British and Hessian soldiers, passed through Warwick 240 years ago.
Journal entries show us that many camped here in the bitter cold, on Dec. 3 and 4, 1778.
There was great suffering for the POWs on both sides in the Revolutionary War, who frequently had little or no shelter and few provisions.
A brief commemoration will the held to commemorate the Convention Army's long march, and in remembrance of all prisoners of war of America’s conflicts past and present.
Attendees are also invited to stay and enjoy the Tavern and talk with the group's period dressed re-enactors.
For further information about the event or Warwick's Revolutionary War historical society, email hathornhouse@gmail.com or visit hathornhouse.wordpress.com.