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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191004
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SUMMARY:Colorado Colonial Encampment
DESCRIPTION:2019 Colorado Colonial Encampment\n\nRate This Event\n \n                                    \n                                        \n                                        \n                                        \n                                        \n                                    \nExperience pre-1790s colonial life at the 2019 Colorado Colonial Encampment on October 4-6\, 2019 at Fort Lupton\, Colorado. All Colonials are welcome: Civilians\, Revolutionary War\, Militia\, Continental Line\, Fife & Drum Corps\, French & Indian War\, Long Hunters\, and French-British-Hessians. \n\nColorado Colonial Encampment\nColorado Colonial Encampment Activities Feature:\nColonial Frontier Skills Competition (bring blanket prize donation)\nApple Cider pressing (bring apples\, and jugs for your cider)\nColonial Textiles ~ Fiber preparation and spinning\nColonial Potluck Saturday at 5 PM ~ Prizes for best Colonial dish\nTavern Tent ~ Friday and Saturday Nights ~ Share your favorite beverage ~ Traditional musicians \nPublic welcome 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.\n18th Century attire required after 5:00 p.m. \nCamping\nCamp Fee $25 Single\, $40 Family\nPlease present a historically accurate camp at all times.\nAbove ground fire pits only\nTin Tipi camping available\nWater and some firewood on site\nAbove ground fire pits onl\nWater bucket and shovel required near fire pits. \nTraders very welcome. \nFort Lupton Colorado Colonial Encampment Mini-Gallery\n\n \nOrganized by the Tallow River Trappers\nThe Fort Lupton Colorado Colonial Encampment is organized by the Tallow River Trappers\, the living history branch of the South Platte Valley Historical Society. Although the TRT supports and coordinates its activities with the South Platte Valley Historical Society\, the organization has its own officers\, funding and newsletter\, the “Dispatch”. \nColonial Period Reenactors\nColorado Society – Sons of the American Revolution (COSSAR) members participate with members of the 2nd Connecticut Militia\, the Northern Colorado Fife and Drum Corps\, and the Vision Heirs (providing elements of both the American Continental Army and the British 64th Regiment of Foot) at these annual events\, like the Colorado Colonial Encampment. Demonstrations of Colonial and Revolutionary War period daily life are presented to the public as living history and battles such as Bunker Hill and Cowpens are re-enacted. \nColonial Frontier Skills Competition: A Timed Event\nThis competition showcases the skills used by the early colonists and Native Americans when on the frontier or in wilderness settings. These skills included\, but werenft limited to: marksmanship\, fire building\, shelters\, etc. Men and women are both encouraged to participate. Having the appropriate gear was also important. As reenactors who portray the colonial period\, it is important that we too have an understanding and working knowledge of these skills\, which gives us a greater understanding and appreciation for their lives and sacrifices. Enjoy yourselves and learn at the same time. Hurt feelings are not allowed\, and good-natured ribbing is encouraged. Please bring a blanket prizevalued at around $10 as your entry fee. Tallow River Trappers also charge a $5.00 per non-club member to use the range. This contest should be fun. Competition Rules & Details \nLocation\nFort Lupton Historic Park & Rendezvous Site\nJust North of Fort Lupton\, CO – 1/3 mile west of HWY 85 on Road 14 1/2. \nFor More Information\nMike Suri 303-704-8509 captmwalnut@comcast.net \n \nMark your calendar today so you won’t miss the next Colorado Colonial Encampment in Fort Lupton\, Colorado. \nTags: Colorado Colonial Encampment\, Fort Lupton Colonial Encampment \nView other Colorado Rendezvous
URL:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/event/colorado-colonial-encampment/
LOCATION:South Platte Valley Historic Park\, 2001 Historic Parkway\, Fort Lupton\, CO\, 80621\, United States
CATEGORIES:0-Regular Recurranace,American Revolutionary War Reenactment,Fife & Drum Corps Events,French & Indian War Reenactment,Same week in month
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191007
DTSTAMP:20260406T155905
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SUMMARY:Feast of the Hunters Moon
DESCRIPTION:2019 Feast of the Hunters Moon\n\nRate This Event\n \n                                    \n                                        \n                                        \n                                        \n                                        \n                                    \nJoin us for the 52nd Annual Feast of the Hunters Moon on October 5-6\,  2019 at Historic Fort Ouiatenon Park near West Lafayette\, Indiana. Thousands of skilled interpreters\, French\, English and other military reenactors\, musicians\, and artisans engage the imagination while inspiring exploration of the music\, cultures\, and crafts of the past. The first European settlement in Indiana\, Fort Ouiatenon experienced different cultures and lifeways that built our nation. \n\nFeast of the Hunters Moon\nThe Feast of the Hunters Moon offers both the public and the participants a realistic portrayal of the people\, cultures\, and lifestyles that existed on the French and English colonial frontier in the Great Lakes region during the time of Fort Ouiatenon\, which encompassed the period from 1717-1791. We want to interpret this time and place as accurately as possible in order to offer the public an educational and unforgettable experience\, and also to honor the people who lived here. \nThe Feast of the Hunters Moon is a weekend festival and historical reenactment held each fall on the first weekend of October (first Sunday) since 1968\, at the present-day site of Fort Ouiatenon\, a replica 18th century French military and trading post near West Lafayette\, Indiana. \nThe Feast is held on the grounds of the Historic Fort Ouiatenon Park\, on the Wabash River. The blockhouse is a replica of the original Fort Ouiatenon\, which was the first fortified European settlement in what is now called Indiana. The fort served as a French trading post and was located approximately one mile downriver from the replica. \nAdmission & Ticket InformationAdult: One-Day Pass: Advance- $10; Gate- $13; Weekend Pass- $18Child (4-16): One-Day Pass: Advance- $5; Gate- $7; Weekend Pass- $9Children under 4: FreeFamily Pass (2 adults and up to 4 children): Advance- $30; Gate- $35.00Buy Online \nHoursThursday and Friday School Days (not open to public)Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EDTSunday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. EDT \nFeast of the Hunters Moon Gallery Preview\n\nView Full Gallery\nProgram for Feast of the Hunters MoonDuring the festival\, participants reenact the annual fall gathering of the French and Native Americans which took place at Fort Ouiatenon in the mid-18th century.