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Little known Revolutionary War battle of Chelsea Creek comes to life

Re-enactor Frances Wentworth looked over Urban Wild Park while preparing for the 250th anniversary celebration of the Battle of Chelsea Creek. Craig F. Walker/Globe Staff Kathy Touzjian of the Sudbury Ancient Fyfe and Drum Company played during anniversary celebration. Craig F. Walker/Globe Staff Spectators watch the skirmish from a hillside. Craig F. Walker/Globe Staff A woman wrapped herself in a plastic tablecloth during a downpour at the anniversary celebration. Craig F. Walker/Globe Staff Re-enactors Sam Thibeault and Andrew Shein prepared for the skirmish. The Revolution's first naval battle involved colonial militia facing off with British troops and the HMS Diana. It ended with a victory for the colonists and the destruction of the British schooner. Craig F. Walker/Globe Staff Jon Fuller sets up a flag display during the 250th anniversary celebration of the Battle of Chelsea Creek at at Urban Wild Park in East Boston. Craig F. Walker/Globe Staff Re-enactor Doug Ozelius played the part of a fatally shot Royal Navy sailor during the staged skirmish. Craig F. Walker/Globe Staff