Hessian troops moving to join the ranks of their regiments following a victorious skirmish with the rebel army. This slow infantry march was is believed to have originated in Italy. The melody of a folk song was played for Leopold I, Prince of Anhalt-Dessau after the Battle of Cassano (1705). He enjoyed the march so much, that by the time of the Battle of Turin (1706) the march was played at his entrance to the city. Up until World War I, the march was the presentation march of the Infantry Regi

A gathering of Hessian troops and some new recruits at the Hunter's Head tavern in Upperville, Virginia. Note: the accordian post dates the 1770s but useful for learning new songs off the event site. | Regiment Von Huyn

The Hessian Forces brought into line for the battle demonstration at Mount Vernon's Revolutionary War Weekend. More events like this will increase as we move toward remembering the 250th anniversary of the War for Independence. | Regiment Von Huyn