[5][6] Participants dress in the garb of the 18th century French soldiers\, settlers\, and Native Americans who lived in this region.[7][8] Food vendors sell traditional period foods such as rabbit stew\, voyageur stew\, and venison sausage.[6][8] The program also includes music\, marching\, dancing and renenacted military maneuvers. \nMusical performancesAs part of the event\, various musical acts perform\, including Native American drummers\, historical folk music performers\, French folksingers and period fife and drum corps. \nLiving history presentationsThe event includes historical reenactments featuring period characters from the 1700s to educate visitors about the lives and culture of the period. One historical interpreter presented a Delaware Indian who first served as a scout for the French and whose people lived along the Wabash River in the 1700s and co-existed peacefully with the French at the outpost. Others play traders and gunsmiths\, such as “Pierre Rolletof” of French Scots-Irish descent who traveled along the Wabash River trading a range of items\, including guns\, and also gunsmithed as he traveled. Other reenactors have demonstrated various period trades and crafts\, including a chairmaker who built Windsor chairs to order\, spending 40–45 hours per chair.[ \nLocation:Fort Ouiatenon Park3129 S. River RoadWest Lafayette\, IN 47906[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”Location\, Parking & Access Detail”]The Feast of the Hunters Moon is held on the grounds of Historic Fort Ouiatenon Park\, a primitive country setting on South River Road\, four miles southwest of West Lafayette Indiana. The grounds stretch across more than 30 acres along the banks of the Wabash River. \nHandicapped Accessible: Authorized vehicles may use handicapped parking area located near the west entry gate. Handicapped accessible toilets are available. A handicapped accessible shuttle bus is available from the Purdue University parking lot. Please note that the terrain of the Feast grounds is uneven. \nPets: Except for assistance animals\, NO PETS are permitted on the festival grounds during open hours. \nParking: If you are coming from outside Lafayette\, we recommend you use the free parking available at the Purdue University Lot L – M\, north of Ross-Ade Stadium at the corner of Northwestern and Cherry Lane. You can follow the signs for the Purdue Ross-Ade Stadium. Shuttle Buses run continuously from the Stadium to the Feast from 8 am to 6 pm (Saturday) / 5 pm (Sunday) Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).[/su_spoiler][/su_accordion] \nSchool DaysThe Historical Association annually offers Thursday and Friday before the public event as two special days at the Feast of the Hunters Moon for school groups: \n[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”School Days Detail”]Thursday: “Special Kids Day” reserved for special education students at all grades. Students with special needs come for the day to participate in 18th century life on the Ouabache. The Thursday before the weekend of the Feast. \nFriday is “Feast Friday Fun Day” reserved for first through sixth grade students. Students visit a variety of re-enactors\, craftspeople\, and entertainers making history come alive! The Friday before the weekend of the Feast. \nCall (765) 476-8411 extension 206 for more information or reservations. \nDownload Educational Material PDF http://www.tcha.mus.in.us/docs/Fort%20OuiatenonSchoolGuide.pdf[/su_spoiler][/su_accordion] \nFood BoothsThe number and type of food booths is amazing. If you’re hankering for fry bread\, buffalo stew\, Rabbit Stew\, Roasted Corn\, Buffalo Burgers\, Homemad Roootbeer\, or breakfast\, lunch and dinner fare\, this is the place. Most food booths are operated by local not-for-profit groups that use their proceeds for charitable projects. \nSutlersAs you would expect\, a huge gathering of sutlers will be present at the Feast of the Hunters Moon to offer period-era wares and crafts. Furs\, clothing\, wood work\, toys\, baskets\, applehead dolls\, musical instruments\, barrels\, cast iron fireworks\, quilts and blankets\, pottery\, herbs\, leather\, and much more will be available for you to peruse and purchase. \n \nParticipant InformationAt the Feast of the Hunters Moon We want to interpret this time and place (French and English colonial frontier in the Great Lakes from 1717-1791) as accurately as possible in order to offer the public an educational and unforgettable experience. Participants\, merchandise\, entertainment\, and food should be appropriate to our time period and place\, to the best of our knowledge and ability. Please read carefully the quality control section on the “Feast Participation Webpage“. All participants are responsible for knowing what types of costume\, equipment\, and merchandise are appropriate for their area. \nEvents LocationsArtillery Park (#364)Blockhouse (#133)Boat Ramp (#229)Cricket Field (#447)Dulcimer Gathering (#119)Heritage Musick and Daunce Society (#106)Jim’s Red Pants (#115)Tim Schaiper (#310)Tomahawk Range (#214)Voyageur Camp (#228)Wea Indian Historic Village of Ouiatenon (#217)Ridge ArenaVoyageur Stage \nActivites for ChildrenThe Feast is full of sights and sounds that will be a treat for all ages. In addition to the many performances\, displays\, and the scenes of live from the 18th century\, these booths have crafts\, merchandise\, and activities that have proven to be especially interesting to younger Feast visitors. \n[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”Children’s Activities Detail”]Site Activity106 Heritage Musick and Daunce Society115 Jim’s Red Pants119 Dulcimer Gathering133 Fort Ouiatenon Blockhouse134 TCHA Storytelling Booth140 Children’s Bead Tent141 Candlemaking Booth144 TCHA Children’s Gifts211 Hands On Pottery214 Tomahawk Throw215 Children’s Costume Try-On216 Children’s Trade Blanket217 Wea Historic Living Village of Ouiatenon218 Historical Games Challenge310 Tim Schaiper348 Native American Stories413 Cross Cut Sawing415 Lyons Family Ropemakers434 Parson John Living History447 Colonial Cricket455 Voyageur Ancient Fife and Drum459 Wabash Valley Woodworkers Great Wheel[/su_spoiler][/su_accordion] \nHoly cow\, there’s so much to see and do! Be sure to mark your calendar today for the annual Feast of the Hunters Moon at Historic Fort Ouiatenon Park near West Lafayette\, Indiana! \n \nTags: Feast of the Hunters Moon\, Fort Ouiatenon\, Indiana Living History \nView other History Festivals & Events\nView other Living History Evens
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LOCATION:Fort Ouiatenon Park\, 3129 S. River Road\, West Lafayette\, 3129 S. River Road\, 47906
CATEGORIES:0-Regular Recurranace,American Revolutionary War Reenactment,Fife & Drum Corps Events,French & Indian War Reenactment,Fur Trad Era Forts,Historic American Forts,History Festivals,Indian Wars,Living History Events,Market Fair,Recurring Day of Month or Week,Same week in month,US Historic Reenactor Events,Voyageur Rendezvous or Encampment
