The “dark days” of the British occupation were filled with parties, dancing and theater.

The “dark days” of the British occupation were filled with parties, dancing and theater.

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119 Video Views·May 29, 2026

During the Revolutionary War, the British army took control of the city of Philadelphia from September 1777, to May 1778.

As Philadelphia celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, those nine months are often referred to as the “dark days” of military occupation.

But from a British perspective, Philly was a really fun town.

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