BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Crazy Crow Trading Post - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Crazy Crow Trading Post X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.crazycrow.com/site X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Crazy Crow Trading Post REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20180101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20180311T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20181104T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20190310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20191103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20200308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20201101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191231T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191231T210000 DTSTAMP:20260417T042911 CREATED:20171124T154917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190129T175919Z UID:19694-1577818800-1577826000@www.crazycrow.com SUMMARY:La Guiannee at Fort de Chartres DESCRIPTION:2019 La Guiannee at Fort de Chartres\n\nRate This Event\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nJoin us for La Guiannee at Fort de Chartres in Prairie du Rocher\, Illinois on December 31 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Members of the Prairie du Rocher La Guiannee Society visits Fort de Chartres to play period music and sing\, carrying on a nearly 300 year old tradition each New Year’s Eve. \nIn a traditional New Year’s Eve celebration dating back to 1722\, the La Guiannee singers will visit houses and Fort de Chartres in the early French town of Prairie du Rocher and sing for the residents. As part of the tradition\, the residents provide refreshments for the singers at each stop. La Guiannee at Fort de Chartres cosponsored by the Fort\, Les Amis\, and the Prairie du Rocher La Guiannee Society. The event is open and free to the general public. \nAround 7 PM each New Year’s Eve members of the La Guiannee Society begin to assemble in preparation for visiting local homes and businesses. The tradition of la guiannee was brought to Prairie du Rocher by the French who settled the area in the early 1700’s. Prairie du Rocher is the one of the only North American French Colonial settlements that have continuously carried on the tradition of la guiannee. \nUpon arrival at a local home or business the group sings two verses outside\, and then when invited in by the homeowner or business person the entire song is sung. After the singing has finished it is local custom that food and drink are offered to the singers. The group then proceeds on to the next stop. This process is repeated anywhere from 10-20 times that evening (depending on the number of stops). \nLocal legend has it that homes/businesses that are visited will have good fortune during the upcoming year. \nMark your calendar so you don’t miss La Guiannee at Fort de Chartres in Prairie du Rocher\, Illinois on December 31\, New Years Eve. \nTags: La Guiannee at Fort de Chartres\, La Guiannee Society\, Fort de Chartres \nView other French & Indian War Reenactments and Other Events\nView Other Living History Events URL:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/event/la-guiannee-at-fort-de-chartres/ LOCATION:Fort De Chartres State Historic Site\, 1350 State Route 155\, Prairie du Rocher\, IL\, 62277\, United States CATEGORIES:0-Regular Recurranace,French & Indian War Reenactment,Historic American Forts,Living History Events,New Years Eve Historic Reenactment ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/La-Guiannee-at-Fort-de-Chartres-01-850x567.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Les Amis du Fort de Chartres":MAILTO:lesamisdufortdechartres@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191221T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191221T170000 DTSTAMP:20260417T042911 CREATED:20181113T074027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190125T054850Z UID:29778-1576918800-1576947600@www.crazycrow.com SUMMARY:Fort Dobbs Winter on the Western Frontier DESCRIPTION:2019 Fort Dobbs Winter on the Western Frontier\n\nRate This Event\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nJoin us for the annual Fort Dobbs Winter on the Western Frontier on December 21\, 2019 at the Fort Dobbs State Historic Site in Statesville\, North Carolina. This living history event will give visitors a glimpse of what daily life was like for the garrison of Fort Dobbs as they prepared to spend their first winter on the site in 1755 where life was hard and lonely. On-going displays of camp life and historic cooking will be offered\, as well as musket and cannon firing demonstrations. \nYou’re invited to see how the soldiers celebrated the holidays at Fort Dobbs. The Fort Dobbs Winter on the Western Frontier program is free; seasonal refreshments\, including hot apple cider\, will be offered. Through the day\, a dozen historic interpreters at the garrison have scheduled musket- and cannon-firing demonstrations\, plus demonstrations of open-fire cooking. \nFort Dobbs Winter on the Western Frontier Mini-Gallery\n\n \nHosted by: Fort Dobbs State Historic Site and NC Department of Natural & Cultural Resources \nAdmission: Free ($2.00 donation suggested.) \nHours: Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 a.m. \nReenactors: Re-enactor participation is by invitation only. If interested\, please contact the site manager at scott.douglas@ncdcr.gov. \nLocation:\nFort Dobbs State Historic Site\n438 Fort Dobbs Road\nStatesville\, NC 28625 \nDirections: From Interstate 40\, take either US 21 North (exit 151) or NC 115 North (exit. 150). From US 21\, turn left onto Fort Dobbs Road. From NC 115\, veer right onto S. Chipley Ford Road\, then turn right onto Fort Dobbs Road. \nFor More Information: Call 704-873-5882; Email: info@fortdobbs.org \nHistory of Fort Dobbs\nFort Dobbs was the only permanent frontier provincial fort in the colony of North Carolina. Construction began in late 1755 and was completed one year later. It served as the military headquarters for the frontier company (approximately fifty men) as well as a safe-haven for settlers. The fort was attacked on the night of February 27\, 1760 when more than 70 Cherokees were repelled. The garrison suffered two men wounded\, as well as having one colonial boy killed. The Cherokee were reported to have lost 10-12 men killed and wounded. By the end of 1761\, the British had essentially won the war and only thirty troops remained at the fort. Colonial leaders disbanded the troops and removed all the supplies of the garrison as settlement moved far west of the fort. The neglected fort was in ruins by 1766. \nReconstruction of Fort Dobbs\nSoon after protecting the site of Fort Dobbs in 1909\, the Daughters of the American Revolution recognized the need to reconstruct the blockhouse. Following initial archaeological investigations in the 1960’s and ’70’s the site became a State Historic Site\, but with several key questions about the original structure still unanswered\, no immediate reconstruction effort was planned.[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”Read More”]\nIn 2003\, the reincorporated non-profit Friends of Fort Dobbs took up the vision of then-site manager Beth Hill to begin an effort to rebuild. More than a decade of hard work ensued. The Friends undertook a fundraising campaign to fund the effort and co-operated with State officials\, historians\, historic building specialists\, architects\, and noted archaeologist Dr. Larry Babits to develop feasible\, historically sound plans and the capital needed to make Fort Dobbs stand on the banks of Fourth Creek once again. \nFollowing several other facility improvements to the site\, ground was broken for the new fort in August of 2016. A mix of modern and 18th Century construction techniques have been employed to meet the challenge of building a structure that must simultaneously meet modern building standards while also approximating an entirely hand-build piece of military engineering from 260 years ago. We hope\, with your support\, to have Fort Dobbs open as a living history exhibit on a grand scale by early 2019![/su_spoiler][/su_accordion] \n \nMark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Fort Dobbs Winter on the Western Frontier in December at the Fort Dobbs State Historic Site in Statesville\, North Carolina. \nTags: Fort Dobbs Winter on the Western Frontier\, French & Indian War Reenactment \nView other French & Indian War Reenactments\, Musters and Other Events URL:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/event/fort-dobbs-winter-on-the-western-frontier/ LOCATION:Fort Dobbs State Historic Site\, 438 Fort Dobbs Road\, Statesville\, NC\, 28625\, United States CATEGORIES:0-Regular Recurranace,French & Indian War Reenactment,Historic American Forts,Same week in month,US Historic Reenactor Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Fort-Dobbs-Winter-on-the-Western-Frontier-01-1000x667.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Fort Dobbs":MAILTO:info@fortdobbs.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191109T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191110T170000 DTSTAMP:20260417T042911 CREATED:20160619T150757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181111T200423Z UID:5621-1573293600-1573405200@www.crazycrow.com SUMMARY:Fall Fort Loudoun Garrison Weekend - King George II Birthday DESCRIPTION:2019 Fall Fort Loudoun Garrison Weekend – King George II Birthday\n\nRate This Event\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nJoin us for the Fall Fort Loudoun Garrison Weekend – King George II Birthday on November 9-10\, 2019 at the Fort Loudoun State Historic Park in Vonore\, Tennessee. Fort Loudoun Garrison Weekend is a free\, family-friendly\, living history event that features the daily lives of the men\, women and children of Fort Loudoun. View an 18th century infirmary\, the soldier’s barracks\, the commander’s quarters\, blacksmith shop and a Cherokee encampment. Musket and artillery firing demonstrations will take place throughout the day. \n\nFall Fort Loudoun Garrison Weekend – King George II Birthday\nSaturday Garrison Schedule\n10:00 a.m. Raising of Colors\n12:00 Noon Gun\n5:00 p.m. Lowering of Colors \nSunday Garrison Schedule\n10:00 a.m. Raising of Colors\n10:30 a.m. Divinie Services\n12:00 Noon Gun\n2:00 p.m. Lowering of Colors \nLocation\nFort Loudoun State Park\n338 Fort Loudoun Road\nVonore\, TN 37885 \nFor More Information\nPark Office/Registration: Call 423-420-2331; Email hobart.akin@tn.gov \nAbout Fort Loudoun\nFort Loudoun is one of the earliest British fortifications on the western frontier\, built in 1756. The fort was reconstructed during the Great Depression and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1965. \nThe Fort Loudoun State Historic Park features a visitor center/museum\, reconstructed Fort Loudoun\, and stabilized ruins of Tellico Blockhouse (1794-1807). Fort Loudoun was constructed by the British Colony of South Carolina to ally the Overhill Cherokee Nation in the fight against the French and to guarantee that trade would continue between the Cherokee and South Carolina. \nBut relations between South Carolina and the Cherokee Nation broke down and the Cherokee captured Fort Loudoun and its garrison. It is thought that the Cherokees destroyed the fort shortly thereafter. The blockhouse served as a gateway (with passes required) into Cherokee land\, a trading post\, and a factory to teach new skills to the Cherokees. \nPicnic tables\, fishing pier\, hiking trails and boat dock are available. Boat launching ramps are available off site. The Historic Area hosts many seasonal events\, such as Fort Loudoun Garrison Weekends with reenactors\, an 18th Century Trade Faire\, and student field trips. \nMark your calendar today so you won’t miss the next Fort Loudoun Garrison Weekend at Fort Loudoun State Park in Vonore\, Tennessee. \nTags: Fall Fort Loudoun Garrison Weekend\, French & Indian War Reenactment\, Fort Loudoun King George II Birthday Garrison Weekend \nView other French & Indian War Reenactments and Other Events URL:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/event/fall-fort-loudoun-garrison-weekend/ LOCATION:Fort Loudoun State Park\, 338 Fort Loudoun Road\, Vonore\, TN\, 37885\, United States CATEGORIES:0-Regular Recurranace,French & Indian War Reenactment,Historic American Forts,Living History Events,Same week in month ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Fort-Loudoun-State-Historic-Park-04-850x567-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Fort Loudoun Association":MAILTO:fortloudoun@tds.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191106 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191110 DTSTAMP:20260417T042911 CREATED:20160927T123433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191027T155707Z UID:8540-1572998400-1573343999@www.crazycrow.com SUMMARY:Fort Toulouse Alabama Frontier Days DESCRIPTION:2019 Fort Toulouse Alabama Frontier Days\n\nRate This Event\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nStep back in time at the Fort Toulouse Alabama Frontier Days on November 6-9\, 2019 at historic Fort Toulouse in Wetumpka\, Alabama. Once a year\, the first full weekend in November (Wednesday – Saturday)\, visitors can relive history and see what it was like in the period from 1700 to 1820 during Alabama Frontier Days. \n\nFort Toulouse Alabama Frontier Days\nWatch genuine blacksmiths at work\, traditional Native American dances\, battle re-enactments and more. Browse the living history exhibits or tour the 1751 French Fort Toulouse occupied by a full force of authentically costumer French Colonial Marines or visit the War of 1812 camp set up next to 1814 Fort Jackson. Learn the history of both forts from the Living History enthusiasts who give their time to inform the public what life was like in a much harsher time. \nAdmisison – Hours – General Information\nAdults: $10; Students $7\nHours: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm daily\nMore Information: Call (334) 567-3002 \nFort Toulouse Alabama Frontier Days Events include:\n* Native American Pottery Making\n* Hide Tanning\n* Dugout Canoe Construction\n* Creek Indian Hunting Camp\n* Colonial/Early American\n* Firing a Flintlock Musket\n* Spinning\, Weaving & Dying\n* Blacksmithing\n* Firing the Cannon & Wall-Gun\n* Ft. Toulouse Colonial Marines\n* Knife Making\n* War of 1812 Military Encampment\n* 42nd Royal Highlanders\n* Military Surgeon\n* Period Entertainment & Musicians\n* Magician\n* Strolling Balladeers \nFort Toulouse Alabama Frontier Days Mini-Gallery\n\n \nLocation\nFort Toulouse-Fort Jackson Park\n2521 W. Fort Toulouse Rd.\nWetumpka\, AL 36093 \nHours:\nOpen daily year-round (Closed Thanksgiving\, Christmas\, New Year’s Day and some state holidays)\nPark hours:\nNovember 1-March 31\, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm\nVistors Center: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm daily\nHandicapped accessible except for some portions of the Bartram trail\nAdmission:\n$2.00 – Adults; $1.00 Students (verify current fees) \nCONTACT INFO:\nPark Director: ove.jensenahc@gmail.com\nLiving History Programs Coordinator & Archaeologist: toulous1@bellsouth.net\nVistor Center Office Manager: ftedu1@bellsouth.net\nPhone: (334) 567-3002 \nVisitors Center/Musuem: Located inside “The Graves House”\, a Carolina Tidewater Cottage built around 1830 in Lowndes County Alabama.\n\nCampground:\n39 RV sites that include electric/water hook up\, grill and picnic table.\nVisitor Center is Sign in location for campground visitors.\nContact site for current rates\nPhone: (334) 567-3002 \n \nMark your calendar today so you don’t miss the Fort Toulouse Alabama Frontier Days in November at historic Fort Toulouse in Wetumpka\, Alabama \nTags: Fort Toulouse Alabama Frontier Days\, Alabama Frontier Days\, War of 1812 Reenactment\, War of 1812 Encampment\, War of 1812 Living History \nView other French & Indian War Reenactments and Other Events URL:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/event/fort-toulouse-alabama-frontier-days/ LOCATION:Fort Toulouse-Jackson National Historic Park\, 2521 W. Fort Toulouse Road\, Wetumpka\, AL\, 36093\, United States CATEGORIES:0-Regular Recurranace,Battle Reenactments & Encampments,French & Indian War Reenactment,History Festivals,Living History Events,Same week in month,US Historic Reenactor Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Fort-Toulouse-French-and-Indian-War-Encampment-01-850x567.