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tippecanoe County Historical Association":MAILTO:General Information: mail@tippecanoehistory.org or Feast Information: feastinfo@tippecanoehistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191005T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191005T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T155905
CREATED:20180927T191527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190515T125253Z
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SUMMARY:Revolutionary Germantown Festival and Battle Reenactment
DESCRIPTION:2019 Revolutionary Germantown Festival and Battle Reenactment\n\nRate This Event\n \n                                    \n                                        \n                                        \n                                        \n                                        \n                                    \nColonial history comes alive at the Revolutionary Germantown Festival and Battle Reenactment on October5\, 2019 around the Cliveden Mansion in Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania. From 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.\, visit Historic Germantown sites\, watch two battle reenactments of the Battle of Germantown\, and enjoy a day of fun\, food\, and history in your backyard! After the battle\, visit Historic Grumblethorpe for the Battle Bash from 4:00-8:00 p.m. – the annual after Battle party filled with food\, music\, and reenactors. Admission is FREE and includes activities for visitors of all ages. \n\nRevolutionary Germantown Festival and Battle Reenactment\nOne day in history\, the Revolutionary War turned Cliveden into a bloody battleground for General George Washington’s colonial soldiers as they battled the British in the fight to liberate occupied Philadelphia. Honoring this significant moment in history dates back to a Centennial Celebration held at Cliveden in 1877. Today\, the Revolutionary Germantown Festival is a unique celebration in the city that gave the world the Declaration of Independence\, keeping the tradition alive\, attracting over 5\,000 visitors each year with a day of family entertainment and reenactments of the Battle of Germantown. Come join us for the annual Revolutionary Germantown Festival and Battle Reenactment at Philadelphia’s largest one-day history festival on the first Saturday of October.! \nFree Admission – Rain or Shine \nRevolutionary Germantown Festival Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.\nBattle of Germantown Reenactments at 12:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m. \nRevolutionary Germantown Festival and Battle Reenactment Mini-Gallery\n\n \nSchedule of Events[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”At Grumblethorpe and Cliveden Mansion (subject to change)”] \n\n8:30 AM muster\, followed by 9 AM March: The British 43rd Regiment of Foot\, along with other units of the Crown Forces as well as the Continental Line\, will perform a muster on the grounds of Grumblethorpe (5267 Germantown Avenue) followed by a march up the avenue to Cliveden (6401 Germantown Avenue) to begin the battle!\n10:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Encampment and Sutlers\, Hands On Activities with Philadelphia Guild of Hand Weavers\, Ned Hector\, African-American Soldier & Teamster\, Mini-Museum presented by Noah Lewis\, Food on Germantown Avenue\, Beer Garden at Upsala with beer by Victory Brewing Company\, Children’s activities with the sites of Historic Germantown at Upsala\n10:00 AM: Meet George Washington\n10:00 AM – 11:30 AM: Cliveden museum open for tours\n10:30 AM: Rededication of Monument at the Site of the Continental Army Encampment of 1777 by Pennsylvania Society of the Sons of the Revolution and its Color Guard (Queen Lane and Fox Streets)\n10:45 AM: Surprise of Germantown narrated by Tom McGuire at Cliveden\n11:00 AM: Presentation by George Washington at Upsala\n11:30 AM: Performance by MacGregor Pipe Band\n12:00 PM: Battle of Germantown reenactment\n1:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Visit the storyteller for 18th-century tales\n1:30 PM – 2:30 PM: Cliveden museum open for tours\n1:30 PM – 2:30 PM: Children’s Muster at Upsala\n1:45 PM: Surprise of Germantown narrated by Tom McGuire at Cliveden\n2:30 PM: Presentation by Ned Hector\, African American Revolutionary War soldier at Upsala\n2:30 PM: Performance by MacGregor Pipe Band\n3:00 PM: Battle of Germantown reenactment\n3:45 PM Flag Folding Ceremony with Saving Hallowed Ground\n4:00 PM – 8:00 PM: The “Battle Bash” at Grumblethorpe\, 5267 Germantown Avenue. Join the British troops as they celebrate their victory with music\, food\, beer provided by Evil Genius Beer Company\, and plenty of family-friendly activities. Patriots welcome!\n\n[/su_spoiler][/su_accordion][su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”Around Historic Germantown (subject to change)”] \n\n10:00 AM – 5:00 PM: Visit the Germantown White House (Deshler-Morris House 5442 Germantown Avenue; enter at 5448 Germantown Avenue)\, the house that British General Howe occupied after the battle. General Washington stayed here in the 1790’s when he was President. Admission is free.\n12:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Visit Germantown Mennonite Meeting House\, 6133 Germantown Avenue\, the 1770 meetinghouse offers free tours.\n12:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Visit the Johnson House\, 6306 Germantown Avenue\, a home that was a station on the Underground Railroad.\n12:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Visit Wyck\, 6026 Germantown Avenue. Built in 1690\, this home was used as a hospital during the Battle of Germantown.\n2:00 PM – 2:30 PM: Graveside ceremony at Concord School and Upper Burying Ground\, 6309 Germantown Avenue. Listen to the ringing of the Concord School bell.\n\n[/su_spoiler][/su_accordion] \nLocation\nCliveden Mansion\n6400 Germantown Avenue\nPhiladelphia\, PA 19144 \nPublic Transportation: Germantown Avenue is accessible by the 23\, XH\, and H bus routes\, and the Chestnut Hill East and West Regional Lines. Visit http://septa.org/index.html for schedules and route information. \nParking: Germantown Avenue will be blocked off during the festival between Upsal and Johnson Streets. Street parking is available in the surrounding neighborhoods on a first come\, first serve basis. \nFor More Information: cwallace@cliveden.org 215-848-1777 \n \nHistory of the Revolutionary Germantown Festival\nThe Revolutionary Germantown Festival is a neighborhood-wide event honoring the legacy of the Battle of Germantown. The Battle was the first planned attack by the American army during the Revolutionary War and aimed at liberating Philadelphia from British control. Eleven of Historic Germantown’s sites were involved in the October 4\, 1777 Battle\, with Cliveden as the main stage. The tradition of remembering the Battle of Germantown through reenactment dates to the 150th anniversary in 1927\, where people