Beat the Retreat

The whole Companies of the Battallion as Well as the Regiment are always to fall in upon the Parade at Revelle Beating and Retreat Beating with their Arms & ammunition to have their Rolls Called and Remain upon the parade until further orders. Orderly Book of the Second Virginia Regiment, 1775.

As the sun sets, so too does the day of a soldier. Witness the soldiers of the 7th Virginia Regiment as they end their day by training in the manual exercise, followed by a Regimental Retreat. Witness as the men are inspected by their officers, and listen as the Rolls are read and orders of the day are given. Be sure to pay attention to the parole (password) for the day.