Smuggled Whiskey Led to An Eggnog Mutiny That Resulted in Court Martials
The Eggnog Riot, sometimes known as the Grog Mutiny, was a riot that took place at the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York, on December 24, 1826. It was caused by a drunken Christmas party in the North Barracks of the Academy. Two days prior to the incident, a large quantity of... Sign in to see full entry.