dressed in their ancestors’ clothing to show their connections to the historic event. Today\, the Revolutionary Germantown Festival and Germantown Battle Reenactments that it includes\, tells the diverse stories of everyone involved\, from General George Washington\, to Ned Hector\, an African American Patriot teamster\, and even the pacifist Quakers who got caught in the cross-fire. \nHistory of the Battle of Germantown\nOne day in history\, General George Washington’s daring campaign to liberate the occupied capital city\, Philadelphia\, came to an abrupt end on the Germantown Road on October 4\, 1777. Washington planned a pre-dawn attack on Germantown\, where thousands of British soldiers were camped in the fields\, living off the crops and livestock of the local residents. Homes were commandeered as headquarters for the British officers\, including General William Howe at Stenton. Nearly 12\,000 Continental troops were marshaled for the attack\, yet 120 British infantrymen proved unbeatable as they barricaded themselves inside the thick stone walls of Cliveden\, the summer house of the wealthy Loyalist Benjamin Chew.[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”Read More”]\nFierce fighting raged for several hours throughout the area\, but Washington’s troops were eventually forced to retreat back into Montgomery County and the British tightened their hold on the town. After the Battle\, local teenagers helped to bury the dead in mass graves. More than 150 American soldiers were killed — about half of them on the grounds of Cliveden — and 70 British. Hundreds more on both sides were wounded. The Battle of Germantown left indelible scars on the community.[/su_spoiler][/su_accordion] \nMark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Revolutionary Germantown Festival and Battle Reenactment on the first Saturday in October around the Cliveden Mansion in Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania. \n \nTags: Revolutionary Germantown Festival\, Germantown Battle Reenactment\, Battle of Germantown Reenactment\, Revolutionary War Reenactmetn \nView other Revolutionary War Reenactments\, Musters\, Encampments & Other Events
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LOCATION:Cliveden Mansion\, 6400 Germantown Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19144\, United States
CATEGORIES:0-Regular Recurranace,American Revolutionary War Reenactment,Battle Reenactments & Encampments,Same week in month
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191012
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191014
DTSTAMP:20260406T155905
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190125T092612Z
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SUMMARY:Battle of Mount Harmon Revolutionary War Reenactment
DESCRIPTION:2019 Battle of Mount Harmon Revolutionary War Reenactment Festival\n\nRate This Event\n \n                                    \n                                        \n                                        \n                                        \n                                        \n                                    \nExperience Living History at the Battle of Mount Harmon Revolutionary War Reenactment Festival on October 12-13\, 2019 at the Mount Harmon Plantation in Earleville\, Maryland. The Revolutionary War Reenactment & Colonial Festival features British and Rebel encampments and battle reenactments\, a Colonial Marketplace and much more! Each day will feature colonial merchants\, military skirmishes and battles\, tactical demonstrations and drills\, and of course a full-fledged Revolutionary War Encampment of both British and “Rebels” (continental and militia groups) will be at hand. The public will be able to: tour the encampments\, shop at the colonial market faire\, enjoy children’s activities\, hearth cooking demonstrations\, manor house tours\, food and beverage vendors\, and much more. \n\nBattle of Mount Harmon Revolutionary War Reenactment & Colonial Festival\nThe Mount Harmon Plantation is hosting a National Revolutionary War Re-enactment & Colonial Festival featuring nearly 1\,000 re-enactors\, and an array of colonial craft vendors\, and living history activities for the whole family to enjoy. Be sure to join us for all of the time traveling fun and see history come to life! Mount Harmon Plantation is a beautiful site of over 400 acres of fields\, woods and Chesapeake Bay beaches suitable for landing at the two piers at low tide. \nEach day\, the Battle of Mount Harmon Revolutionary War Reenactment Festival will feature colonial merchants\, military skirmishes and battles\, tactical demonstrations and drills\, and of course a full-fledged Revolutionary War Encampment of both British and “Rebels” (the good guys\, continental and militia groups) will be at hand. The public will be able to: tour the encampments\, shop at the colonial market faire\, enjoy children’s activities\, hearth cooking demonstrations\, manor house tours\, food and beverage vendors\, and much more. Free parking & shuttle. \n \nAdmission: $5 per personChildren 12 & under & FOMH Members Free \nFeatured Activities \n\nRevolutionary War Encampment\nColonial Marketplace\nMilitary Skirmishes & Drills\nBattle Reenactments\nHearth Cooking Demonstrations\nChildren’s Activities\nManor House Tours\nFood Vendors\n\nLocation:Mount Harmon Plantation600 Mount Harmon RoadEarleville\, MD 21919 \nFor additional Event Information: Sponsorship and Advertising Opportunities\, Media Coverage and Press Credentials:Call FOMH at 410-275-8819; Email info@mountharmon.org \nParticipant and Sutler Registration: Click links on Official Website. \n \nMark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Battle of Mount Harmon Revolutionary War Reenactment & Colonial Festival in October at the Mount Harmon Plantation in Earleville\, Maryland. \nTags: Battle of Mount Harmon\, Battle of Mount Harmon Revolutionary War Reenactment\, Mount Harmon Colonial Festival\, Mount Harmon Colonial Fair\, Battle of Mount Harmon Revolutionary War Festival\, Colonial Market Faire\, 18th Century Market Fair \nView other Patriots Day Reenactments and Other Events\nView other Market Fair & Trade Fair Events
URL:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/event/battle-of-mount-harmon-revolutionary-war-reenactment-and-colonial-festival/
LOCATION:Mount Harmon Plantation\, 600 Mount Harmon Road\, Earlesville\, MD\, 21919\, United States
CATEGORIES:0-Regular Recurranace,American Revolutionary War Reenactment,Battle Reenactments & Encampments,Living History Events,Market Fair,Same week in month,US Historic Reenactor Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Mount Harmon":MAILTO:info@mountharmon.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191019
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191021
DTSTAMP:20260406T155905
CREATED:20160703T174425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181226T125559Z
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SUMMARY:Fort Massac Encampment
