2017 Sackets Harbor Battlefield War of 1812 Weekend
Step back in time at the 13th Annual Sackets Harbor Battlefield War of 1812 Weekend on August 5-6, 2017 at the Sackets Harbor Battlefield State Historic Site.
Shortly after the War of 1812 began, Sackets Harbor became the center for U.S. military and naval activity for the upper St. Lawrence Valley and Lake Ontario region, according to the Sackets Harbor Battlefield Alliance. By 1813, roughly 5,200 troops were stationed at Sackets Harbor, the U.S. Naval Headquarters on the Great Lakes.
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The Sackets Harbor Battlefield War of 1812 Weekend activities fill Saturday 9am to 5pm, plus an evening English Country Dance. Living history demonstrations continue Sunday, 9am to 1pm. High points are tacticals Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning. Re-enactors from across the North Country set up camp on the historic battlefield, talked with visitors and participated in battle demonstrations.
Visitors experience military formations and drills, hear artillery, shop for period merchandise, and watch battle tactics.
An environment of safety and authenticity is essential, with participants adhering to the ‘Guidelines for Black Powder & Edged Weapons Use.’ All participants register upon arrival as NYS Parks “volunteers.”
Sutlers are welcome. Tents, signs, goods, displays, and personal appearance must be appropriate for the War of 1812 period.