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The Battle of Gloucester convinced the Continental Congress that the idea of a United States of America needed a Navy. The skirmish, 251 years ago this weekend, continues the reenactments across the state in the 250th festivities planned all summer. Plus, Gloucester proved local militia could defeat the Brits.

The British leave their encampment. (Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)
The British leave their encampment. (Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)
British troops fire away. (Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)
British troops fire away. (Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)
British marines row to shore as colonial reenactors battle back. (Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)
British marines row to shore as colonial reenactors battle back. (Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)
Townsfolk tend to the dead and wounded. (Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)
Townsfolk tend to the dead and wounded. (Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)
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Fans watch the action as colonial reenactors recreate the Battle of Gloucester. (staff photo by Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)
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