WYOMING, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A Revolutionary War battle fought in the Wyoming Valley is remembered again this Independence Day.
An annual ceremony this morning recalled the nearly 300 victims killed in the 1778 battle and Massacre of Wyoming.
British soldiers and Iroquois Confederation of Native Americans overran the 24th Connecticut Militia and settlers 247 years ago this week.
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Speakers, war re-enactors, and descendants of those who lost their lives were among those who gathered at the Wyoming Monument.
"This is part of our history. This is the beginning of our history. This is very very wonderful considering we are kicking off the 250 anniversary of the American Revolution next year, this is extremely important for the community to come out," voiced Jeffery Smith who portrayed a regimental surgeon.
The event was first held in 1878, 100 years after the local battle which was fought in 1778.
