2019 Fort de Chartres Muzzle Loading Black Powder Artillery Safety Training
Be at the Fort de Chartres Muzzle Loading Black Powder Artillery Safety Training event on September 7, 2019 at Fort de Chartres State Historic Site in Prairie du Rocher, Illinois. The annual event is hosted by the French Colonial Artillery from the Holy Family Militia.
The French Colonial Artillery from the Holy Family Militia (Milice de Sainte Famille) group is an interpretive unit for the historic sites in the French Colonial District in Southern Illinois; a support group for the Old Courthouse in Cahokia, Fort de Chartres and other state owned French sites.
The Black Powder Artillery Safety Training is open and free to the general public. Primitive camping, wood, and water will be available to participants. Historical clothing is required to participate, but you do not need to have your own cannon to attend.
Hours: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Saturday.
Free Admission – Open to Public
Location
Fort de Chartres State Historic Site
1350 State Route 155
Prairie du Rocher,IL 62277
4 miles west of Prairie du Rocher.
For More Information:
Contact the site at (618) 284-7230 or email lesamisdufortdechartres@gmail.com.
About Fort de Chartres State Historic Site
The site is operated by the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency. IHPA protects the state’s historic resources, which contribute to education, culture and the economy. IHPA sites include ancient burial mounds, forts and buildings erected by settlers, and homes connected to famous Illinoisans.
Mark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Fort de Chartres Muzzle Loading Black Powder Artillery Safety Training event in Prairie du Rocher, IL.
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