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191019T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191020T170000 DTSTAMP:20260417T042911 CREATED:20160619T143914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190125T080839Z UID:5618-1571479200-1571590800@www.crazycrow.com SUMMARY:Fort Loudoun 18th Century Trade Faire DESCRIPTION:2019 Fort Loudoun 18th Century Trade Faire\n\nRate This Event\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nJoin us for the Fort Loudon 18th Century Trade Faire on October 19-20\, 2019 at the Fort Loudoun State Historic Park in Vonore\, Tennessee. The Fort Loudoun 18th Century Trade Faire is the largest event held a Fort Loudoun annually. During this event you will have the opportunity to shop with numerous vendors of fine 18th century goods\, enjoy some lively performances and educational programs\, and even see a battle between the French and English at the fort’s gates. \n\nFort Loudoun 18th Century Trade Faire\nThe gates will be open to the public from 10:00 AM-5:00 PM each day with tickets available at the gate. \nLimited parking is available at the Fort Loudoun State Historic Park\, with additional free parking available at the Sequoyah Birthplace Museum. \nThere is a free shuttle bus operating between Sequoyah Birthplace Museums and the park as a convenience for the visitor. \nIf you like early American history\, the Fort Loudon 18th Century Trade Faire is the place is for you. The wonderfully reconstructed fort is beautifully set on Lake Tellico. The Fort Loudoun website offers lots of information and schedules of other events. All the staff and reenactors are extremely friendly and knowledgeable. A short distance up the road is the birthplace of Sequoyah\, which now includees a museum. \nAdmission costs for the events follow:\n18th century Trade Faire at Fort Loudoun\n$8– Adults (13 and up)\nChildren 12 and under admitted free!\nAbout Fort Loudoun & Fort Loudoun Events \nFor More Information:\nPark Office/Registration\nPhone: 423-884-6217\nEmail: hobart.akin@tn.gov \nMark your calendar today so you won’t miss the next Fort Loudon 18th Century Trade Faire at Fort Loudoun State Park in Vonore\, Tennessee. \nTags: Fort Loudoun 18th Century Trade Faire\, Fort Loudoun 18th Century Colonial Faire\, 18th Century Colonial Faire\, 18th Century Market Faire\, Fort Loudoun 18th Century Trade Fair\, Fort Loudoun 18th Century Colonial Fair\, 18th Century Colonial Fair\, 18th Century Market Fair \nView other French & Indian War Reenactments and Other Events URL:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/event/fort-loudoun-18th-century-trade-faire/ LOCATION:Fort Loudoun State Park\, 338 Fort Loudoun Road\, Vonore\, TN\, 37885\, United States CATEGORIES:0-Regular Recurranace,French & Indian War Reenactment,Historic American Forts,Living History Events,Market Fair,Same week in month ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Fort-Loudoun-School-of-the-Soldier-10-850x567.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Fort Loudoun Association":MAILTO:fortloudoun@tds.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191019 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191021 DTSTAMP:20260417T042911 CREATED:20160703T174425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181226T125559Z UID:6035-1571443200-1571615999@www.crazycrow.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Fort-Massac-Encampment-Stirlings-Co-42nd-Highlanders-06-1000x667.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Fort Massac State Park Visitor Center":MAILTO:director@metropolistourism.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191005 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191007 DTSTAMP:20260417T042911 CREATED:20160907T145101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181226T123352Z UID:8107-1570233600-1570406399@www.crazycrow.com 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 URL:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/event/feast-of-the-hunters-moon/ 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Feast-of-the-Hunters-Moon-02-1000x667.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Tippecanoe County Historical Association":MAILTO:General Information: mail@tippecanoehistory.org or Feast Information: feastinfo@tippecanoehistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191004 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191007 DTSTAMP:20260417T042911 CREATED:20160329T202245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181111T172858Z UID:3744-1570147200-1570406399@www.crazycrow.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Colorado-Colonial-Encampment-19-1000x667.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Tallow River Trappers":MAILTO:specialevent@spvhs.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190914 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190916 DTSTAMP:20260417T042911 CREATED:20170319T140538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181112T141208Z UID:13110-1568419200-1568591999@www.crazycrow.com SUMMARY:One Fort: Three Wars at Fort Frederick State Park DESCRIPTION:2019 Fort Taylor Living History Weekend\n\nRate This Event\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nJoin us for the Annual One Fort: Three Wars at Fort Frederick State Park on September 14-15\, 2019 in Big Pool\, Maryland and discover\, through living history demonstrations\, the part Fort Frederick played during the French and Indian War\, American Revolution and Civil War. Hours are 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Park entrance fees apply. \nOne Fort: Three Wars at Fort Frederick will give visitors a look at life in the fort as volunteers exhibit the varied roles the Fort played during the French and Indian War\, the American Revolution\, and the Civil War. \nThough Fort Frederick isn’t famous for ‘Heroic Last Stands’ or battles\, its re-use throughout history\, for such a variety or reasons makes it unique. Activities and living history encampments will give visitors a look into the small heroics of history; the daily lives of the people who served throughout these much larger conflicts. \nHighlights of One Fort: Three Wars at Fort Frederick include: \n\nFlag Raising\nFrench and Indian War Era Military Drill\n“Sundry women” – women’s roles in the 18th Century\n18th Century Military Field Music\nVolunteer Company Drill\nCole’s Maryland Cavalry (Union) in the Civil War (Saturday ONLY)\nAmerican Revolutionary War Drill\n“Forsaking their Plantation” Maryland Refugees during Pontiac’s War of 1763\nThe Life of a British Prisoner of War during the American Revolution\nCivil War Military drill\nFlag Lowering\n\nAdmission Fees\nThere is a service charge of $3 per car for Maryland residents and $5 per car for non-Maryland residents for this event. Disabled access is available; however\, most of the event activities are situated on grassy areas that may present difficult rolls or walks. Please dress for inclement weather or hot sunny days. \nLocation\nFort Frederick State Park\n11100 Fort Frederick Road\nBig Pool\, MD 21711\n301-842-2155 \nThe One Fort: Three Wars at Fort Frederick program takes a deeper look at the uses of the Fort and the roles of the people there\, during the French and Indian War\, The American Revolution\, and the Civil War. Originally built by Governor Horatio Sharpe of Maryland to protect the frontier during the French and Indian War\, his decision to build it of stone made it a lasting monument\, and a place to reuse. Twenty years later George Washington sent one of his Colonels to the Fort to turn it into a Prison camp\, and throughout the War of Independence 1000 British prisoners were kept captive\, guarded by American Troops. By the Civil War the Fort was in ruins and used as farmland\, but with the proximity of the Canal and Railway\, Union troops would often camp in those ruins to protect those supply lines from Confederate raiders. While not a turning point in history for any of those conflicts\, the program will allow a closer look at life for the common soldier serving in the Wars that shaped the Nation. For more details and program times contact the Park Visitor Center at 301-842-2155. \nFood\, gift\, and souvenir items will be available for sale at Captain Wort’s Sutler Shop. In addition to programs in the Fort\, the Parks visitor centre and exterior museums have more exhibits about its history\, including uniforms\, artifacts\, and a video. \nFort Frederick is located off of Rt 70 exit 12 at State Route 56\, Big Pool\, MD. For more information about the Garrison Weekend or other Fort Frederick activities\, please call the park at 301-842-2155 during the office hours of 8:00 am to 4:00 pm weekdays and 10:00 am to 5:00 pm weekends. \nMark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next One Fort: Three Wars at Fort Frederick State Park in Big Pool\, Maryland. \nTags: One Fort: Three Wars at Fort Frederick State Park\, French & Indian War Reenactment\, Revolutionary War Reenactment\, Civil War Reenactment \nView other French & Indian War Reenactments and Other Events\nView other Revolutionary War Reenactments & Other Events\nView other Civil War Reenactments\, Encampments & Other Events URL:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/event/one-fort-three-wars-at-fort-frederick-state-park/ LOCATION:Fort Frederick State Park\, 11100 Fort Frederick Road\, Big Pool\, MD\, 21711\, United States CATEGORIES:0-Regular Recurranace,American Civil War Reenactment,American Revolutionary War Reenactment,French & Indian War Reenactment,Historic American Forts,Living History Events,Same week in month ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/One-Fort-Three-Wars-at-Fort-Frederick-State-Park-01-850x567.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Fort Frederick":MAILTO:info@friendsoffortfrederick.info END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190831 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190902 DTSTAMP:20260417T042911 CREATED:20160702T055534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190829T175207Z UID:5975-1567209600-1567382399@www.crazycrow.com SUMMARY:Fort Ligonier Living History Weekend DESCRIPTION:2019 Fort Ligonier Living History Weekend\n\nRate This Event\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nJoin us for the Fort Ligonier Living History Weekend on August 31 – September 1\, 2019 for activities and demonstrations that include 18th century cooking and musket firing. Meet the people of the 18th century including a British officer\, a laundress and regimental tailor. Any time you visit Fort Ligonier\, you journey back to the 18th century to a place where the flag of His Majesty King George still flies. \n\nFort Ligonier Living History Weekend\nDuring your visit for Fort Ligonier Living History Weekend\, you will discover the museum galleries\, world-class exhibits and extensive archaeological collections and explore the impressive Fort\, a full-scale\, on-site restoration / reconstruction of the 1758 – 1766 original Fort Ligonier\, situated on a commanding hilltop in the beautiful Laurel Highlands. Allow at least one hour for your visit\, plus some extra time to visit our Museum Store which features a wide selection of books\, gifts\, and souvenirs. \nFort Ligonier Living History Hours\nSaturday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.\nSunday: 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. \nLocation\nFort Ligonier\n200 South Market Street\nLigonier\, PA 15658\n724-238-9701 \nAdmission & Tours\nAdult: $10.00\nChild (age 6-16) $6.00\nChild (age 5 and under) FREE\nSenior Citizens and Students (ages 17-21) are $8.00.\nMembers of the Fort Ligonier Association\, veterans and active members of the military are FREE.\nPrice includes admission to all galleries and exhibits in the museum and the fort area.\nTours are self-guided.\nPrices for Group Tours and Programs vary and reservations must be made in advance by contacting the Education Department. \nTags: Fort Ligonier Living History Weekend\, Ft Ligonier Living History Weekend \nView other Living History Evens URL:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/event/fort-ligonier-living-history-weekend/ LOCATION:Fort Ligonier\, 200 South Market Street\, Ligonier\, PA\, 15658\, United States CATEGORIES:0-Regular Recurranace,French & Indian War Reenactment,Labor Day Event Calendar,Labor Day Weekend Rendezvous & Historic Reenactments,Living History Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Fort-Ligonier-04-850x567.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190824 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190826 DTSTAMP:20260417T042911 CREATED:20170320T130159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181112T101305Z UID:13123-1566604800-1566777599@www.crazycrow.com SUMMARY:Fort Frederick French and Indian War Muster DESCRIPTION:2019 Fort Frederick French and Indian War Muster\n\nRate This Event\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nJoin the volunteers at the annual Fort Frederick French and Indian War Muster on August 24-25\, 2019 at Fort Frederick State Park in Big Pool\, Maryland. During the Fort Frederick French and Indian War Muster\, French\, British\, and American Indian reenactors assemble for three days of 18th century living history demonstrations and battle reenactments. Period crafts and food vendor will also be available. Hours are 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Saturday\, and 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Sunday. Park entrance fees apply. \n\nFort Frederick French and Indian War Muster\nVisitors will take a journey back in time to the 18th century as volunteer reenactors exhibit the life of the French\, British and American Indian cultures during the French and Indian War Muster. The event will give visitors a firsthand look at what life was like for the soldiers and women stationed there during this time. \nHours\nSaturday: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm\nSunday: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm \nHighlights of the Fort Frederick French and Indian War Muster include: \n\nFlag Raising Ceremony & Camp Opener at 9:30 a.m.\nBattle Demonstrations at 11:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.\nFlag Lowering Ceremony\, Saturday at 4:00 p.m. and Sunday at 3:00 p.m.\nSaturday will also feature: Soldiers of the War at 12:30 p.m.; Military Engineering at 1:00 p.m.; and Military Music at 3:30 p.m. There will be a Period Religious Service on Sunday at 9:00 a.m.\n\nThroughout the Fort Frederick French and Indian War Muster weekend visitors will get a firsthand look at the war which pitted the French and their Indian allies against the British and their Indian allies. Fought between 1756 and 1763\, the battle brought destruction to the Maryland frontier\, forever changing the landscape of North America. \nFood\, gift\, and souvenir items will be available for sale at Captain Wort’s Sutler Shop. The Clear Spring Lions Club will also have hot dogs\, chips and water for sale during the program. Several sutlers will be selling their 18th century wares throughout the weekend. \nDisabled access is available\, however\, most of the event activities are situated on grassy areas that may present difficult rolls or walks. \nLocation:\nFort Frederick State Park\n11100 Fort Frederick Road\nBig Pool\, MD 21711 \nFor more information: Call 301-842-2155 \nAbout Fort Frederick\nThe Fort Frederick French and Indian War Muster is a commemoration of the fort during the Seven Years War (French and Indian War). Fort Frederick was built in 1756 to defend the frontier against French and Indian raiding parties coming east from the French Fort Duquesne\, in what is now Pittsburgh. Fort Frederick is unique because of its strong stone wall\, large size\, and roomy barracks. Fort Frederick also saw service during the American Revolution as a prison for British soldiers. \nFor the next 131 years\, the fort and surrounding lands were farmed. During the Civil War\, Union troops were often stationed near the fort to guard the C & O Canal. In 1922\, the State of Maryland acquired the fort. During the Great Depression of the 1930s\, a company of the Civilian Conservation Corps restored the fort and began development of the state park. In 1975\, the park reconstructed two soldier’s barracks inside the fort. These barracks are open seven days a week from Memorial Day to Labor Day and on the weekends in the spring and fall. During those times\, staff and volunteers dressed in 18th century clothing occupy the fort\, demonstrating daily life in the 18th century. \nMark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Fort Frederick French and Indian War Muster at Fort Frederick State Park in Big Pool\, Maryland. \nTags: Fort Frederick French and Indian War Muster\, French & Indian War Muster\, Fort Frederick French & Indian War Muster\, French and Indian War Muster \nView other French & Indian War Reenactments and Other Events URL:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/event/fort-frederick-french-and-indian-war-muster/ LOCATION:Fort Frederick State Park\, 11100 Fort Frederick Road\, Big Pool\, MD\, 21711\, United States CATEGORIES:0-Regular Recurranace,French & Indian War Reenactment,Historic American Forts,Living History Events,Same week in month ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Fort-Frederick-French-and-Indian-War-Muster-01-850x567.