DESCRIPTION:2019 Fort Massac Encampment\n\nRate This Event\n \n                                    \n                                        \n                                        \n                                        \n                                        \n                                    \nThe 45th Annual Fort Massac Encampment on October 19-20\, 2019 at Fort Massac State Park in Metropolis\, Illinois will feature the thunderous boom of cannons and a tempting assortment of foods and activities from which to choose. It is more than an old-timey crafts fair\, as it pays tribute to Illinois’ rich frontier history. See what life was like back in the 1700s and early 1800s at the Fort Massac Encampment\, which will be held at the historic site. Historical reenactors and skilled craftspeople representing French\, British and Americans gather at the Encampment to demonstrate the skills and lifestyles of early residents in this area. \n\nFort Massac Encampment\nBattle of Drouillard Creek Reenactment\nVisitors to the two-day event view military camps and buck skinner lodges\, craft stalls and trade blankets\, and booths with period food and drinks. Battle re-enactments will again be held in the valley area\, which Fort Massac Site Superintendent Terry Johnson says gives spectators the best view of the battle. The crowds will be able to watch the authentically-garbed troops face off in the Battle of Drouillard Creek. \nThe mock battles depict how a typical battle of those times between French\, British and Colonial troops and their Indian allies might have looked. \nDaily Event Schedule (subject to change)\n10:00 am – Posting of Colors – Old Fort Area\n10:30 am – 42nd Royal Highlanders’ Bagpiper Band – Main Event Area\n11:30 am – Voyagers Canoe Welcome – Riverfront\n1:00 pm – Fashion Show\n3:00 pm – Mock Battle/Military Tactical Demonstration – Battlegrounds\n5:00 pm (SAT) 4:30 pm (SUN) – Military Retreat Ceremony – Old Fort Area\n5:00 pm (SUN) Event Closes – End of Sundays Activities \nFort Massac Encampment Mini-Gallery\n\n \nMain Stage Area\n11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.\nLocated next to the museum by the military camp along the main walkway. The music being performed is of the 18th century. Various groups of entertainers will be performing throughout the day. \nChildren’s Activities\n10:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.\nOngoing entertainment such as music\, story telling\, puppet shows. Located at the main event area next to the museum. \nFood\, Snacks and Drink\nEnjoy period food rrom the many vendors located in the food area. Items such as candy\, caramel corn\, apple crisp\, root beer\, lemonade\, turkey legs\, elk burgers\, ribs\, chicken\, sausage & kraut\, cabbage\, buffalo chili\, corn on the cob\, stew\, ham & beans\, Indian fry bread\, pumpkin pie and much more! \nEducation Day Information\nHistory will come to life for school kids from across the region at the Fort Massac Encampment. The Encampment vendors and re-enactors will have special programs and activities set up for all visiting schools. If you would like information about bringing a school or class fill out the online form and a representative from Fort Massac State Park will be in touch with you. You may also call Fort Massac at 618-524-4712. \nVendor Information \nThe Fort Massac Encampment prides itself on the authenticity of this event. All vendors – goods and food- must be in late 1700’s to early 1800 attire. All goods or food must be proven to have existed during that time period as well. As the event has grown we continue to receive requests from those that want to become vendors. Please complete the online form. Your submitted information will be reviewed by an IDNR representative. You will then be contacted by an IDNR representative if selected to become a vendor. \nFort Massac Encampment Location\nFort Massac State Park\n1308 E 5th Stret\nMetropolis\, IL 62960 \nFor More Information:\nCall 618-524-5025 or 877-424-5025 or Email director@metropolistourism.com \nAbout Fort Massac State Park\nFort Massac State Park\, home of the annual Fort Massac Encampment\, is a combination of scenic beauty\, historic area with a replica 1802 American Fort\, and museum and visitor center. Experience the scenic splendor of southern Illinois\, with plenty of outdoor fun and events tied to the region’s rich history. Overlooking the Ohio River from the southern tip of Illinois\, this majestic Fort Massac location has been preserved and maintained since 1908\, when it became Illinois’ first state park. Fort Massac State Park is also home to special events that bring to life Colonial and early American history\, including the popular Fort Massac Encampment festival each October\, and fascinating interpretive programs year round at the park and the Fort Massac Visitor Center. \nMark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Fort Massac Encampment in October at Fort Massac State Park in Metropolis\, Illinois. \n \nTags: Fort Massac Encampment\, Fort Massac Rendezvous\, Illinois Living History\, War of 1812 Reenactment\, French & Indian War Reenactment \nView other French & Indian War Reenactments and Other Events\nView other Revolutionary War Reenactments & Other Events\nView other War of 1812 Reenactments & Other Events
URL:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/event/fort-massac-encampment/
LOCATION:Fort Massac State Park\, 1308 E 5th Street\, Metropolis\, IL\, 62960\, United States
CATEGORIES:American Revolutionary War Reenactment,French & Indian War Reenactment,Historic American Forts,History Festivals,Living History Events,US Historic Reenactor Events,War of 1812
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191019
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191021
DTSTAMP:20260406T155905
CREATED:20160823T155617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190223T220230Z
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SUMMARY:Battle of Dollinger Farm 1776
DESCRIPTION:2019 Battle of Dollinger Farm 1776\n\nRate This Event\n \n                                    \n                                        \n                                        \n                                        \n                                        \n                                    \nThe Annual Battle of Dollinger Farm 1776 on October 19-20\, 2019 at the Dollinger Family Farm in Channahon\, Illinois brings the Revolutionary War back to life. Let Dollinger Farms and the 1st Regiment of Light Dragoons take you back to 1775\, when the 13 colonies were fighting for their independence from Great Britain. Smell the campfires as you meander through the town and visit the people of the time. See how they lived\, dressed and prepared for war. Then experience the Battle of Dollinger Farm 1776 and witness history as the United States of America becomes a nation at Dollinger Family Farm! \n\nBattle of Dollinger Farm 1776\nThe Dollinger family is very excited to bring a Revolutionary War event to their farm. They were encouraged by the idea of the North West Territory Alliance (NTWA) interacting with the crowds outside of our respective camps. The idea of holding up hay rides and things of the like were meet with enthusiasm. To add to the Battle of Dollinger Farm 1776 event\, each event day will have a “Load and Fire” competition with prizes being awarded to the top two spots each day. \nDaily Load and Fire Competition Prizes\n1st place – $30 gift certificate and 1lbs of 3F powder\n2nd place – $20 gift certificate. \nSchedule of Events (subject to change)\nSaturday\n10:00am Morning Colors (Center Arena)\n11:00am Tactical (Battlefield)\n1:30pm Load and Fire Competition (Battlefield)\n2:00pm Battle (Battlefield)\n2:45pm Artillery Demo (Battlefield)\n4:00pm Civilian Fashion Show (Machine Shed)\n4:30pm Parade of Uniforms (Machine Shed)\n5:00pm Closing Colors (Center Arena) \nSunday\n10:00am Morning Colors (Center Arena)\n11:00am Tactical (Battlefield)\n1:00pm Civilian Fashion Show (Machine Shed)\n1:30pm Load and Fire Competition (Battlefield)\n2:00pm Battle (Battlefield)\n2:45pm Artillary Demo (Battlefield)\n3:30pm Parade of Uniforms (Machine Shed)\n4:00pm Closing Colors (Center Arena) \nBattle of Dollinger Farm 1776 Mini Gallery\n\n \nImpromptu Battle?\nThe Dollinger Family Farm has no objection for staging late evening or early morning battles. The possibilities to have a good time are endless and only require you to attend. Be ready for anything! \nLocation\nThe Dollinger Family Farm’s Revolutionary War battle reenactment\, “Battle of Dollinger Farm 1776” is located along the Illinois River in Channahon and near Minooka\, southwest of Joliet. The event is hosted by the 1st Dragoons and provides a wonderful opportunity to have a new event south of Chicago by about an hour. It is located very close to the I-80 & I-55 interchange making it easy to get to via interstate travel. \nRevolution and Pumpkins\, Too!\nThe Battle of Dollinger Farm 1776 coincides with the Dollinger’s annual pumpkin farm which is known to draw in huge audiences. Due to amount of space available the more modern activities involved with the pumpkin farm will not encroach on our encampment. Activities within their pumpkin farm include a petting zoo\, corn maze\, steam-engine train rides\, hay rides\, face painting\, a gift shop and modern food vendors. For more information about their pumpkin farm please visit (www.dollingerfarms.com). \nMore Information\nShelby Hauck with the 1st Dragoons @ drainsurgenn@gmail.com \nAbout the 1st Regiment of Light Dragoons & the North West Territory Alliance\nThe 1st Regiment of Light Dragoons is part of a larger organization\, the North West Territory Alliance (NWTA). The NWTA is an American Revolutionary War reenactment organization located in the Midwestern United States. There are over five hundred members from states as far west as Iowa\, east to Ohio\, north to the Canadian border and south to Tennessee. They are non-profit educational organization that studies and recreates the culture\, lifestyle\, and arts of the time of the American Revolution\, 1775-1783. They strive to duplicate the uniforms\, weapons\, battlefield tactics and camp life of the era as accurately as possible. \nMark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Battle of Dollinger Farm 1776 on the first full weekend of October at the Dollinger Family Farm in Channahon\, Illinois. \n \nTags: Battle of Dollinger Farm 1776\, Battle of Dollinger Farm Revolutionary War Reenactment\,Dollinger Farm Revolutionary War Reenactment\,Revolutionary War Reenactment \nView other Revolutionary War Reenactments & Other Events
URL:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/event/battle-of-dollinger-farm-1776/
LOCATION:Dollinger Family Farm\, 7420 E. Hansel Road\, Channahon\, IL\, 60410\, United States
CATEGORIES:0-Regular Recurranace,American Revolutionary War Reenactment,Battle Reenactments & Encampments,Living History Events,Same week in month,US Historic Reenactor Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191026T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191027T163000
DTSTAMP:20260406T155905
CREATED:20160927T113139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190422T163738Z
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SUMMARY:18th Century Market Fair at Locust Grove
DESCRIPTION:18th Century Market Fair at Locust Grove\n\nRate This Event\n \n                                    \n                                        \n                                        \n                                        \n                                        \n                                    \nYou are invited to the 18th Century Market Fair at Locust Grove on October 27-28\, 2019 in Louisville\, Kentucky. The annual event takes place on the last weekend of October\, transforming the picturesque grounds of the Locust Grove Estate into an interactive living history exhibit offering an unforgettable experience. The two-day 18th Century Market Fair at Locust Grove features staged battle reenactments between British and American troops\, historically accurate arts and crafts from blacksmiths and Georgian age crafters and roaming historians filled with information and anecdotes that are great for all ages. \n\n18th Century Market Fair at Locust Grove\nJoin with Locust Grove and the Illinois Regiment of Virginia as they bring the spirit of the past alive with the 18th Century Market Fair at Locust Grove. You can participate in 18th c. style entertainment\, purchase replicas of 18th century military and household items\, enjoy food and drink as our founders did\, meet and converse with early Americans. Mock battles for our country’s independence feature General George Rogers Clark’s own company\, the Illinois Regiment of Virginia\, as well as British Dragoons and Marines\, and German Hessians. \nExperience Historic Locust Grove as it comes alive with the sounds of chatting and bargaining\, the smells of wood smoke and gunpowder\, and all the sights you would expect from a Market Fair set in the 1780s. Visitors will be able to converse with men\, women\, and children about life during the final years of the War for Independence\, tour the house\, perhaps join in a militia drill or two\, learn songs and games from the period\, and of course\, shop at all the booths and tents that will spring up on the grounds! Over 25 vendors will be selling their period wares\, from pottery to spoons to bread to bonnets. The property is divided between the Americans and the British\, so be sure to take a tour of both camps to see and hear both sides of the story. \nMarket Fairs seem special to us today\, but they were commonplace in Colonial America. Markets held in town squares or other designated marketplaces allowed far-flung members of the community to come into nascent towns to buy\, sell\, and trade goods and gossip. Markets helped communities to grow and towns to be more firmly established\, with permanent stores and other trappings of civilization. \nHere at Locust Grove\, Market Fair is treated in much the same way as in the 1780s. The community has grown a great deal since