Revolutionary War Beacons

I came across one article from Nov. 25, 2008, about how on the 225th anniversary of British troops leaving the United States, the Hudson River Valley National heritage Area and several other organizations symbolically lighted five beacon light sites used by the Continental Army.

This system of lights were vital to the war effort, warning of the approach of British ships in both New York and New Jersey.

Only, this time the beacons were a xenon light display.

Let There Be Light. --Cooter