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Fort Frederick":MAILTO:info@friendsoffortfrederick.info END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190803 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190805 DTSTAMP:20260417T042911 CREATED:20160728T210309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190310T023554Z UID:6706-1564790400-1564963199@www.crazycrow.com SUMMARY:The Great Road Encampment DESCRIPTION:2019 The Great Road Encampment\n\nRate This Event\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nThe 8th Annual “The Great Road Encampment” will be held on August 3-4\, 2019 at Eastern Montgomery Park in Elliston\, Virginia. The Great Road was the main thoroughfare going west to the Frontier. It was traveled by the likes of George Washington\, Daniel Boone\, Andrew Lewis\, William Preston\, Adam Harman\, the Ingles and Draper families. The Great Road Encampment celebrates the history of the road that provided a path through the Blue Ridge Mountains and eventually through Cumberland Gap to the Western frontier and honors all who passed through the Valleys of Southwest Virginia in the quest for a better life. \nEach canvas tent set up in the park during The Great Road Encampment by colonial reenactors provides visitors with a glimpse of 18th century life. Living History demonstrations will be provided by 18th Century Reenactors\, The West Virginia Company of Roger’s Rangers\, a Detached Military Hospital and Medicine of the time. \nFree Admission – Public Welcome \nHours\nSaturday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.\nSunday: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.\nThe event is rain or shine.\nAdmission is free. Donations are welcome. \nLocation\nEastern Montgomery Park\n5001 Enterprise Drive\nElliston\, VA 24087 \nFor More Information\nHenry Bryant: Call 540-380-3469; Email greatroadencampment@gmail.com \nThe Great Road Encampment Mini Gallery\n\n \nActivities include:\n• Demonstrations by 18th Century Reenactors\n• The West Virginia Company of Roger’s Rangers\n• Detached Military Hospital and Medicine of the Time\n• Vicky Ferguson with Native American Stories\n• History of Glassblowing \nDemonstrations include:\n– Flintlock Muskets\n– Camp Cooking\n– Knife and Tomahawk Throwing\n– Leather Work\n– Blacksmithing\n– 18th Century Clothing\n– Spinning\n– Weaving \nThe The Great Road Encampment is Sponsored By: Montgomery County Parks & Recreation\, Fort Vause Outfitters\, Great Road Craft Guild\, Seams Coonial\, Rowe Furniture & other private donors. \nMark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next “The Great Road Encampment” at Eastern Montgomery Park in Shawsville\, Virginia. \n \nTags: The Great Road Encampment\, Virginia Living History\, West Virginia Company of Roger’s Rangers\, French & Indian War Reenactment\, Colonial Encampment \nView other Virginia Rendezvous URL:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/event/the-great-road-encampment/ LOCATION:Eastern Montgomery Park\, 5001 Enterprise Drive\, Elliston\, VA\, 24087\, United States CATEGORIES:0-Regular Recurranace,French & Indian War Reenactment,Living History Events,Same week in month ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Great-Road-Encampment-04-850x567.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Great Road Craft Guild":MAILTO:greatroadencampment@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190803 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190805 DTSTAMP:20260417T042911 CREATED:20170206T133959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190507T125134Z UID:11313-1564790400-1564963199@www.crazycrow.com SUMMARY:Battle of Bushy Run Reenactment DESCRIPTION:2019 Battle of Bushy Run Reenactment\n\nRate This Event\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nRe-live history at the Battle of Bushy Run Reenactment on August 3-4\, 2019 at the Bushy Run Battlefield in Jeannette\, Pennsylvania. Witness the 2 day Battle of Bushy Run Reenactment on the only recognized French and Indian War battlefield in Pennsylvania. Activities include two battles daily\, sutlers\, British and ranger encampments. Tour the Bushy Run Battlefield\, Native American village and museum. Shop Sutler’s row; let your children enjoy special activities. Concessions available. \n\nBattle of Bushy Run Reenactment\nThe Battle of Bushy Run Reenactment is the premiere event for the year\, pitting the forces of his Royal Highness King George III against a confederation of Native Americans. See all the colors of war in the vibrant recreations of the two-day Battle of Bushy Run Reenactment that the various participants bring to life. Learn about how the battle progressed as well as how people lived in the mid-eighteenth century. \nTwo battle reenactments occur throughout the day. The morning battle starts at 11 a.m. and portrays the events that occurred on August 5\, while the afternoon engagement begins at 2 p.m. and shows the August 6 tactics that led to British victory. Also featured are eighteenth century military camps\, a sutler trade area\, period craftspeople and a children’s area! \nSaturday & Sunday Hours: 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.\nAdmission: Adults $8; Children 4-12\, $5; Under age 3 – FREE! \nLocation\nBushy Run Battlefield\n1253 Bushy Run Rd\nJeannette\, PA 15644\n(724) 527-5584 \nBattle of Bushy Run Reenactment Mini-Gallery\n\n \nAbout The Battle of Bushy Run\nColonel Henry Bouquet and a force of approximately 400 British soldiers left Carlisle in July to relieve the besieged Fort Pitt and end a series of unchecked attacks against frontier outposts. The opening of western Pennsylvania to settlement was the result of a decisive victory over the Native Americans at the Battle of Bushy Run\, August 5th and 6th\, 1763. Highlights of the site include the interpretive exhibit\, “The March to Bushy Run” at the site’s visitor center\, as well as guided and self-guided tours\, special events and educational programs. \nAbout The French and Indian War\nThe French and Indian War was a seven-year war in North America between England\, their American colonies\, and their Native American allies against the French and their Native American allies. When the war ended\, France was no longer in control of Canada and the Indians who had been threatening the American colonists were defeated. This war had become a world war. Great Britain spent a great deal of money in the conflict and colonists fully participated in this war. Both these facts were to have a profound effect on the future of the colonies. \n[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”TripAdvisor Reviews: Battle of Bushy Run Reenactment”]\nBushy Run Is A Five Star Battlefield\nThe site of the 1763 battle between the British Army and Chief Pontiac’s Native American Confederation is a must see attraction. Visitors will first start at the visitor center\, which includes a small museum that details the events leading up to Pontiac’s Rebellion with the highlight of the museum being the 13 minute long documentary Road To Bushy Run. Afterwards\, you can either take a golf cart tour that loops around the battlefield or take your own self guided tour and walk in the footsteps the men who fought 250 years ago did. Sadly\, the first day’s battleground has become barren due to a farm being located on the site at one point. Edge Hill\, where the second day’s fighting occured is still preserved in the state it was during the battle. \nThere are numerous hiking trails that weave through the woods around Edge Hill (which provide an idea of what the 1st day’s battle ground was like). The site’s staff are very nice and informative and helped answer a lot of my questions. I will recommend doing a French and Indian War themed trip if you are visiting from out of the area\, as there are other sites relating to Bushy Run in the area. Overall\, Bushy Run Battlefield is a hidden gem in Western Pennsylvania that is a must see site. \n[/su_spoiler][/su_accordion] \nMark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Battle of Bushy Run Reenactment on the first weekend of August in Jeannette\, Pennsylvania. \n \nTags: Battle of Bushy Run Reenactment\, Bushy Run Battlefield Reenactment\, French and Indian War Reenactment \nView other French & Indian War Reenactments and Other Events URL:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/event/battle-of-bushy-run-reenactment/ LOCATION:Bushy Run Battlefield\, 1253 Bushy Run Rd\, Jeannette \, PA\, 15644\, United States CATEGORIES:French & Indian War Reenactment,Living History Events,US Historic Reenactor Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Battle-of-Bushey-Run-Reenactment-05-850x567.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Bushy Run Battlefield Heritage Society":MAILTO:brbhs@winbeam.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190727 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190729 DTSTAMP:20260417T042911 CREATED:20160813T123343Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190227T134544Z UID:7187-1564185600-1564358399@www.crazycrow.com SUMMARY:Rendezvous in the Sault DESCRIPTION:2019 Rendezvous in the Sault\n\nRate This Event\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nJoin us for the 6th Annual Rendezvous in the Sault on July 27-28\, 2019 at the City Hall Grounds in Sault Ste Marie\, Michigan. Rendezvous in the Sault is a living history event that will take place along Historic Water Street at the City Hall Grounds and at the Historic Homes. Over 160 local and visiting historical re-enactors\, blacksmiths\, musicians\, entertainers\, and merchants will set up camps and displays with presentations and demonstrations on military and civilian life in the period of 1668-1840. Food\, music\, dancing\, cannon firing\, storytelling\, crafts and games will be just some of the fun things to see and do at the Rendezvous in the Sault on Saturday and Sunday of the last full weekend of July. \n\nRendezvous in the Sault\nWhether you participate in the Rendezvous in the Sault as a reenactor\, merchant or visitor\, you will love the view from the grounds of City Hall. It’s located near the banks of the St. Marys River on a spot with a rich and colorful history. The event site is on both the State and National Registers of Historic Places\, and is a prime spot to see ships from around the world enter and exit the Soo Locks. \nAdmission: \nAdult: $4\nChildren (12 & under): $2\nFamily: $10\nAdmission good for both days \nBattle Reenactments in Brady Park\nSaturday: 1:00 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.\nSunday: 1:00 p.m. \nLocation\nSault Ste Marie City Hall Grounds\n225 E Portage Ave\nSault Ste Marie\, MI 49783\n(906) 632-5734 \nLearn about life in colonial days from local and visiting historic reenactors. Storytellers will captivate you as they weave tales of exciting adventure from days gone by. \nRendezvous in the Sault Mini Gallery\n\n \nMusicians will be playing some of the hottest hits of the 17th & 18th centuries! Play the games that colonial children played. Visit the tent-stores of vendors of clothing\, and accoutrements. Artisans will demonstrate crafts of the colonial days – spinning\, needlecrafts\, etc. Take in the aroma of food being cooked old-style; then enjoy the taste of the colonial fare. Dance like the the colonial people of Sault Ste. Marie. Take a guided tour of the historic homes of John Johnston\, Henry Rowe and Jane Johnston Schoolcraft and Bishop Frederic Baraga. Many educational opportunities for children and grownups alike. \nGather Where History was Made \nRendezvous in the Sault takes place on the very grounds where the first European settlement in Michigan was created when the Sainte Marie du Sault mission was founded in 1668. This is the same area where John Jacob Astor’s American Fur Company\, which was chartered in 1808\, had its post in Sault Ste. Marie. It is the very site where Fort De Repentigny was constructed to provide refuge for French voyageurs in 1750\, and where\, in 1822\, Colonel Hugh Brady arrived with Henry Rowe Schoolcraft and established Fort Brady. Before all that\, it was the main gathering place of the Anishanaabeg where the adjacent land served as the Wadjiwong (Great Hill) Ancient Burial Grounds; one of the earliest known Anishinaabeg graveyards. \nFor More Information: Angie Patterson Email: apatterson@sault.com Phone: (906) 632-5734 \nMark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Rendezvous in the Sault at the City Hall Grounds in Sault Ste Marie\, Michigan. \n \nTags: Rendezvous in the Sault\, Voyageur Rendezvous in the Sault\, Michigan Voyageur Rendezvous\, Michigan Rendezvous \nView Other Michigan Rendezvous URL:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/event/rendezvous-in-the-sault/ LOCATION:Sault Ste Marie City Hall Grounds\, 225 E Portage Ave\, Sault Ste Marie\, MI\, 49783\, United States CATEGORIES:0-Regular Recurranace,American Revolutionary War Reenactment,Fife & Drum Corps Events,French & Indian War Reenactment,History Festivals,Living History Events,Michigan Rendezvous,Mountain Man Rendezvous,Same week in month,Voyageur Rendezvous or Encampment,War of 1812 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Rendezvous-in-the-Sault-01-850x567.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Chippewa County Historical Society of Michigan":MAILTO:ChippewaHistory@outlook.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190721 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190727 DTSTAMP:20260417T042911 CREATED:20180204T005630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190125T081603Z UID:22156-1563667200-1564185599@www.crazycrow.com SUMMARY:Fort Loudoun Junior Ranger Camp DESCRIPTION:2019 Fort Loudoun Junior Ranger Camp\n\nRate This Event\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nLooking for young recruits for our annual Fort Loudoun Junior Ranger Camp on July 21-26\, 2019 at the Fort Loudoun State Park in Vonore\, Tennessee. During this week long camp children learn about what life was like during the French and Indian War by practicing marching and musketry\, defending the area from French attacks\, learning surgical procedures in the infirmary\, trading deer skins for goods\, various trades\, and much\, much more. \nFort Loudoun Junior Ranger Camp runs Monday-Friday\, 8:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. It is open to children ages 8-12. Space is limited to 30. \nAdmission Free: Pre-registration is required! \nAbout Fort LoudounFort Loudoun is one of the earliest British fortifications on the western frontier\, built in 1756. The fort was reconstructed during the Great Depression and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1965. Fort Louton represents a fascinating period in US history. It has quite a story to tell\, and as a historic site offers many activities and events with which to tell it. About Fort Loudoun & Fort Loudoun Events \nLocationFort Loudoun State Historic Park338 Fort Loudoun RoadVonore\, TN 37885Phone: (423) 884-6217 \nFor More Information:Park Ranger Lauren Baghetti; Phone: 423-884-6217; Email: lauren.baghetti@tn.gov \n \nDon’t let your kids miss the next Fort Loudoun Junior Ranger Camp in July at the Fort Loudoun State Park in Vonore\, Tennessee. \nTags: Fort Loudoun Junior Ranger Camp\, French & Indian War Reenactment\, Tennessee Living History \nView other Revolutionary War Reenactments & Other Events URL:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/event/fort-loudoun-junior-ranger-camp/ LOCATION:Fort Loudoun State Park\, 338 Fort Loudoun Road\, Vonore\, TN\, 37885\, United States CATEGORIES:0-Regular Recurranace,French & Indian War Reenactment,Historic American Forts,Living History Events,Same week in month ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Fort-Loudoun-Junior-Ranger-Camp-01-850x567.