Photo essay: Spirit of 1776 hits Governors Island
Sgt. John Cronin, 45, of Newburgh, and a re-enactor with the 5th New York Regiment, participates in a drilling and historic weapons firing demonstration during the "Experience a Revolutionary Weekend" on Governors Island. (Photo by RJ Mickelson/amNY)
Revolutionary War re-enactors stormed Governors Island on Sunday, and our photographer RJ Mickelson was there to catch the action. The 5th New York Regiment along with the National Park Service offered demonstrations and programs about the road to the key Battle of Brooklyn.
Check out his photo essay here. And hey, have you made it out the island yet? Do it before the visiting season ends Oct. 4. It's a free ferry ride for a great visit to the island the Dutch called home even before they took a shine to Manhattan.
-- Rolando Pujol
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This picture is amazing? I really have liked Mr. Mickelsons previous photos as well, he is very talented! I always make sure to pick up the picture to see his work!