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2018 Repair to the Fort: Pontiacs Rebellion

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Join us for “Repair to the Fort: Pontiacs Rebellion” on July 14-15, 2018 at Fort Frederick State Park in Big Pool, Maryland. Experience life at the fort as civilians and militia flee to the fort for safety during Pontiac?s uprising. Highlights of the event include musket firing presentations, hearth cooking demonstrations, a clothing talk and militia drills.

Event Hours are 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Saturday, and 10:00 am to 3:00 pm Sunday.

About Fort Frederick and Pontiac’s Rebellion
In 1763 the Ottawa Chief Pontiac led a massive Indian rebellion against the English. Governor Sharpe of Maryland reactivated the fort, which had ultimately been shut down after the French and Indian War, and sent arms and militia to garrison it. Seven hundred area settlers flocked to the fort for protection. Although the Indians besieged the new English Fort Pitt, which stood on Duquesne’s old site, they never got close to Fort Frederick. Pontiac’s Rebellion was eventually put down, and Fort Frederick again found itself abandoned.

Public Admission:
Adults – $5.00
Ages 6 to 12 – $2.00
Ages 5 and Under – free
4-day passes available; contact the Park Visitor Center at 301-842-2155.

Location
Fort Frederick State Park
11100 Fort Frederick Road
Big Pool, MD 21711

For more information: call 301-842-2155; email fortfrederick.statepark@maryland.gov

About Fort Frederick
Fort Frederick was one of the largest frontier fortifications built during the French and Indian War. It occupies an area of 1.5 acres, and it was built to stand up to a major military assault. The fort’s massive stone walls are 4.5 feet thick at the base. Inside the fort, two large barracks buildings face each other across the parade ground. The fort is open and inside the walls you can tour the two barracks buildings. They are furnished with sleeping quarters, workshops and offices, just as they would have been during the mid-18th century.

Mark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next “Repair to the Fort: Pontiacs Rebellion” at Fort Frederick State Park in Big Pool, Maryland.

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IMPORTANT EVENT NOTICE
Unfortunately, due to increasing costs, Crazy Crow Trading Post will no longer be able to maintain the Event Calendar by updating or adding new events.
The pages will remain active for a time as there are a number of events with current information and past events that may help you contact the sponsors for new information concerning location, dates & times!
Please do NOT contact Crazy Crow about these events, except for corrections to events with 2020 dates that are incorrect. Email date corrections directly to eventcoordinator@crazycrow.com. PLEASE DO NOT CALL, as we have nothing to do with the events and have only provided the listings as a free service.
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