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Fort Loudoun Association":MAILTO:fortloudoun@tds.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190720T093000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190721T170000 DTSTAMP:20260417T042911 CREATED:20160403T233811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181031T171328Z UID:3866-1563615000-1563728400@www.crazycrow.com SUMMARY:Montcalms Cross Battle of Carillon Reenactment at Fort Ticonderoga DESCRIPTION:2019 Montcalms Cross Battle of Carillon Reenactment at Fort Ticonderoga\n\nRate This Event\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nJoin the Montcalms Cross Battle of Carillon Reenactment at Fort Ticonderoga on July 20-21\, 2019 to highlight the epic 1758 Battle of Carillon! Witness how the British amassed the largest army in North American history to date yet was stunningly defeated by a French army a quarter of its size. Highlighted programming featured throughout the weekend brings to life the story of the courageous French soldiers that protected their lines of defense against all odds. Visitors will meet the British and Provincial soldiers who gave their utmost to drive the French from the rocky peninsula and fortress of Carillon\, later named Ticonderoga. Climb aboard tour boat Carillon and see the story from the waters of Lake Champlain. Tours are offered at 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Experience the fog of war and smoky haze of battle as the French and British armies maneuver across Fort Ticonderoga. \n\nMontcalms Cross Battle of Carillon Reenactment\nHours: 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Daily \nAdmission\nSpecial events\, such as the Montcalms Cross Battle of Carillon Reenactment at Fort Ticonderoga\, are included in the general admission ticket of Fort Ticonderoga. Admission Information & Online Ticket Sales \nReenactor & Visitor Information and Guidelines\nClothing & Equipment Guidelines for Montcalms Cross Battle of Carillon Reenactment\nDetailed information for participants who wish to reenact the roles of British Regulars\, Gage’s Lightly Armed Foot\, British Allied Natives\, Rangers\, Massachusetts Provincials\, Connecticut Provincials\, New Jersey Provincials\, New York Provincials\, French Soldiers\, French Allied Natives\, and Milice are provided in detail. Select the link for the persona that you will take for the 1758 Battle of Carillon Reenactment. \nMontcalms Cross Battle of Carillon Reenactment Mini-Gallery\n\n \nVisitor Schedule and Camping Information\nFollow the links on Clothing & Equipment Guidelines page for visitor and participant information such as the event schedule and camping details for the Battle of Carillon Reenactment. \nTentative Schedule\n[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”Saturday Events”]\n9:30 AM Fort Opens to Visitors\n9:45 AM Flag Raising\n10:00 AM Inspection of the Armies (Inside the Fort and Carillon Battlefield)\n10:15 AM Fort Guided Tour (Beginning at the American Flag)\n11:00 AM British Light Infantry Drill & Musket Demonstration (Demonstration Area\, Adjacent Parking Lot)\n11:30 AM Garden March (Beginning at the American Flag)\n11:30 AM Un Empire de Choses Militaire (Mars Education Center)\n11:45 AM Garden & Grounds Tour (Beginning at King’s Garden)\n12:30 PM Fort Guided Tour (Beginning at the American Flag)\n1:00 PM Fife & Drum Parade to Re-enactment Battlefield (Beginning at the American Flag)\n1:30 PM Re-enactment Battle: The Advance from Lake George Landing (Saturday Woods Battlefield)\nWatch as General Lord Howe leads the advanced guard of the British Army from Lake George down through the LeChute Valley from the eerie twilight underneath the canopy of virgin pine forest on the heights of Carillon. See the deadly consequences of a brief encounter with a lost French patrol which killed Lord Howe\, a favorite commander of the British Army. \n2:00 PM “We Continued in Possession of the Ground”\n(Saturday Woods Battlefield)Explore the British & Provincial Army at the end of July 6th. Landed successfully at the north end of Lake George\, but deprived of critical commander\, how is this army poised to attack Ticonderoga? \nThe Death of Lord Howe: British Command\nAs the news of the death of Lord Howe sweeps the British command\, discuss British strategy: how the high command will execute his plan for the invasion of New France. Learn what his leadership meant to this 16\,000-man army and tactics and the attack on Fort Carillon. \nCaptain Job Winslow’s Company of Massachusetts Provincials\nMeet the men of Captain Job Winslow’s company as they appeared before the July 8th 1758 Battle of Carillon. Who are they and why did they serve? Discuss what it was like to be a Massachusetts soldier serving alongside British regular soldiers in this campaign against New France. \n2:15 PM Carillon Battlefield Tour (Carillon Battlefield)\nTour the real Carillon Battlefield with a soldier of the Black Watch\, whose legendary sacrifice charging the French lines helped immortalize the battle world-wide. Discover how this battlefield preserves both the memory and the remains of this battle. \n2:45 PM Fife & Drum Parade to Fort Carillon (Beginning at the Carillon Battlefield)\n3:00 PM Fort Guided Tour (Beginning at the American Flag)\n4:00 PM Mount Defiance: Witness to History Tour\nOh the stories this graceful hill overlooking Fort Ticonderoga could tell! Ascend to the summit of Mount Defiance to get the birds-eye view of this epic military landscape and learn how this height shaped the Fort’s history. \n4:30 PM Flag Lowering\n5:00 Fort Closes to Visitors[/su_spoiler][/su_accordion][su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”Sunday Events”]\n9:30 AM Fort Opens to Visitors\n9:45 AM Flag Raising\n10:00 AM Inspection of the Armies (Inside the Fort and Carillon Battlefield)\n10:15 AM Fort Guided Tour (Beginning at the American Flag)\n11:00 AM French Drill & Musket Demonstration (At the Fort Demonstration Area)\n11:30 AM Garden March (Beginning at the American Flag)\n11:45 AM Garden & Grounds Tour (Beginning at King’s Garden)\n12:30 PM Fort Guided Tour (Beginning at the American Flag)\n1:00 PM Fife & Drum Parade to Re-enactment Battlefield (Beginning at the American Flag)\nFollow the amassed military musicians of the French Army as they provide a musical escort from Fort Carillon to the re-enactment battlefield. \n1:30 PM Re-enactment Battle: Defending the French Lines\, Defending New France(Recreated French Lines) \nSecured behind logs stacked eight feet high\, French soldiers fired for their lives to keep their foothold on the heights of Carillon. Watch the assault at the recreated French lines as waves of British and American soldiers rushed through French bullets in an attempt to dislodge this tenuously fortified position. \n2:00 PM Raising Montcalm’s Cross (Carillon Battlefield)\nJust as General Montcalm raised a cross in thanks for the victory of his army in the Battle of Carillon\, join us as we raise Montcalm’s Cross in remembrance of the lives lost and forever changed by this tremendous battle. \n2:30 PM Fife & Drum Parade to Fort Carillon (Beginning at Carillon Battlefield)\n3:00 PM Fort Guided Tour (Beginning at the American Flag)\n3:00 PM Mount Defiance: Witness to History Tour\nOh the stories this graceful hill overlooking Fort Ticonderoga could tell! Ascend to the summit of Mount Defiance to get the birds-eye view of this epic military landscape and learn how this height shaped the Fort’s history.\n4:30 PM Flag Lowering\n5:00 Fort Closes to Visitors[/su_spoiler][/su_accordion] \nClothing & Equipment Guidelines \n\n1758 Battle of Carillon Reenactment: Battle at the Wall\nAbout the 1758 Montcalms Cross Battle of Carillon Reenactment\nUnder the warm July sun\, French soldiers gazed out from between sandbags atop the breastwork of logs they had hastily constructed over the past two days. Behind them stood the Marquis de Montcalm\, a general used to doing the impossible in Canada and the mountains of Italy. With woolen vestes packed away\, wearing the white coats of France\, each French soldier double-checked his stockpile of loaded muskets and hoped for a miracle to defend New France from a British onslaught. Sweat beading up on their brows\, they looked over tangled branches and a forest of mere stumps. With piercing eyes they looked over the top of the stacked logs and began to see blazing musket fire explode as the largest single day of battle yet in the history of North America began. \nThree days prior\, the largest military force ever assembled in North America embarked by bateaux down Lake George\, leaving the ruins of Fort William Henry to invade New France from the south. At Fort Carillon\, 3\,700 French soldiers\, Canadian milice\, and native warriors stood to defend French soil in the New World. Abercromby’s army of British and Provincial soldiers landed at the north end of Lake George\, after a long night packed into the fleet of bateaux. Sweeping through the La Chute valley\, Brigadier General Lord Augustus Howe and the advanced guard encountered a lost patrol of French soldiers. In the ensuing confusing battle Lord Howe was shot through the chest\, and killed on the spot. The death of this leader\, known as the darling of the army\, struck a blow to British morale and tactical command. \n \nIn spite of Lord Howe’s death\, British and Provincial soldiers dug in along the La Chute River and General Abercromby prepared to assault the Heights of Carillon. Abercromby’s intelligence led him to believe that the Marquis de Montcalm’s soldiers had prepared merely a defensive abatis\, which could easily be taken. Early in the morning of July 8th\, General Abercromby moved regulars\, provincials\, and rangers into position to attack the Heights of Carillon. By this plan\, three columns of British and provincial soldiers would attack three sides of the French lines in unison. Instead\, individual regiments rushed forward\, dissipating their immense numerical advantage. What was supposed to be a well-coordinated attack soon fell apart. The French kept up a consistent fire on the attacking force\, pinning many of the British soldiers down\, forcing them to hide behind stumps of trees and the bodies of their fallen comrades. David Perry\, a Massachusetts provincial soldier\, described his perilous situation that July day. \nIt happened that I got behind a white-oak stump\, which was so small that I had to lay on my side\, and stretch myself; the balls striking the ground within a hand’s breadth of me every moment\, and I could hear the men screaming\, and see them dying all around me. I lay there some time. A man could not stand erect\, without being hit\, any more than he could stand out in a shower\, without having drops of rain fall upon him; for the balls came by hands-full. \nBritish Defeat and Retreat\nThe outcome looked grim for the few attackers who made it to the abatis. Rushing over the bare no-mans-land\, they attempted to cut and force their way through the sharp entangled branches\, facing clouds of lead bullets. After seven hours of fighting\, the battlefield was littered with the dead and dying\, and with dusk encompassing the battlefield a disorganized retreat south ensued for the British and provincial soldiers. The retreating soldiers brought with them the story of this great battle\, taking the name Ticonderoga home to taverns and newspapers in America and Britain. \nThis fight for the Heights of Carillon at that time was the single most-bloody day in American history\, and gave Fort Carillon a formidable reputation. Having held the French Lines for one day\, French soldiers continued to dig in\, preparing for a second day’s attack. Their somber celebration for the day’s victory was a single cross raised high behind the French Lines. The Marquis de Montcalm ordered this cross raised as thanks for their miraculous victory\, even as they prayed for another such miracle. News of this miraculous victory reached France by the fall of that year. On October 1st\, 1758 the French army staged a reenactment of the battle\, to accompany fireworks to celebrate in front of Paris city hall. \n \nMark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next 1758 Montcalms Cross Battle of Carillon Reenactment in July at historic Fort Ticonderoga! \nTags: Montcalms Cross Battle of Carillon Reenactment at Fort Ticonderoga\, French & Indian War Reenactment\, Montcalms Cross Battle of Carillon Reenactment\, 1758 Battle of Carillon Reenactment\, Battle of Carillon Reenactment \nView other French & Indian War Reenactments and Other Events\nFort Ticonderoga Special Events\, History & Living History Daily Demonstrations URL:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/event/montcalms-cross-battle-of-carillon-reenactment-at-fort-ticonderoga/ LOCATION:Fort Ticonderoga\, 100 Fort Ti Road\, Ticonderoga\, NY\, 12883\, United States CATEGORIES:Battle Reenactments & Encampments,French & Indian War Reenactment,Living History Events,US Historic Reenactor Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Montcalms-Cross-Battle-of-Carillon-Reenactment-23b-1000x667.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Fort Ticonderoga- Living History & Reenactments":MAILTO:info@fort-ticonderoga.