the founding of Louisville in 1778\, and they enjoy this time to catch up with neighbors and friends. The 18th Century Market Fair at Locust Grove offers an opportunity to check in on that earlier era\, and immerse yourself in the daily activities of those who have come before us. Like Market Fairs of old\, there is something for everyone. Market Fair is a rain or shine event\, and there is plenty to do under cover even if we have some showers. \n18th Century Market Fair at Locust Grove Mini Gallery\n\n \nConcessions available. Admission for adults is $8 and children $4. \nTentative Schedule of Events[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”Saturday”]\n10:30-10:50 Morning Parade of the Military\n11:00-11:30 Artillery Demonstration\n11:30-12:00 Military Fashion Show (Auditorium)\n11:30-12:00 Flax demonstration\n12:30-1:00 Jack Salt & the Captain’s Daughter musical performance\n12:30-1:00 Tour of the Military Camps: meet at the log cabin by the stone wall for the American Camp; meet at wood shop for the British Camp\n12:30- 1:00 Riot in the Market\n1:00-2:00 Undressing the Historical Lady with Maggie Waterman (Auditorium)\n1:00-2:00 Jon Hagee\, 18th Century Balladeer (Porch of the Historic Home)\n1:00-1:30 Tour of the Military Camp: meet at the log cabin by the stone wall for the American Camp; meet at wood shop for the British Camp\n1:30-2:00 Tour of the Military Camp: meet at the log cabin by the stone wall for the American Camp; meet at wood shop for the British Camp\n1:30-2:00 Jack Salt & the Captain’s Daughter musical performance\n2:00-2:45 Military Recruitment\n3:00-3:45 Battle between Colonial and British Forces in the field\n4:15-4:30 Military Retreat[/su_spoiler][/su_accordion][su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”Sunday”]\n11:00-11:20 Morning Parade of the Military\n11:30-12:00 Jack Salt & the Captain’s Daughter musical performance\n11:30-12:00 Military Fashion Show (Auditorium)\n12:00-12:30 Artillery Demonstration\n12:30-1:30 Jon Hagee\, 18th Century Balladeer (Porch of the Historic Home)\n12:30-1:00 Tour of the Military Camp: meet at the log cabin by the stone wall for the American Camp; meet at wood shop for the British Camp\n1:00-1:30 Undressing the Historical Lady with Maggie Waterman (Auditorium)\n1:00-1:30 Tour of the Military Camp: meet at the log cabin by the stone wall for the American Camp;meet at wood shop for the British Camp\n1:00-1:30 Riot in the Market\n1:30-2:00 Tour of the Military Camp: meet at the log cabin by the stone wall for the American Camp; meet at wood shop for the British Camp\n1:30-2:00 Jack Salt & the Captain’s Daughter musical performance\n1:30-2:30 Military Recruitment\n2:00-3:00 Music by the Drewry Family\, Don and Esther Drewry: 18th Century Instrumental Music (Porch of the Historic Home)\n3:00-3:45 Battle between Colonial and British Forces in the field\n3:45-4:00 Military Retreat[/su_spoiler][/su_accordion] \nContact\nPHONE: (502) 897-9845\nEMAIL: lghh@locustgrove.org \nAbout the Reenactors\nThe Northwest Territory Alliance (NWTA) has formally been invited to Locust Grove Market Fair. Any unit or individual with current membership in the NWTA (or BAR\, Continental Line\, or British Brigade) are invited\, encouraged to come. \nNorthwest Territory Alliance (NWTA) is an American Revolutionary War reenactment organization located in the Midwestern United States. There are over five hundred members from states as far west as Iowa\, east to Ohio\, north to the Canadian border and south to Tennessee. \nThey are non-profit educational organization that studies and recreates the culture\, lifestyle\, and arts of the time of the American Revolution\, 1775-1783. They strive to duplicate the uniforms\, weapons\, battlefield tactics and camp life of the era as accurately as possible. \nAbout Historic Locust Grove\nThis c.1792 Georgian mansion tells the story of its builders\, William and Lucy Clark Croghan\, and the story of American beginnings. William and Lucy Clark Croghan\, along with Lucy’s brother\, General George Rogers Clark\, welcomed a generation of American luminaries to their home to rest\, dialogue\, campaign\, and duel. Presidents James Monroe and Andrew Jackson\, John James Audubon\, Cassius Marcellus Clay\, and Lewis and Clark\, among others\, all passed through Locust Grove. Now a National Historic Landmark\, Locust Grove is a unique example of early Kentucky architecture\, craftsmanship\, and history. \n \nMark your calendar today so you won’t miss this year’s 18th Century Market Fair at Locust Grove the last weekend of October! \nTags: 18th Century Market Fair at Locust Grove\, Locust Grove Market Fair\, Locust Grove 18th Century Market Fair \nView other Revolutionary War Reenactments & Other Events
URL:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/event/18th-century-market-fair-at-locust-grove/
LOCATION:Locust Grove\, 561 Blankenbaker Lane\, Riverwood\, KY\, 40207\, United States
CATEGORIES:0-Regular Recurranace,American Revolutionary War Reenactment,Battle Reenactments & Encampments,Living History Events,Market Fair,US Historic Reenactor Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191027
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191028
DTSTAMP:20260406T155905
CREATED:20171019T153758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190116T195619Z
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SUMMARY:Assault on Fort Mercer Reenactment
DESCRIPTION:2019 Assault on Fort Mercer Reenactment\n(aka Battle of Red Bank Battlefield Reenactment)\n\nRate This Event\n \n                                    \n                                        \n                                        \n                                        \n                                        \n                                    \nCelebrate America’s heroes at the Assault on Fort Mercer Reenactment\, part of the 18th Century Field Day on October 27\, 2019 at Red Bank Battle Field Park in National Park\, NJ. Eighteenth Century Field Day is a wonderful tradition that begins with a 10 mile run from Haddonfield to National Park that mirrors the run that Jonas Cattel made in 1777 when he went to warn the American patriots the Hessians were coming to attack Fort Mercer. \n\nAssault on Fort Mercer Reenactment (aka Battle of Red Bank Battlefield Reenactment)\nThe Assault on Fort Mercer Reenactment commemorate the 1777 assault on Fort Mercer on the grounds surrounding the original fort. Sutlers and craft people will be set up among the exhibitors near the historic Whitall House as well. \nFree Admission – Public Welcome \n18th Century Field Day Schedule\n10:00 am The Colonial Conjurer\n10:30 am Awards Ceremony\n11:00 am First Battle Reenactment\n11:30 am The colonial Conjurer\n12:00 pm Children’s Muster Drill\n12:30 pm John Bartram Speaks\n1:00 pm Sea Dogs Shenanigans\n1:30 pm Children’s Muster Drill\n2:00 pm Second Battle Reenactment\n2:30 pm Sea Dogs Shenanigans\n3:00 pm A Soldier’s Life \nReenactor Information\nFull and probationary members of the Continental Line and British Brigade are invited