Continental Army Soldiers' Clothing, Head to Toe

If you’ve ever attended the First Crossing or Christmas Day Crossing reenactments at Washington Crossing Historic Park, you might have noticed something: the soldiers aren’t wearing the same uniform. In fact, the clothing worn by the Continental Army progressed greatly throughout the Revolutionary War. In the early days of the Revolution, militiamen wore civilian clothes. It wasn’t until 1779 that Congress adopted a standardized military uniform. “At the time of the crossing in 1776, soldiers’ uniforms were provided by individual state governments to their troops,” says John Godzieba, president of the Friends of Washington Crossing Park and the reenactor who Read More

The History of the US Army's Uniforms Since 1776, in Images

The History of the US Army's Uniforms Since 1776, in Images

Washington Takes Command Of The Continental Army —, 48% OFF

The History of the US Army's Uniforms Since 1776, in Images

The History of the US Army's Uniforms Since 1776, in Images

Continental Army Soldiers' Clothing, Head to Toe

Washington Takes Command Of The Continental Army —, 48% OFF

What did America's soldiers look like during the Revolutionary War? Did they have any special uniforms, hats, or other distinguishing features? - Quora

The History of the US Army's Uniforms Since 1776, in Images