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190720 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190722 DTSTAMP:20260417T042912 CREATED:20160626T091913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190416T124743Z UID:5803-1563580800-1563753599@www.crazycrow.com SUMMARY:Cass River Colonial Encampment DESCRIPTION:2019 Cass River Colonial Encampment\n\nRate This Event\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nExperience the Cass River Colonial Encampment on July 20-21\, 2019 at Frankenmuth River Place Shops in Frankenmuth\, Michigan. The Cass River Colonial Encampment is an 18th Century encampment of historical reenactors representing British\, French and American troops and militia of both the French & Indian War and Revolutionary War eras. \nAlong the banks of the Cass River and on the grounds of the River Place Shops in Frankenmuth\, hundreds will gather to reenact American’s war for independence at the Cass River Colonial Encampment. Each day about 11:00 a.m. there will be a mock battle between the redcoats and their Native American allies against the American colonials and their French allies. \n\nCass River Colonial Encampment\nThere is a quarter mile of beautiful Cass River frontage and sloping banks around the historic wooden covered bridge area which makes for perfect campsites for the Cass River Colonial Encampment. Against this ideal backdrop\, families can witness our national heritage up close and personal by stepping back in time to view four staged battles taking place Saturday and Sunday. This is a great learning opportunity for youngsters of all ages. \nIn addition to witnessing the key tactical battles and the exploits of early American explorers\, guests can experience 18th century colonial America\, including military camps\, troop inspections\, flag ceremonies\, period concerts\, games\, fashion shows and many other events. Visitors can also shop for souvenirs being sold by historical vendors at more than 30 tent and camp sites. \nKilt-wearing Scots will charge colonial soldiers during Cass River Colonial Encampment. The grounds are perfect\, the reenactors are really into the roles they play – and are good at answering questions and explaining things to youngsters of all ages. The Cass River Colonial Encampment and it’s reenactors make history truly come to life. \nVisit and tour military camps and shop at historical vendors:\nSaturday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm\nSunday: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm \nLocation\nFrankenmuth River Place Shops\n925 South Main Street\nFrankenmuth\, MI 48734 \nFor More Information\nFrankenmuth River Place Shops\nPhone: 800-600-0105; Email: jhaynes@bavarianinn.com \nTo be a participant in this event\, please contact:\nRenactors: Brent Kemmer kemmerc@hotmail.com\nVoyagers: Merlyn Hodge lafalcon@tds.net \nCass River Colonial Encampment Mini Gallery\n\n \nCass River Colonial Encampment Schedule (subject to change)\nSaturday\n9:00am – Camps Open/Drill and Inspection (In Camps)\n10:00am – Flag Ceremony (Formation & March from Bridge to Platz)\n10:30am – Irish & Folk Song Concert (Festival Platz Stage)\n11:00am – Tactical Battle (Battle Hill Area)\n11:30am – Drum & Fife Concert (Festival Platz Stage)\n1:00pm – Drill / Musket Firing (Battle Hill Area)\n1:00pm – Irish & Folk Song Concert (Festival Platz Stage)\n1:30pm – Drum & Fife Concert (Festival Platz Stage)\n2:00pm – Revolutionary War Fashion Show (Festival Platz Stage)\n2:30pm – Knife and Hawk Throw Competition (Festival Platz)\n3:00pm – Tactical Battle (Battle Hill Area)\n4:00pm – Irish & Folk Song Concert (Festival Platz Stage)\n4:00pm – Observe A Colonial Tea Party (Festival Platz)\n4:30pm – Drum & Fife Concert (Festival Platz Stage)\n5:30pm – Flag Ceremony (Festival Platz)\n6:00pm – Camps Closed For The Day \nSunday\n9:00am – Camps Open\n9:30am – Drill and Inspection (In Camps)\n10:15am – Flag Ceremony (Formation & March-Bridge to Festival Platz)\n10:30am – Drum & Fife Concert (Festival Platz Stage)\n11:15am – Tactical Battle*-Revolutionary War (Battle on Covered Bridge)\n11:30am – Irish & Folk Song Concert (Festival Platz Stage)\n12:30pm – Drum & Fife Concert (Festival Platz Stage)\n1:00pm – Drill & Musket Firing-Revolutionary War (Battle Hill Area)\n1:30pm – Drum & Fife Concert (Festival Platz Stage)\n2:00pm – French & Indian War Fashion Show (Festival Platz Stage)\n2:30pm – Irish & Folk Song Concert (Festival Platz Stage)\n3:00pm – Tactical Battle\, French & Indian War (Battle Hill Area)\n3:30pm – Irish & Folk Song Concert (Festival Platz Stage)\n4:00pm – Camps Closed for the Day \n*The Covered Bridge will be CLOSED from 11:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. on Sunday \n \nMark your calendar today so you don’t forget the Cass River Colonial Encampment at Frankenmuth River Place Shops in Frankenmuth\, Michigan. \nTags: Cass River Colonial Encampment\, Cass River Revolutionary War Reenactment\, Revolutionary War Reenactment \nView other Revolutionary War Reenactments & Other Events URL:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/event/cass-river-colonial-encampment/ LOCATION:Frankenmuth River Place Shops\, 925 South Main Street\, Frankenmuth\, MI\, 48734\, United States CATEGORIES:American Revolutionary War Reenactment,French & Indian War Reenactment,Living History Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Cass-River-Colonial-Encampment-02-1350x900.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Frankenmuth River Place Shops":MAILTO:jhaynes@bavarianinn.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190705 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190708 DTSTAMP:20260417T042912 CREATED:20160702T155430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190416T150018Z UID:5987-1562284800-1562543999@www.crazycrow.com SUMMARY:Old Fort Niagara French & Indian War Encampment DESCRIPTION:2019 Old Fort Niagara French & Indian War Encampment\n\nRate This Event\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nExperience the Old Fort Niagara French & Indian War Encampment on July 5-7\, 2019 at Old Fort Niagara in Youngstown\, New York as hundreds of reenactors recreate the historic siege of 1759. As a visitor\, reenactor\, Large scale French & Indian War battle re-enactments\, musket and artillery firings\, music\, food\, military pageantry\, 18th century artisans and merchants\, Native American councils and hands-on activities for families. This is our largest event of the year. \nThree days of living history at Old Fort Niagara put you in the middle of one of the most important and exciting events ever to occur in the Niagara region. Three days of French and Indian War reenactment demonstrations accurately recreate the siege in the order that it happened in 1759. \n\nOld Fort Niagara French & Indian War Encampment\nExperience the siege of 1759 during three days of French and Indian War battle demonstrations and living history camps. Hundreds of French\, British and Native re-enactors gather at Old Fort Niagara to realistically depict the events of July 1759\, when British and provincial forces alongside their Native allies\, laid siege to Fort Niagara for 19 days. The event also features a large camp of 18th century merchants and artisans. \nAdmission\nAdults: $13.00\nChildren (6 to 12 years old): $ 9.00\nChildren (5 and under): FREE \nOld Fort Niagara French & Indian War Reenactment Program activities include:\nFRIDAY\n10:00 a.m. Opening Ceremony- Trooping of the Colors\n10:30 a.m. Special Tour- Get acquainted with the strategies and tactics of an 18th century siege.\n11:00 a.m. Engineer’s Recon. – The British Army has landed four miles east of Fort Niagara. British military engineers advance to reconnoiter the Fort and plan their attack. They are spotted by French defenders and fired upon.\nNoon- Battle of the Bateau- British troops attempt to reconnoiter the Fort from the water. French infantry and artillery drive them off.\n12:30 p.m. Special Tour – Explore the French defenses and learn how the French plan to protect the fort and its garrison.\n1:00 p.m. Rutherford’s Embassy- Join British Captain Walter Rutherford as he enters the Fort to demand the French surrender. Eavesdrop on his conversation with Captain Pierre Pouchot. Will the defenders surrender without a fight?\n2:00 p.m. British Assault on the Fort- British forces launch an all-out infantry assault on the Fort. Find out why the elaborate tactics employed during a siege made good sense.\n2:30 p.m. Special Tour- Learn about what Fort Niagara looked like in 1759.\n3:00 p.m. Fur Trading Demonstration- Natives and French traders barter furs for European made goods. Learn about the dynamics of the Great Lakes’ first major business enterprise.\n3:30 p.m. Music Demonstration – Fifes and drums present a concert of military music. Learn how musicians regulated and entertained the troops.\n4:00 p.m. Children’s Games- Play period games that are low tech but great fun. \nOld Fort Niagara French & Indian War Encampment Mini-Gallery\n[/fusion_gallery]\n \nSATURDAY\n10:00 a.m. Special Tour- Find out how the British got to Fort Niagara in 1759.\n10:30 a.m. Siege Demonstration- Advance the guns! The British move up their artillery under French fire.\n11:00 a.m. Native Allies- Join Britain’s Native allies as they meet with Sir William Johnson and receive gifts in exchange for their support.\n11:30 a.m. Special Tour- Enter the French defenses and learn how the French plan to defend the Fort and its garrison.\nNoon- Rampart Firing Demonstration- Join French soldiers as they fire upon British attackers.\n12:30 p.m. Dauphin Battery Artillery Firing- Feel the ground shake as French gunners fire the five cannons in the Dauphin Battery.\n1:00 p.m. Native/French Council – Be part of the council as Captain Pierre Pouchot and Kaendae plan a strategy for alienating Britain’s Native allies.\n2:00 p.m. French Sortie- What starts as a reconnaissance mission turns into an attack that overruns the British positions. See how the redcoats react.\n2:30 p.m. Special Tour- Learn what the Fort looked like in 1759.\n3:00 p.m. Music Demonstration – Fifes and drums present a concert of military music. Learn how musicians regulated and entertained the troops.\n3:30 p.m. Rampart Firing Demonstration- Join French soldiers as they fire upon British attackers.\n4:00 p.m. Kids Drill- All ages are invited to join the army and learn the manual exercise (drill) of the 1750s. \nSUNDAY\n10:00 a.m. Church Call\n11:00 a.m. The Battle of La Belle Famille- French relief forces try to break through to the Fort but are defeated in a quick but decisive battle.\nNoon Music Demonstration – Fifes and drums present a concert of military music. Learn how musicians regulated and entertained the troops.\n12:30 p.m. Special Tour – enter the French defenses and the British sap and compare both sides’ tactics.\n1:00 p.m. Siege Demonstration- Learn how the engineers and sappers have advanced the British guns to point blank range. The Fort’s north bastion is decimated and the defenders’ situation grows desperate.\n2:00 p.m. British Assault on the Fort- the British launch a final assault on the Fort forcing the French to request surrender terms.\n3:00 p.m. Surrender Ceremony- Captain Pouchot musters his weary defenders on the parade ground as British troops assume control of the Fort and Native allies help themselves to French trade goods.\nThe Officers’ Club\, which opened in 1938 and served the 28th Infantry Regiment that fought in World War I\, will be open daily from 11am to 4pm. \nFrench & Indian War Re-Enactors\nOld Fort Niagara Welcomes Reenactors to the French and Indian War Encampment to re-live the Historic Siege of 1759. \nFort Niagara French & Indian War Encampment Activities Include:\nA recreation of the 1759 siege as closely as we can portray it. Siege works and demonstrations\, progressive programs that follow the actions of July 6-25\, 1759\, battles\, native councils\, artillery bombardments\, fortification and trade\, foodways\, sutlers\, women’s program\, 18th century camps… \nHospitality for Reenactors\nFree Breakfasts\, Free Ice\, Firewood\, & Showers\nSaturday and Sunday Night Taverns for REENACTORS ONLY with live period music. \nLocation\nOld Fort Niagara\n102 Morrow Plaza\n(in Fort Niagara State Park)\nYoungstown\, NY 14174\n(716) 745-7611 \nTake a Virtual Tour of Old Fort Niagara \nFor More Information: Call (716) 745-7611 \n \nMark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Old Fort Niagara French & Indian War Encampment in Youngstown\, New York. \nTags: Old Fort Niagara French & Indian War Encampment\, Old Fort Niagara French & Indian War Reenactment\, French & Indian War Reenactment \nView other French & Indian War Reenactments and Other Events URL:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/event/old-fort-niagara-french-indian-war-encampment/ LOCATION:Old Fort Niagara – Standing Guard Since 1726\, 102 Morrow Plaza\, Youngstown\, NY\, 14174\, United States CATEGORIES:0-Regular Recurranace,4th of July Weekend Rendezvous & Historic Reenactments,French & Indian War Reenactment,History Festivals,Living History Events,US Historic Reenactor Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Old-Fort-Niagara-French-and-Indian-War-Encampment-28-1000x667.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Old Fort Niagara Association":MAILTO:eschrader@oldfortniagara.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190629 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190701 DTSTAMP:20260417T042912 CREATED:20180504T150006Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190605T142944Z UID:24271-1561766400-1561939199@www.crazycrow.com SUMMARY:Mille Lacs History Festival and Rendezvous DESCRIPTION:2019 Mille Lacs History Festival and Rendezvous\n\nRate This Event\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nExperience early fur trade-era life at the 27th Annual Mille Lacs History Festival and Rendezvous on June 29-30\, 2019 six miles south of Isle\, Minnesota. All re-enactors from the French & Indian War through the Rocky Mountain Fur Trade are welcome. \n\nMille Lacs History Festival and Rendezvous\nSince 1993\, the Mille Lacs History Festival and Rendezvous has been held in late June in a rolling field in the woods south of Mille Lacs Lake. The event produces a bloom of white canvas in the form of tents in the style of 200 years ago. The rendezvous has become a highly regarded living history event within Minnesota. It’s a regular destination for up to 150 living history participants living in a frontier city of 55 to 75 primitive camps\, and for many\, a yearly reunion. \nA big part of the experience is the camaraderie among the re-enactors\, known as voyageurs and buckskinners\, while the other is the passion of demonstrating skills and crafts of 200 years ago to kids of all ages. The fur trade era is well connected to the Mille Lacs area\, and there were multiple trading posts\, trails and portages present. And both Aitkin and Morrison Counties were named after fur traders. \nThe Rendezvous Camp is open to the public on Saturday and Sunday beginning at 9 a.m.\, with a donation needed for entry by those over 10 years old. The location is six miles south of Isle or 16 miles north of Ogilvie on Hwy. 47\, then one mile west on Red Road. \nThe sights\, sounds and smells of 200 years ago come alive once again\, with the opportunity to bring home some Americana of the time that the participants make and sell. There will be food\, blacksmiths\, woodcarvers\, woodworkers\, ropemakers\, music\, a storyteller and surprises. It’s never known just who might show up. The event kicks off with a 21-gun national salute at 10 a.m. on Saturday. Impromptu skills demonstrations and music are ongoing throughout the event by many artisans and primitive campers. \nThis event has been presented each year since 1993 by the Mille Lacs Lake Historical society of Isle\, Minnesota. It originally was planned to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the organization\, and became an annual event. \nHours\n9am-6 pm Saturday and 9am-4pm on Sunday \nPublic Admission:\n$8.00 at gate\nFREE to those 10 & under\n9:00 – 6:00 Saturday / 9:00 – 4:00 Sunday\nPrimitive Camping: $30.00 per site \nFolk Arts Site:\n$30.00 (10’ x 10’ space) \nNon-Primitive Tent & R.V. Sites\n$30.00 (No Power or Running Water) \n \nCelebrate the Fur Trade!\n* 1840s Rendezvous Camp\n* History & Storytelling\n* Black Powder Shooting\n* Folk Arts\n* Demonstrations\n* Music & Entertainment\n* Food & Drink \nPresented By\n* Mille Lacs Lake Historical Society\n* Jim & Kate West\n* Mille Lac Fur Company Members \nSchedule & Activities\n* Camp Meeting Friday at 8:00 PM.\n* Potluck Supper Saturday at 6:00PM.\n* Naming ceremonies\, winners\, contests\, & planning for next year at 7:00PM Saturday.\n* Stories\, Visiting\, & Music Jam at 8:00PM Saturday.\n* National Salute & Flag Raising 10:00 AM Saturday.\n* Camp set-up Friday\, early arrivals O.K. with notice.\n* No extra trade fees! *No Shoot Fee for campers!!\n* Wood\, water\, & toilets provided.\n* Period camp\, trade goods & clothing mandated.\n* Pre-registration preferred\, not mandatory.\n* No vehicles in camp 8AM Saturday – 4PM Sunday.\n* Family event – No inappropriate behavior.\n* Atlatl Competition!\n* Primitive Archery Competition!\n* Tomahawk Competition!\n* No loaded weapons in camp! \nTO PRE-REGISTER FOR A SITE AND ALSO RECEIVE A DETAILED MAP\nSEND A SELF ADDRESSED STAMPED ENVELOPE TO:\nM.L.L.H.S. HISTORY FEST\nP.O. BOX 42\nISLE\, MN 56342 \nLocation\nMLHFR Site\nSix miles south of Isle\nIsle\, MN 56342 \nDirections: Located six miles south of Isle\, MN on Highway 47 or sixteen miles north of Ogilvie on Hwy. 47\, and 1.5 mile west on Red Road. Due to the width of Red Road\, it will be one way only heading west from Highway 47. There is another outlet to Mille Lacs County Road # 27. A right turn brings you back to Highway 47. Watch for signs! \n \nFor More Information\ne-mail millelacs.vous@gmail.com\nOr call (763)757-4118 and leave a message\nBooshway: Alaina Tschida 320-250-4796\nSegundo: John A Lindholm 218-929-7171 \nMark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Mille Lacs History Festival and Rendezvous in June six miles south of Isle\, Minnesota. \nTags: Mille Lacs History Festival and Rendezvous\, Mille Lacs History Festival\, Mille Lacs History Rendezvous\, Minnesota Rendezvous\, Minnesota Voyageur Rendezvous \nView Other Minnesota Rendezvous\nView other Voyageur Rendezvous or Encampments URL:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/event/mille-lacs-history-festival-and-rendezvous/ LOCATION:MLHFR Site\, Six miles south of Isle\, Isle\, MN\, 56342\, United States CATEGORIES:0-Regular Recurranace,French & Indian War Reenactment,History Festivals,Living History Events,Minnesota Rendezvous,Mountain Man Rendezvous,Same week in month,Voyageur Rendezvous or Encampment ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Mille-Lacs-History-Festival-and-Rendezvous-03-900x600.