ARTICLES | French and Indian Wars

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“Flames Along the Delaware”
The Toy Soldier Museum’s James H. Hillestad reflects on a tumultuous period in American history that was ignited in his neck of the woods. | Toy Soldier & Model Figure
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“The Battle of the Monongahela”
James H. Hillestad focuses on British General Edward Braddock’s stunning defeat at the Monongahela River in 1755. | W. Britain’s The Standard
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“Terror on the Monongahela”
Figures produced by John Jenkins Designs inspire James H. Hillestadt o create a dramatic diorama depicting Braddock’s Defeat. | Toy Soldier & Model Figure
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“Battle on Snowshoes”
French and Indian War history combines with figures made by John Jenkins Designs to inspire James H. Hillestadto build a diorama depicting a wintry firefight. | Toy Soldier & Model Figure
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“Louisbourg 1758”
James H. Hillestad chronicles the capture of France’s strategic fortress. | W. Britain’s The Standard
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“Ticonderoga 1758”
James H. Hillestad recruits figures made by John Jenkins Designs to re-create the French and Indian War clash. | Toy Soldier & Model Figure
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“The Battle of Bushy Run 1763”
James H. Hillestad chronicles the confrontation for its tactical innovations and strategic outcomes. | W. Britain’s The Standard
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The Toy Soldier Museum
5459 Paradise Valley Rd
Cresco, PA 18326
570-629-7227