Historedia
Person

Sylvanus Thayer

Events
1
Episodes
2
Years
1826–1827

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Sylvanus Thayer, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Eggnog Riot at West Point

    1826–1827

    Role: Superintendent

    1. 24–25 December 1826 · United States Military Academy, West Point, New YorkThe Eggnog Riot

      A riot broke out at West Point on 24–25 December 1826, caused by cadets becoming riotous after consuming whiskey-based eggnog.

    2. 19 January 1827 · United States Military Academy, West Point, New YorkCourt of Inquiry

      A court of inquiry was assembled in January 1827 to investigate the riot, with some cadets facing simultaneous exams and inquiry.

Sources

  1. Eggnog riot Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-08