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mille Lacs Lake Historical Society":MAILTO:millelacs.vous@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190629 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190701 DTSTAMP:20260417T042912 CREATED:20180217T173257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190125T054817Z UID:22757-1561766400-1561939199@www.crazycrow.com SUMMARY:Fort Dobbs Militia Muster French and Indian War Reenactment DESCRIPTION:2019 Fort Dobbs Militia Muster French and Indian War Reenactment\n\nRate This Event\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nJoin us for the annual Fort Dobbs Militia Muster French and Indian War Reenactment on June 29-30\, 2019 at the Fort Dobbs State Historic Site in Statesville\, North Carolina. At the Fort Dobbs Militia Muster\, living history interpreters will recreate an 18th century militia muster during a free event at the Fort Dobbs Historic Site. The presentation on Saturday and Sunday will feature musket firing\, cooking and other parts of military camp life. Visitors will be invited to join the ranks and learn marching drills each afternoon. \n\nFort Dobbs Militia Muster French and Indian War Reenactment\nMilitary training was part of life for the citizen soldiers\, and the muster re-enactment will portray residents of “Fourth Creek Settlement\,” as Statesville then was known. All males ages 16-60 were required by law to serve in North Carolina’s militia during the French and Indian War. These civilians would gather at appointed times during the year to practice military drill and could be used to quickly form an army for defense at times of invasion. Historic interpreters representing the Rowan County militia will offer on-going displays of military camp life\, as well as featured musket and cannon firing demonstrations. \nFort Dobbs preserves and interprets the history of the fort and North Carolina’s role in the French and Indian War. It is the only state historic site associated with the war\, which lasted from 1754 to 1763. \nAdmission: $2.00 ($2.00 donation suggested) \nHours:\nSaturday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 a.m.\nSunday 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. \nReenactors: Anyone wishing to participate in the Fort Dobbs War for Empire Reenactment needs to register. Reenactor Registration Form \nLocation:\nFort Dobbs State Historic Site\n438 Fort Dobbs Road\nStatesville\, NC 28625 \nDirections: From Interstate 40\, take either US 21 North (exit 151) or NC 115 North (exit. 150). From US 21\, turn left onto Fort Dobbs Road. From NC 115\, veer right onto S. Chipley Ford Road\, then turn right onto Fort Dobbs Road. \nFor More Information: Call 704-873-5882; Email: info@fortdobbs.org \n \nHistory of Fort Dobbs\nFort Dobbs was the only permanent frontier provincial fort in the colony of North Carolina. Construction began in late 1755 and was completed one year later. It served as the military headquarters for the frontier company (approximately fifty men) as well as a safe-haven for settlers. The fort was attacked on the night of February 27\, 1760 when more than 70 Cherokees were repelled. The garrison suffered two men wounded\, as well as having one colonial boy killed. The Cherokee were reported to have lost 10-12 men killed and wounded. By the end of 1761\, the British had essentially won the war and only thirty troops remained at the fort. Colonial leaders disbanded the troops and removed all the supplies of the garrison as settlement moved far west of the fort. The neglected fort was in ruins by 1766. \nReconstruction of Fort Dobbs\nSoon after protecting the site of Fort Dobbs in 1909\, the Daughters of the American Revolution recognized the need to reconstruct the blockhouse. Following initial archaeological investigations in the 1960’s and ’70’s the site became a State Historic Site\, but with several key questions about the original structure still unanswered\, no immediate reconstruction effort was planned.[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”Read More”]\nIn 2003\, the reincorporated non-profit Friends of Fort Dobbs took up the vision of then-site manager Beth Hill to begin an effort to rebuild. More than a decade of hard work ensued. The Friends undertook a fundraising campaign to fund the effort and co-operated with State officials\, historians\, historic building specialists\, architects\, and noted archaeologist Dr. Larry Babits to develop feasible\, historically sound plans and the capital needed to make Fort Dobbs stand on the banks of Fourth Creek once again. \nFollowing several other facility improvements to the site\, ground was broken for the new fort in August of 2016. A mix of modern and 18th Century construction techniques have been employed to meet the challenge of building a structure that must simultaneously meet modern building standards while also approximating an entirely hand-build piece of military engineering from 260 years ago. We hope\, with your support\, to have Fort Dobbs open as a living history exhibit on a grand scale by early 2019![/su_spoiler][/su_accordion] \nMark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Fort Dobbs Militia Muster French and Indian War Reenactment at the Fort Dobbs State Historic Site in Statesville\, North Carolina. \nTags: Fort Dobbs Militia Muster\, Fort Dobbs Militia Muster French and Indian War Reenactment\, Militia Muster\, French and Indian War Reenactment\, French & Indian War Reenactment \nView other War of 1812 Encampments & Reenactments URL:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/event/fort-dobbs-militia-muster-french-and-indian-war-reenactment/ LOCATION:Fort Dobbs State Historic Site\, 438 Fort Dobbs Road\, Statesville\, NC\, 28625\, United States CATEGORIES:0-Regular Recurranace,French & Indian War Reenactment,Living History Events,Same week in month ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Fort-Dobbs-Militia-Muster-French-and-Indian-War-Reenactment-04-850x567.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Fort Dobbs":MAILTO:info@fortdobbs.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190615 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190617 DTSTAMP:20260417T042912 CREATED:20160619T192048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181107T193555Z UID:5641-1560556800-1560729599@www.crazycrow.com SUMMARY:Fort Meigs Muster on the Maumee DESCRIPTION:2019 Fort Meigs Muster on the Maumee\n\nRate This Event\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nExperience a military timeline at Fort Meigs Muster on the Maumee on June 15-16\, 2018 at Fort Meigs in Perrysburg\, Ohio. “Ten Centuries of Soldiers” is on display on Fathers Day weekend each year at Fort Meigs Muster on the Maumee where you can witness the evolution of the common soldier. At Fort Meigs Muster on the Maumee\, soldiers\, artisans\, and civilians give demonstrations throughout the weekend. Period military camps are open for visiting. Weapon demonstrations take place each day. \n\nFort Meigs Muster on the Maumee\nMilitary history enthusiasts will not want to miss the unique “Muster” being hosted by Fort Meigs where you will see the evolution of the common soldier from the Vikings to the Roman soldiers to the modern American military. \nOne of the largest and most diverse historical events in the US\, Fort Meigs Muster on the Maumee featues military re-enactors portraying soldiers from 10 centuries\, including: Vikings\, Roman legions\, medieval footmen\, soldiers of the American Revolution and Civil War\, soldiers of World War I and II and servicemen from the war in Vietnam. \nVisit period military camps where re-enactors answer questions about their particular era. Throughout the day there will also be numerous weapons demonstrations involving muskets\, rifles and artillery. \nPeriod artisans and tradespeople will be on hand giving demonstrations and offering their merchandise for sale. There will also be an abundance of food available for purchase at the USO Canteen. \nFort Meigs Re-Enactors Invited\nRe-enactors are invited to attend Muster on the Maumee. Pre-registration is required. Register individually or register your entire unit – all on one form! Head to the Muster on the Maumee registration form now!\n\nEVENT HOURS\n9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. both days\nDetailed schedule below \nEVENT ADMISSION RATES\nAdults: $11.00\nSeniors (60+): $9.00\nStudents: $6.00\nOHC members: $2.00\nAges 5 & Under: FREE\nU.S. Military (Active Duty & Family): FREE \nFort Meigs Muster on the Maumee Mini-Gallery\n\n \nLocation\nFort Meigs\n29100 W. River Road\nPerrysburg\, OH 43551 \nFor More Information: Call 419.874.4121; Email info@fortmeigs.org \nAbout Fort Meigs: War of 1812 Bastion Against the British\nFort Meigs\, named after then Governor of Ohio\, Return Jonathan Meigs\, Jr.\, was first built as a reaction to British attacks on American forts in the Northwest Territory during the War of 1812. It was built in what is now Perrysburg\, Ohio\, on a bluff overlooking the Maumee River rapids. Ground was broken on February 2\, 1813 under the orders of General William Henry Harrison\, who wanted to fortify the region. Throughout the next three months professional soldiers and militiamen alike persevered through cold winter weather and mud that would at times be knee-deep. Despite horrid weather and disease in the camp\, the American army was able to complete Fort Meigs by the end of April\, 1813\, just in time for a British attack. Begin your journey in the Fort Meigs Visitor Center. Purchase tickets to explore the fort or shop the museum store. The administrative offices\, museum\, education center\, restrooms and vending machines are all found in the Visitor Center. All visits to Fort Meigs begin and end here. It is your gateway to life in 1813! For more information about Fort Meigs\, click the link in the ‘venue’ section. \nMark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Fort Meigs Muster on the Maumee in June on Father’s Day Weekend at Fort Meigs in Perrysburg\, Ohio. \nTags: Fort Meigs Muster on the Maumee\, Fort Meigs Military Timeline\, Revolutionary War Muster\, Civil War Muster\, War of 1812 Muster \nView other Revolutionary War Reenactments\, Musters\, Encampments & Other Events\n \nView other War of 1812 Reenactments & Other Events URL:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/event/fort-meigs-muster-maumee/ LOCATION:Fort Meigs\, 29100 W. River Rd.\, Perrysburg\, OH\, 43551\, United States CATEGORIES:0-Regular Recurranace,American Revolutionary War Reenactment,Fathers Day Events,Fathers Day Rendezvous & Historic Reenactments,French & Indian War Reenactment,History Festivals,Living History Events,War of 1812 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/fort-meigs-muster-on-the-maumee-02-850x567.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Fort Meigs Association":MAILTO:suitvest@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190601 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190603 DTSTAMP:20260417T042912 CREATED:20160609T175901Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190605T185031Z UID:5124-1559347200-1559519999@www.crazycrow.com SUMMARY:Annual Fort De Chartres Summer Rendezvous DESCRIPTION:2019 Fort De Chartres Summer Rendezvous\n\nRate This Event\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nJoin us at the 49th Annual Fort De Chartres Summer Rendezvous on June 1-2\, 2019 at Fort De Chartres in Prairie du Rocher\, Illinois. The first weekend in June\, Fort de Chartres State Historic Site hosts the largest rendezvous in Illinois or the Midwest with over a thousand participants\, hundreds of encampments\, and thousands of visitors joining in on the festivities. Based on the traditional French fur trapper’s rendezvous where trappers and traders would meet at a predetermined location to trade furs for necessities\, these rendezvous were the highlight of the fur trapper’s year and now the Fort De Chartres Summer Rendezvous is the highlight of Fort de Chartres’s extensive calendar of historical events and activities. \n\nFort De Chartres Summer Rendezvous\nThe Annual Fort De Chartres Summer Rendezvous offers participants and visitors alike a glimpse into the period from 1740-1840\, a part of Illinois’ past when it was governed not only by France but by Great Britain and the United States as well. Costumed reenactors portray a variety of personas including colonial military units\, mountain men\, Native Americans\, settlers\, merchants\, and more. Historical demonstrations are located at various locations on the grounds and there are periodic demonstrations that include period music\, military drills\, and musket and cannon competitions. \n@ Fort de Chartres State Historic Site\, at 1350 IL Route 155\, 4 miles west of Prairie du Rocher. The event is open and free to general public with special event parking for this event just $5 a car. Donations welcomed. For more information contact the site at (618) 284-7230 or email lesamisdufortdechartres@gmail.com. \nThe two-day popular Annual Fort De Chartres Summer Rendezvous features shooting competitions\, military drills\, dancing\, music\, food\, and traders of eighteenth-century-style goods. The boom of cannons\, the smell of campfires and a parade of colorful uniforms will transport visitors back to the 1700s. The Rendezvous features 18th century military units\, traditional craft demonstrations\, period music and dancing\, black powder shooting events and cannon firings – all from the time when France controlled what is now Illinois. Visitors can try their hand at throwing a tomahawk\, buy hand-made crafts\, learn about French kitchen gardens\, and watch swordsmen duel\, taste delicious food and much more. \nFort De Chartres Summer Rendezvous Mini-Gallery\n[/fusion_gallery]\n \nAs Fort de Chartres is an Illinois Historic Preservation Agency site\, there is a wide variety of interpretive activities that can be found throughout the grounds. These activities run continuously throughout both days. In the Native Crafts area\, visitors can learn first hand the arts of bow and arrow making\, hide tanning\, basket weaving\, the use of native foods and herbs\, pottery\, the construction of wigwams\, and the history of how and why the fur trade became such an important frontier industry. There are also archery demonstrations and competitions. \nThe Colonial Area features demonstrations that include spinning\, dyeing\, the use of looms\, woodworking\, weaving\, quilting\, rope making\, coopering\, and blacksmiths. Located in the Fort buildings themselves are a French Patron (River Boatman\,) a French Marines quarters\, a Jesuit missionary in the Fort’s Chapel\, and the Piethman Museum. A French Colonial garden\, oxen\, and baked goods for sale from a working stone oven can be found near the demonstration areas. Throughout the grounds are demonstrations by independent merchants illustrating their skills\, and displaying and selling their creations. \nFort de Chartres began as a French military outpost. The reconstructed stone fort represents the third fort built by the French\, the first two wooden forts having been destroyed by the Mississippi River. It was this stone fort that the French turned over to the British in 1765 after the end of the French and Indian War. The British abandoned this fort\, moving their territorial headquarters to the nearby town of Kaskaskia. The abandoned stone fort was visited by George Rogers Clark during his expedition during the Revolutionary War. Representing this military tradition are a number of military reenactment units and marching bands representing all three colonial powers. Rifle\, musket\, and artillery competitions are all part of the scheduled programs. \nPeriod music can be found at any time during Fort De Chartres Summer Rendezvous. A center stage is set up within the fort and features various musical groups throughout the day. Many of these groups can be found entertaining visitors throughout the grounds when they are not featured on the main stage. In addition marching military bands with drums\, flutes\, bagpipes\, and other instruments can be seen patrolling the grounds. \nHundreds of tents\, teepees\, and other primitive shelters become the weekend home for the over one thousand reenactors who come to the Fort De Chartres June Rendezvous from across the country. Visitors can gain a lot of insight into the life styles of the fur trapping era by exploring the Primitive Camp. The reenactors are a friendly bunch and are happy to talk about the specifics of their camp and the personas they portray. Sutlers\, merchants\, and trade blankets are located throughout the grounds selling many period related goods that are only available at this type of event. \n \nLocation\nFort de Chartres State Historic Site\n350 State Route 155\nPrairie du Rocher\, IL 62277\nDirections: 4 miles west of Prairie du Rocher\, about an hours drive south of St. Louis. Take IL-3 to Ruma and then turn west on IL-155. Follow IL-155 through Prairie du Rocher to the site. \nFor more information: call 618-284-7230. \nMark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Fort De Chartres Summer Rendezvous on the first weekend of June at Fort De Chartres in Prairie du Rocher\, Illinois. \nTags: Fort De Chartres Summer Rendezvous\, Fort De Chartres Rendezvous\, Fort De Chartres June Rendezvous\, Fort De Chartres Voyageur Rendezvous\, Voyageur Rendezvous \nView Other Fort de Chartres Events\nView other Buckskinner Rendezvous URL:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/event/annual-fort-de-chartres-summer-rendezvous/ LOCATION:Fort De Chartres State Historic Site\, 1350 State Route 155\, Prairie du Rocher\, IL\, 62277\, United States CATEGORIES:0-Regular Recurranace,American Revolutionary War Reenactment,French & Indian War Reenactment,Historic American Forts,Illinois Rendezvous,Living History Events,Mountain Man Rendezvous,Same week in month,Voyageur Rendezvous or Encampment ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Annual-Fort-De-Chartres-Summer-Rendezvous-21-1000x667.