to participate in the commemoration of the 17TT assault on Fort Mercer on the grounds surrounding the original fort in National Park\, New Jersey. The 240th anniversary of this important Philadelphia Campaign attack should be especially interesting and action-filled event. \n[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”Participant Detail”]\nTroops should be at Fort Mercer no later than 10 a.m. An officers meeting will take place in front of the Whitall House also at 10 a.m. Two lively tacticals are scheduled for the Assault on Fort Mercer Reenactment: one at 11 a.m. and the other at 2 p.m. As before\, the sponsors will provide lunch to all troops and authentically-dressed campfollowers. \nYour unit will receive a stipend for each uniformed soldier present on the field and significant additional funds for artillery. Sutlers and crafts people will be set up among the exhibitors near the historic Whitall House as well. \nCounty and park staff go to great effort to make this a hassle-free and successful event for reenactors. From a spectator’s point of view\, it is also perhaps the safest reenactment sponsored anywhere: crowds are kept off the field by county employees and there is immediate battlefield cleanup by park staff.[/su_spoiler][/su_accordion] \n \nContact: \nFreeholder Director Robert M. Damminger (856) 853-3395 or\nFreeholder Frank J. DiMarco (856) 853-3386 \nLocation\nRed Bank Battlefield Historical Park\n100 Hessian Ave\nNational Park\, NJ 08063\n856-853-5120 \n18th-Century Field Day and Jonas Cattell Memorial Run\nThe Assault on Fort Mercer Reenactment is part of tha larger 18th-Century Field Day and Jonas Cattell Memorial Run held annually at Red Bank Battlefield Park. Enjoy battle reenactments\, colonial demonstrators\, vendors\, food\, and fun! Learn about the Battle of Red Bank and why New Jersey is called “The Crossroads of the American Revolution.” Tour the Whitall House and visit with our hearth cookers preparing delicious fall-inspired food. Take in a spectacular sword fight and enjoy a colonial magic show. Cheer on the Jonas Cattell Run participants at the finish line. Fun\, food\, and activities for everyone! \nAbout Jonas Cattell Memorial Run\nAt the age of 18\, in October 1777\, Jonas Cantwell became a hero. At that time\, a force of Hessian troops was camped in Haddonfield. Jonas was said to have been apprenticed to a blacksmith in Haddonfield\, but had stayed there too late and was arrested by the soldiers for violating curfew. His punishment was to spend the night in jail until first light. During the night\, Jonas overheard the Hessian and British soldiers discussing a surprise\, early morning attack they were planning for the following day. They planned to march to Fort Mercer on the Delaware River and overthrow the American patriots who were stationed there. \n[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”More about Jonas Cattell”]\nJonas Cattell was familiar with all of the back trails in the area. In fact\, he was known to have created a number of the trails. When he was released the following morning\, Jonas used those back trails and ran the ten miles from Haddonfield to Fort Mercer so he could warn the patriots. Thanks to his knowledge of the area\, he arrived well before the Hessians. This warning allowed the Americans to strategically position themselves to defend their fort. Even though the American patriots were outnumbered by three to one\, because they were able to prepare for the battle against the Hessians\, they were able to defeat the Hessian and British soldiers\, and to inflict massive casualties while suffering minimal losses within their own ranks. After the battle\, Jonas Cattell enlisted in the American forces and served throughout the Revolutionary War. \nThe Jonas Cattell Run was started in 1969 to honor this great American hero\, and takes place each year during October. The Jonas Cattell Run starts at King’s Court in Haddonfield and finishes at Fort Mercer in National Park\, New Jersey. The Haddonfield DAR Chapter presents a plaque to the first teenage runner to reach the finish line at Fort Mercer[/su_spoiler][/su_accordion] \n \nAbout the Battle of Red Bank\nLate in September 1777\, Philadelphia was captured by British General William Howe\, with a serious disadvantage. Extensive American river defenses blocked the shipping of food and supplies to the British army and citizens of Philadelphia. A major attack was planned against the garrison at Fort Mercer. A British brigade of about 1\,200 Hessians under Colonel Carl Emil Ulrich Von Donop was ferried over to Coopers Ferry (now Camden) spending the night in Haddonfield. \n[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”Read More”]\nOn the morning of October 22\, 1777\, Colonel Von Donop and his brigade marched on Fort Mercer. Young Jonas Cattell\, an apprentice blacksmith\, alerted Colonel Christopher Greene that a surprise attack was imminent. Around 4 pm\, the attack began. Quickly gaining the old northern section of the fort\, the Hessians faced another 10 foot wall and abatis of sharpened tree trunks and branches. The disordered Hessians tried to move forward\, but the Americans gained the advantage and held the fort. Hessian casualties amounted to over 500\, including the mortally wounded Von Donop; while American counted 14 killed and 23 wounded out of 600. Many of the wounded\, including Von Donop were taken to the Whitall house where they were tended by American doctors and Ann Whitall\, who had remained in her home. Colonel Von Donop died in another house nearby and was interred with remains of his brigade on the battlefield. \nThe battle of Red Bank resulted in heavy losses to the British and was a much needed morale builder to Washington’s army\, giving new hope and rallying the spirits of the soldiers. This victory coupled with the British defeat at Saratoga\, New York\, resulted in the French decision to enter the war against Great Britain. (Text from the Fort Mercer Battlefield information signs)[/su_spoiler][/su_accordion] \nMark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Assault on Fort Mercer Reenactment\, part of the 18th Century Field Day on the second to last Sunday of October at Red Bank Battle Field Park in National Park\, New Jersey. \nTags: Assault on Fort Mercer Reenactment\, Red Bank Battlefield Reenactment\, Fort Mercer 18th-Century Field Day\, Red Bank Battlefield Park\, Revolutionary War Reenactment\, Jonas Cattell Memorial Run \nView other Revolutionary War Reenactments & Other Events
URL:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/event/assault-fort-mercer-reenactment/
LOCATION:Red Bank Battlefield Historical Park\, 100 Hessian Ave\, National Park\, NJ\, 08063\, United States
CATEGORIES:0-Regular Recurranace,American Revolutionary War Reenactment,Battle Reenactments & Encampments,Historic American Forts,Same week in month
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gloucester County Parks and Recreation":MAILTO:crose@co.gloucester.nj.us
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