2018 Fall Muster at Fort Osage
Join us for the 32nd Annual Fall Muster at Fort Osage Historical Landmark on October 27-28, 2018 at Fort Osage Historic Landmark in Sibley, Missouri. Executed with historical accuracy, this annual re-enactment of the Fall Muster at Fort Osage Historical Landmark relives events surrounding the prelude to the War of 1812, as Fort Osage hears for the first time war has been declared with Britain. Musket and cannons are made ready, civilians are conscript, and both residents and soldiers stationed at this remote frontier outpost are on alert.
Since 1987, the Annual Fall Muster at Fort Osage Historical Landmark has portrayed for the public the every day life of a garrison of soliders and their familes during the War of 1812. Established in 1808 as a Fur trade “factory” fort, was the westernmost military garrison during the War. Activities may include: Blockhouse defense; Infantry drill; Light Infantry drill; Artillery drill; Ladies Tea; Ladies workshops; court martial; pay call; Militia mustering into service; woodworker; blacksmith; washerwomen; etc.
Tentative Schedule
Saturday
9:00 a.m. – Troop Parade, Morning Gun, & Guard Mount
9:30 a.m. – “Grain Painting” (Pre-registered attendees) with Sally Bennett at Mr. Harding’s Tavern
10:00 a.m. – Infantry Drill
10:30 a.m. – “First Person Interpretation” by Kimberlee Berezuk at Mr. Harding’s Tavern
11:00 a.m. – Court Martial
12:00 p.m. – Roll Call, Whiskey Ration, & Dinner
1:00 p.m. – Soldiers Funeral & Commemoration in the Army Cemetery
2:00 p.m. – “A History of the Osage People: From Prehistoric Times to the Present” by Michael Dickey, Arrow Rock State Historic Site Administrator – Fort Osage Education Center auditorium.
2:30 p.m. – Taking Tea with Mrs. Clemson (Sally Bennett) & Ladies Hair Fashions by Michaela Harris in Mr. Sibley’s Dining Room
3:00 p.m. – Blockhouse and Fort Defense Demonstration
4:00 p.m. – Retreat Parade & Evening Gun
Sunday
9:00 a.m. – Troop Parade, Guard Mount, & Morning Gun
9:30 a.m. – Church Call: Led by Brother Michael Smith
10:30 a.m. – “A Day in the Life of Jane Doe, not Jane Austen,”; Clothing for Women in the Federalist Era by Sally Bennett – Fort Osage Education Center auditorium.
11:00 a.m. – Inspection & Review
12:00 p.m. – Roll Call, Whiskey Ration, & Dinner
1:00 p.m. – Infantry Drill
2:00 p.m. – Artillery Drill
3:00 p.m. – Retreat Parade & Evening Gun
4:00 p.m. – Event concludes
Location:
Fort Osage Historic Landmark
107 Osage Street
Sibley, MO 64088
(816) 650-5737
Mark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Fall Muster at the Fort Osage Historical Landmark in October in Sibley, Missouri.
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