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Les Coureurs des Bois de Fort de Chartres":MAILTO:jayrodd75@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190525 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190528 DTSTAMP:20260417T042912 CREATED:20170525T124719Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190126T071924Z UID:15689-1558742400-1559001599@www.crazycrow.com SUMMARY:Fort Michilimackinac Reenactment Pageant DESCRIPTION:2019 Fort Michilimackinac Reenactment Pageant\n\nRate This Event\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nDon’t miss the 57th Annual Fort Michilimackinac Reenactment Pageant on May 25-27\, 2019 at historic Fort Michilimackinac in Mackinaw City\, Michigan. The Fort Michilimackinac Reenactment Pageant is a reenactment of the events that took place at Fort Michilimackinac with a story that begins with friendship\, respect and cooperative trading between the Native Americans\, French and the Voyageurs and Traders. Following the French and Indian War\, the Fort comes under the rule of the British\, who treat the Native Americans as servants. The great Ottawa Chief Pontiac calls for a war council and devises a blueprint to decimate the British\, which includes the playing of an innocent baggataway game. Will Chief Pontiac’s plan succeed? You have to come to the Fort Michilimackinac Reenactment Pageant and see! \n\nFort Michilimackinac Reenactment Pageant\nThe Fort Michilimackinac Reenactment Pageant cast consists of community volunteers who portray British and French Soldiers\, Colonial Women and Men\, Native Americans and Voyageurs. The Fort Michilimackinac Reenactment Pageant is the longest running free Memorial Day historical program in U.S. More than 400 cast members take part in the three-day Memorial Day weekend pageant that brings to life the 1763 Fort Michilimackinac battle between the French\, British\, and Native Americans. \nThe Fort Michilimackinac Reenactment Pageant cast members are clad in period costumes and demonstrate the way of life for residents of Northern Michigan in the 1760s. A highlight of the weekend is the Memorial Day Parade through the streets of Mackinaw City that includes more than 100 bands\, acts\, and floats. \nAdmission (to Fort):\nAdults $12.50\nChild (5-12) $7.50\nUnder 5 Free \nFort Michilimackinac Reenactment Pageant Schedule (subject to change)\nSaturday\n9:00 am\, Fort Michilimackinac opens\, Voyageurs Shoot at the range (Windmill farms) (Sunday if rain)\n1:00 pm\, Grand Parade\n3:00 pm\, 18th Century fashion show\, fort parade grounds\n3:30 pm\, Reenactment at Fort Michilimackinac\n8:30 pm\, Fireside Activities Voyageurs Camp\nDusk\, Fireworks display water front state dock area.\nAfter fireworks\, Camp Activities (Voyageurs Camp) \nFort Michilimackinac Reenactment Pageant Mini-Gallery\n\n \nSunday\n9:00 am\, Fort opens\n9:30 am\, Voyageurs Knive & Hawk (Voyageurs Camp)\n10:30 am\, Voyageurs children’s game\, high school\n2pm\, 18th Century Mackinac Fashion Show\, fort parade grounds\n2:30 pm\, Reenactment at Fort Michilimackinac\n4:30 pm\,Voyageurs Other Competitions (Voyageurs Camp) \nMonday\n8:30 am – 9:30 am\, Memorial Day Service: Marina Park/Cemetery\n9:00 am\, Fort opens\n2:00 pm\, 18th Century Mackinac Fashion Show\, fort parade grounds\n2:30 pm\, Reenactment at Fort Michilimackinac \nLocation\nFort Michilimackinac\n102 Straits Ave\nMackinaw City\, Michigan 49701\n(231) 436-5563 \nAbout Fort Michilimackinac \nFort Michilimackinac was an 18th-century French\, and later British\, fort and trading post at the Straits of Mackinac; it was built on the northern tip of the lower peninsula of the present-day state of Michigan in the United States. Built around 1715\, and abandoned in 1783\, it was located along the Straits\, which connected Lake Huron and Lake Michigan of the Great Lakes of North America. Present-day Mackinaw City developed around the site of the fort\, which has been designated as a National Historic Landmark. The Fort Michilimackinac was relocated to the new Fort Mackinac (don’t get them confused) on Mackinac Island during the American Revolution\, with some of the buildings moved across the ice in the winter of 1780-1781. The remaining structures were burnt to the ground. \n \nMark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Fort Michilimackinac Reenactment Pageant on Memorial Day Weekend at historic Fort Michilimackinac in Mackinaw City\, Michigan. \nTags: Fort Michilimackinac Reenactment Pageant\, Michigan Voyageur Rendezvous\, Michigan Rendezvous\, French & Indian War Reenactment \nView other French & Indian War Reenactments and Other Events\nView other Longhunter Rendezvous or Encampments\nView other Voyageur Rendezvous or Encampments URL:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/event/fort-michilimackinac-reenactment-pageant/ LOCATION:Fort Michilimackinac\, 102 Straits Ave\, Mackinaw City\, MI\, 49701\, United States CATEGORIES:0-Regular Recurranace,Battle Reenactments & Encampments,French & Indian War Reenactment,Historic American Forts,Indian Wars,Living History Events,Memorial Day Events,Memorial Day Rendezvous and Reenactments,Voyageur Rendezvous or Encampment ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Fort-Michilimackinac-Reenactment-Pageant-22-1000x667.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Fort Michilimackinac Reenactment Committee":MAILTO:porterp@michigan.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190518 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190520 DTSTAMP:20260417T042912 CREATED:20170129T145759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181111T195525Z UID:11100-1558137600-1558310399@www.crazycrow.com SUMMARY:Spring Fort Loudoun Garrison Weekend DESCRIPTION:2019 Spring Fort Loudoun Garrison Weekend\n\nRate This Event\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nJoin us for the Spring Fort Loudoun Garrison Weekend on May 17-18\, 2019 at the Fort Loudoun State Historic Park in Vonore\, Tennessee. Fort Loudoun Garrison Weekend is a free\, family-friendly\, living history event that features the daily lives of the men\, women and children of Fort Loudoun. \nView an 18th century infirmary\, the soldier’s barracks\, the commander’s quarters\, blacksmith shop and a Cherokee encampment. Musket and artillery firing demonstrations will take place throughout the day. \n\nSpring Fort Loudoun Garrison Weekend\nSaturday Garrison Schedule\n10:00 a.m. Raising of Colors\n12:00 Noon Gun\n5:00 p.m. Lowering of Colors \nSunday Garrison Schedule\n10:00 a.m. Raising of Colors\n10:30 a.m. Divinie Services\n12:00 Noon Gun\n2:00 p.m. Lowering of Colors \nLocation\nFort Loudoun State Park\n338 Fort Loudoun Road\nVonore\, TN 37885 \nFor More Information\nPark Office/Registration: Call 423-420-2331; Email hobart.akin@tn.gov \nAbout Fort Loudoun\nFort Loudoun is one of the earliest British fortifications on the western frontier\, built in 1756. The fort was reconstructed during the Great Depression and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1965. \nThe Fort Loudoun State Historic Park features a visitor center/museum\, reconstructed Fort Loudoun\, and stabilized ruins of Tellico Blockhouse (1794-1807). Fort Loudoun was constructed by the British Colony of South Carolina to ally the Overhill Cherokee Nation in the fight against the French and to guarantee that trade would continue between the Cherokee and South Carolina. \nBut relations between South Carolina and the Cherokee Nation broke down and the Cherokee captured Fort Loudoun and its garrison. It is thought that the Cherokees destroyed the fort shortly thereafter. The blockhouse served as a gateway (with passes required) into Cherokee land\, a trading post\, and a factory to teach new skills to the Cherokees. \nPicnic tables\, fishing pier\, hiking trails and boat dock are available. Boat launching ramps are available off site. The Historic Area hosts many seasonal events\, such as Fort Loudoun Garrison Weekends with reenactors\, an 18th Century Trade Faire\, and student field trips. \n \nMark your calendar today so you won’t miss the next Spring Fort Loudoun Garrison Weekend at Fort Loudoun State Park in Vonore\, Tennessee. \nTags: Spring Fort Loudoun Garrison Weekend\, Fort Loudoun Garrison Weekend\, French & Indian War Encampment\, French & Indian War Reenactment \nView other French & Indian War Reenactments and Other Events URL:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/event/spring-fort-loudoun-garrison-weekend/ LOCATION:Fort Loudoun State Park\, 338 Fort Loudoun Road\, Vonore\, TN\, 37885\, United States CATEGORIES:0-Regular Recurranace,French & Indian War Reenactment,Historic American Forts,Living History Events,Same week in month ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Fort-Loudoun-Garrison-Weekend-May-24-1000x667.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Fort Loudoun Association":MAILTO:fortloudoun@tds.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190510 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190519 DTSTAMP:20260417T042912 CREATED:20170207T131930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190308T065152Z UID:11438-1557446400-1558223999@www.crazycrow.com SUMMARY:Manzanita High Mountain Rendezvous DESCRIPTION:2019 Manzanita High Mountain Rendezvous\n\nRate This Event\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nStep back in time at the 26th Annual Manzanita High Mountain Rendezvous on May 10-18\, 2019 at the Northcote Ranch Ranch in Campo\, California and visit a mountain encampment. Meet colorful characters from the French and Indian War\, the North American Fur Trade era to the California Gold Rush\, 1700-1850. The Manzanita High Mountain Rendezvous is fun for the whole family! See history come alive with demonstrations of primitive skills\, blacksmithing\, candle making\, gunsmiths\, woodworking\, flint and steel fire making\, tipis and period tents\, archery\, tomahawk and knife throwing\, target shooting trade goods and clothing. \n\nManzanita High Mountain Rendezvous\nDay Visitors: we are open to the public from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday\, Saturday and Sunday (first weekend). The following weekend we are open Friday and Saturday. No visitors on Sunday as that is teardown day. \nAdmission$5.00 per person. Ages 10 and under free! Military free with ID! Boy Scouts in uniform free! School groups welcome-call in advance for special program. Please leave pets at home. Feel free to bring a picnic lunch and some water\, or eat at one of our restaurants. \nPrimitive Skills Demonstratons & Camp VisitsThere is a blacksmith shop where you can see and learn about the important work of the 1800’s blacksmith. There are plenty of mountain men and women who would love to show you their camp and tell you tall tales and stories. You can shoot a blackpowder gun\, throw a tomahawk\, shoot a bow and arrow or just sit in the shade and enjoy a lemonade.Bring your camera and come an enjoy a trip back in time. \nLocationNorthcote Ranch Ranch2294 Lake Morena DriveCampo\, CA 91906(619) 478-5037 \n \nWe are located at Northcote Ranch near Lake Morena. From interstate 8\, take Buckman Springs Road south for 5.3 miles. Turn right on Oak Dr. and go 1.3 miles. Turn left on Molchan Dr. and go .3 miles to Morena Dr. turn left\, go 15 yards then immediately turn right into the entrance at 2402 Lake Morena Dr. \nTrader’s RowTraders may set up Tuesday May 7th. You must be inperiod correct clothing and all goods must be between 1700 and 1850 time period. Blankettraders limited to $500 value on blanket with no restocking allowed. No plastic. No selling of illegal animal parts. Traders may be asked for a donation of prizes. Trade commissioner has final judgment call. Even Day Shooter’s: Period attire is required. \nMore information:Booshway Ed “Smitty” Smith 760-745-2927Club President Rick Emms 858-748-3209 \n \nMark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Manzanita High Mountain Rendezvous in Campo\, California. \nTags: Manzanita High Mountain Rendezvous\, California Rendezvous\, California Mountain Man Rendezvous \nView other California Rendezvous URL:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/event/manzanita-high-mountain-rendezvous/ LOCATION:Northcote Ranch Ranch\, 2294 Lake Morena Drive\, Campo\, CA\, 91906\, United States CATEGORIES:0-Regular Recurranace,California Rendezvous,French & Indian War Reenactment,Mothers Day Events,Mothers Day Historic Reenactments,Mountain Man Rendezvous ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Manzanita-High-Mountain-Rendezvous-07-850x567.