The Surprising Origins of an Essential Continental Army Winter Garment - The Blanket Coat

As soldiers assembled at Ticonderoga in 1776, a small fashion revolution was happening. Where did the iconic blanket coat come from and how did a garment rooted in Indigenous and French-Canadian cultures end up on the backs of Continental Army soldiers across the Thirteen United States? This video traces the surprising journey of the blanket coat (or capote) from a practical necessity to a wartime fashion that spread across the Continental Army. See how connections between cultures, colonial wars, and the Revolutionary War, made the blanket coat an icon of military service in North America. If you've ever wondered how soldiers actually dressed for fighting on the northern frontier, this is the story you didn't know you needed. Subscribe to our channel to support more videos like this! 🔗 Help us bring history to life by donating: https://14762a.blackbaudhosting.com/1... 🔗 Become a Member: https://fortticonderoga.org/join-and-... 🔗 To Shop: https://shop.fortticonderoga.org/ 🔗 Facebook Page:   / fortticonderoga   🔗 Instagram Page:   / fort_ticonderoga   About Fort Ticonderoga: Welcoming visitors since 1909, Fort Ticonderoga is a renowned cultural destination, museum, and historic site dedicated to preserving and sharing North America’s military heritage. Engaging nearly 70,000 visitors annually, Fort Ticonderoga offers a wide range of programs, including historic interpretation, boat cruises, tours, demonstrations, and exhibits. Open daily from May to October, with special programs during Winter Quarters, November through April. Fort Ticonderoga is a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization supported by generous donations and the New York State Council on the Arts. To learn more visit https://fortticonderoga.org/ This project was funded by an agreement awarded by the Great Lakes Fishery Commission to the Great Lakes Fishery Commission in partnership with the Lake Champlain Basin Program. GLFC manages contract tasks and provides input on the program’s activities through a partnership with the LCBP Steering Committee. The viewpoints expressed here do not necessarily represent those of GLFC, the LCBP Steering Committee, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or causes constitute endorsement or recommendation for use.