Views: 12,527 The anniversary of America’s Alliance with France was celebrated on February 18, 1779, at Pluckemin, New Jersey, at a very elegant entertainment and display of fireworks given by General Knox and the officers of artillery. It was postponed to this late day on account of His Excellency General Washington’s absence from camp. General … Continue reading The 13 Paintings at the 1779 Pluckemin Academy’s French Alliance Ball Grand Pavillon