June 16, 1755Chignecto New Brunswick - Robert Monckton 1726-1782 leads 2,000 British troops in capture of Fort Beauséjour on the Isthmus of Chignecto from Louis Du Pont Duchambon de Vergor 1713-c1775; Fort Gaspereau, the last French fort in Acadia, surrenders the next day; giving the British full control of what is now New Brunswick.
The fort was abandoned in 1833, not 1835. This date is clearly stated in the museum located on site.
Gibraltar15 2 years ago
June 16, 1755Chignecto New Brunswick - Robert Monckton 1726-1782 leads 2,000 British troops in capture of Fort Beauséjour on the Isthmus of Chignecto from Louis Du Pont Duchambon de Vergor 1713-c1775; Fort Gaspereau, the last French fort in Acadia, surrenders the next day; giving the British full control of what is now New Brunswick.
elisabeast 2 years ago