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190503 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190505 DTSTAMP:20260417T042912 CREATED:20190326T131449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190326T132129Z UID:37777-1556841600-1557014399@www.crazycrow.com SUMMARY:Colonial Fort Halifax Festival DESCRIPTION:2019 Colonial Fort Halifax Festival\n\nRate This Event\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nExperience early American history at the Colonial Fort Halifax Festival on May 3-4\, 2019 at the Fort Halifax Park in Halifax\, Pennsylvania next to the beautiful Susquehanna River. We have French and Indian War period re-enactments\, encampments\, speakers\, Native Americans\, early American games\, blacksmithing\, weaving\, entertainment by the Central York Middle School Fife and Drum Corps\, and so much more! Friday is ‘Education Day’ for students; Saturday is the public day. \n\nColonial Fort Halifax Festival\nTravel back in time to the year 1756. March alongside Colonel William Clapham’s 3rd Battalion of the Pennsylvania Regiment as they travel north along the Susquehanna River to establish the “go-between post” or fort to become known as Fort Halifax. Witness through the talents and precision of the many reenactors; British\, Native and French\, as they articulately present the story of Fort Halifax and its importance to the building and sustaining of Fort Augusta. \nThe Colonial Fort Halifax Festival is hosted by Friends of Fort Halifax Park\, Inc. This annual event focuses on Colonial America of the 1700s during French and Indian War times. Experience Battle Reenactments\, Central York MS Fife and Drum Corp performances\, The State Museum of PA Archaeology displays\, Hay Ride tours\, Children’s Activities and Games\, Encampments where you can talk to living historians\, Food Vendors\, Art and Craft Vendors\, and we are adding more every day! Don’t miss this event at scenic Fort Halifax Park on the shore of the Susquehanna River! \nPublic Welcome – Free Admission \nHours: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. \nLocation\nFort Halifax Park\n570 North River Road (SR 147)\nHalifax\, PA 17032 \nFor More Information: Email friendsofforthalifax@gmail.com\nVolunteer Coordinator; Norma Shearer 717-896-8510 nors@comcast.net \nColonial Fort Halifax Festival Mini Gallery\n\n \nColonial Fort Halifax Festival Education Day (Friday): \nReaching young people in the community is an important component of The\nFriends of Fort Halifax\, Inc. Mission. The Colonial Fort Halifax Festival\, including Education Day\, is vital to giving young people a living history lesson that teaches them what early American life was like in their hometown\, the impact Fort Halifax had during the French and Indian War\, its significance to the surrounding areas\, and its importance to the American Colonies\, Pennsylvania\, and the Nation. It is an important event for young people\, helping them understand\, visually imagine\, experience\, and appreciate this local treasure and the history it represents! \nIn conjunction with Halifax School District\, fifth grade students and teachers arrive at Fort Halifax Park for Education Day (traditionally the first Friday/weekend of May). Students are treated to a fifth grade curriculum based living history lesson in colonial life by historians and re-enactors dressed in period attire who have volunteered to serve as docents (guide) for the day. \nPeriod representations\, speakers\, exhibits\, and demonstrations typically include: Blacksmith\, Bladesmith\, Horn Carver\, Pennsylvania Provincial officers and recruits\, Fort Augusta Regimental officers and soldiers\, Camp followers\, Native Americans\, and French Milice (Militia). Frontier living activities include: hunting\, trapping\, weaving\, carpentry\, and early American games. \nPets must be kept on a leash and picked up after. \nMark your calendar today so you don’t miss the Colonial Fort Halifax Festival on the first Saturday of May at the Fort Halifax Park in Halifax\, Pennsylvania. \nTag: Colonial Fort Halifax Festival\, Fort Halifax Colonial Festival\, French and Indian War Reenactment\, French & Indian War Encampment\, Pennsylvania Living History \n \nView other French & Indian War Reenactments\, Musters and Other Events URL:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/event/colonial-fort-halifax-festival/ LOCATION:Fort Halifax Park\, 570 North River Road\, Halifax\, PA\, 17032\, United States CATEGORIES:0-Regular Recurranace,French & Indian War Reenactment,Living History Events,Same week in month ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Colonial-Fort-Halifax-Festival-04-1350x900.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Fort Halifax Park":MAILTO:friendsofforthalifax@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190425 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190429 DTSTAMP:20260417T042912 CREATED:20170318T035005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190422T102110Z UID:13047-1556150400-1556495999@www.crazycrow.com SUMMARY:Fort Frederick 18th Century Market Fair DESCRIPTION:2019 Fort Frederick 18th Century Market Fair\n\nRate This Event\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nJourney to the past at the 25th Annual Fort Frederick 18th Century Market Fair on April 25-29\, 2019 at Fort Frederick State Park in Big Pool\, Maryland. The Fort Frederick 18th Century Market Fair features the best period artisans\, craftspeople\, and sutlers together with an 18th Century encampment. Explore Maryland’s French and Indian War era stone fort built in 1756. See hundreds of reenactors and 18th century sutlers (vendors) selling 18th C. period wares: paintings and prints\, clothing and fabric\, books\, camp gear\, muskets\, fireplace and cooking hardware\, lanterns\, copperware\, etc. Attend the Auction on Saturday for great buys on items donated by the sutlers. \n\nFort Frederick 18th Century Market Fair\nFort Frederick 18th Century Market Fair is hosted by the “Friends of Fort Frederick” in partnership with the staff of Fort Frederick State Park. To get to the Market Fair\, take exit 12 (MD 56) off of I-70\, about 15 minutes west of Hagerstown. Hours are Thursday through Saturday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm; and Sunday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Entrance fees are: Adults – $5\, Children 6 to 12 – $2\, Children 5 and under – Free. 4-Day Passes are available – contact the Visitor Center at 301-842-2155. \nWhen this event began in 1994\, the Fort Frederick 18th Century Market Fair had much more of a rendezvous flavor. Participants portrayed time periods from the 1600s through the end of the mountain-man era in the 1840s\, and even Plains-style teepee camps were common. In 2003\, responsibility for organizing the event shifted from a regional blackpowder club to the Friends of Fort Frederick\, who decided to honor the history of the region and limit the time period for portrayals to the 18th century. \nPublic Hours:\n9:00 am – 5:00 pm Thursday through Saturday\n9:00 am – 3:00 pm on Sunday \nPublic Admission: \nAdults – $5.00\nAges 6 to 12 – $2.00\nAges 5 and Under – free\n4-day passes available; contact the Park Visitor Center at 301-842-2155. \nLocation\nFort Frederick State Park\n11100 Fort Frederick Road\nBig Pool\, MD 21711 \nFor More Information:\nFort Frederick State Park: fortfrederick.statepark@maryland.gov 301-842-2155\nFriends of Fort Frederick: info@friendsoffortfrederick.info\nVolunteer Coordinator: George Michael gfmichael46@gmail.com 301-331-6939\nMarket Fair Committee Secretary Jenifer Scarisbrick 301-824-6512 \nFort Frederick 18th Century Market Fair Mini Gallery\n\n\n[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”FORT FREDERICK MARKET FAIR SCHEDULE (Schedule may be subject to change)”]\nThursday\nAll Day – Visit the sutlers\, encampment and the fort.\nFriday\nAll Day – Visit the sutlers\, encampment and the fort. Enjoy suttler demonstrations.\nAll Day – Living History and military drill demonstrations inside the fort.\nAll Day – Faire Wynds will perform throughout the day.\n11:15 – Meet the British Engineer – inside the fort.\nSaturday\nAll Day – Visit the sutlers\, encampment and the fort. Enjoy suttler demonstrations.\nAll Day – Silas Moore\, Ratcatcher\, and Common Stock Entertainment will roam the fair.\n10:00 – Flag Raising Ceremony and Unit Drills – inside the fort.\n10:30 – Faire Wynds – at their tent near the fort gate.\n11:15 – Meet the British Engineer – inside the fort.\n1:00 – Auction of items donated by sutlers (Preview items 12–1 pm).\n1:00 – Robert Mouland – near the food concession area.\n2:15 – Program of Military Music – inside the fort.\n3:00 – Faire Wynds – at their tent near the fort gate.\n4:45 – Flag Lowering Ceremony – inside the fort.\nSunday\nAll Day – Visit the sutlers\, encampment and the fort. Enjoy suttler demonstrations.\nAll Day – Silas Moore\, Ratcatcher\, and Common Stock Entertainment will roam the fair.\n10:00 – Flag Raising Ceremony and Unit Drill – inside the fort.\n10:30 – Faire Wynds – at their tent near the fort gate.\n1:00 – Robert Mouland – near the food concession area.\n2:15 – Program of Military Music – inside the fort.\n3:00 – Flag Lowering Ceremony – inside the fort.\nPlease check the map in this program for the location of all activities. Further information is available at the HQ – Friends of Fort Frederick – tent in front of the store.[/su_spoiler][/su_accordion] \nThe Fort Frederick 18th Century Market Fair is a juried event. All clothing\, camping gear and equipment used by participants must be appropriate to the time period from 1730 to 1790. Vendors must also meet these standards\, both in their clothing and equipment\, and in the wares offered for sale. First-time vendors are vetted in advance by the Friends of Fort Frederick Trade Committee before they are allowed to participate. \nThe 18th-century timeframe is in keeping with the event’s venue. The centerpiece of Fort Frederick State Park is a massive stone fortification that was built in 1756\, after the defeat of General Braddock exposed the western colonial frontier to attacks by the French and their native allies. \nDuring the Fort Frederick 18th Century Market Fair\, a contingent of reenactors portraying French and Indian War-era Maryland provincial troops man the fort\, live in the barracks and provide interpretive events for visitors. These men portray members of Alexander Beall’s and Joshua Beall’s companies of Maryland forces. During the Market Fair\, the troops have a schedule of exhibitions that they perform. You can watch marching demonstrations\, flag-raising ceremonies or demonstrations of 18th-century military music. \nCivilian reenactors and living historians of every type that you could have found in 18th-century society can be found at the Fort Frederick Market Fair. Most of the campers portray typical frontier types\, dressing and equipping themselves as hunters or scouts. There is also a large contingent that prefers to portray the higher strata of colonial society\, so that\, among the rough-and-tumble long hunters you’ll find powdered-wig aristocrats and evening-gowned ladies. There are also quite a few reenactors who portray Native Americans of the period. \nRogers’ Rangers at the Market Fair\nFort Frederick 18th Century Market Fair also serves as one of the largest gatherings of Rogers’ Rangers reenactors. Roger’s Rangers started as an independent company of light troops. Their job was to serve as scouts and skirmishers that operated well forward of conventional troops\, harassing the French and securing intelligence. They performed their work so well that\, by the end of the war\, Robert Rogers was a major leading a small battalion of his Rangers\, and the Rangers were the chief scouting unit for the British forces. Rogers’ Rangers are the direct ancestors of our modern U.S. Army Rangers. \nToday\, Rogers’ Rangers are primarily reenacted by members of Jaeger’s Battalion. Jaeger’s Battalion is a national\, colonial period historical reenactment group headquartered in Grand Rapids\, Michigan. This is one of the oldest reenacting groups in the country. The battalion serves as the umbrella group for the various state-based Ranger companies. At the Market Fair you will usually see Battalion Adjutant Bill Blair leading companies from Virginia\, Maryland and Pennsylvania\, and sometimes companies from much farther afield. \nColonial Commerce – It’s why you’re here!\nThe fort and the military reenactors are a major part of the event\, but the main draw at the Fort Frederick 18th Century Market Fair is the vendors. Expect about 150 vendors to set up shop selling their 18th-century goods. Events like this are essential to reenactors and living historians who need to outfit themselves with period-correct gear. \n \nIn addition to craftsmen\, there are vendors who offer the full range of 18th-century essentials. At Fort Frederick Market Fair\, you can fully outfit your person with 18th-century apparel from several excellent tailors. You could also buy every item you would need to outfit a comfortable camp\, from the tent all the way down to a colonial pot scrubber. And you can pick up all the muzzleloading gear you need\, from a custom rifle or musket to a handmade powder horn or a custom shooting bag. And\, if you don’t need any big-ticket items\, you’ll find a full range of small items like cleaning jags and forged screwdrivers. \nIn addition to the formal vendors\, you’ll find many reenactors offering a variety of gear for sale on informal “trade blankets”. Any camper may set up a blanket in front of their camp and offer goods for sale to passersby at Fort Frederick Market Fair. \nAbout Fort Frederick\nFort 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. \n \nMark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Fort Frederick 18th Century Market Fair in April (weekend from Thursday to last Sunday of month) at Fort Frederick State Park in Big Pool\, Maryland. \nTags: Fort Frederick 18th Century Market Fair\, 18th Century Market Fair\, Colonial Market Fair\, Fort Frederick Colonial Market Fair\, Fort Frederick Market Fair \nView other Market Fair & Trade Fair Events URL:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/event/fort-frederick-18th-century-market-fair/ LOCATION:Fort Frederick State Park\, 11100 Fort Frederick Road\, Big Pool\, MD\, 21711\, United States CATEGORIES:0-Regular Recurranace,French & Indian War Reenactment,Historic American Forts,Living History Events,Market Fair,Musters and Encampments,Same week in month ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Fort-Frederick-18th-Century-Market-Fair-31-1000x667.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Fort Frederick":MAILTO:info@friendsoffortfrederick.info END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190420T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190420T170000 DTSTAMP:20260417T042912 CREATED:20190318T155837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190318T155837Z UID:37244-1555747200-1555779600@www.crazycrow.com SUMMARY:Mercers Massacre Reenactment DESCRIPTION:2019 Mercers Massacre Reenactment: The Battle of the Great Cacapon\n\nRate This Event\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nRelive history at the Mercers Massacre Reenactment: The Battle of the Great Cacapon on April 20\, 2019 at Fort Edward in Capon Bridge\, West Virginia. The event is sponsored by the Virginia Regiment Captain George Mercer Co reenactor group. \n\nFort Edward – Mercer Co of VA Regiment\nFree Admission – Public Welcome\nDonations to the Fort Edward Foundation gladly accepted. \nCamping: Available and all participants are invited to the Colonial Feast immediately after the Battle reenactment. \nLocation\nFort Edward\n350 Cold Spring Road\nCapon Bridge\, WV 26047 \nFor More Information\nCall 703-328-2642; Email tonyelar@embarqmail.com \nAbout the Virginia Regiment Captain George Mercer Co\nThe Virginia Regiment was originally formed in 1755 and reformed in 1756 as part of Colonel George Washington’s Virginia First Regiment garrisoned out of Fort Loudoun Winchester Virginia. The Virginia Regiment Captain George Mercer Co reenactors are a group of avid Living Historians dedicated to memorializing and reenacting Colonel George Washington’s Virginia Regiment known as the “Virginia Blues”. The regiment manned forts and outposts in Pennsylvania\, Virginia\, Maryland and North Carolina during the French and Indian War. We invite those with similar interests to join our group. \nAbout The Battle of Great Cacapon\nOne of the most important military engagements of the War in Virginia took place in the vicinity of Ft. Edwards on April 18\, 1756. In what has come to be called either the “Battle of Great Cacapon River” or “Mercer’s Massacre”\, Capt. John Fenton Mercer\, Ensign Thomas Carter and fifteen soldiers of a larger group were ambushed and killed when they left the safety of the fort to search for a band of Indians roaming in the area. This was the most fearful incident to occur near Winchester. It sent chills through the Governor and Burgesses in Williamsburg and impressed upon them the vulnerability of the frontier and the need for a defensive line of frontier forts.[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”Read More”]\nIn the first half of the French and Indian War\, Edwards’s Fort was manned and maintained by the Virginia Regiment at Col. Washington’s orders. In later years after the war as bridges began to be built on important highways\, the road was moved to a location with high bluffs along the bank. When the Northwest Turnpike was completed in the 1830s\, Edwards’s home was no longer the center of town; it was then located well north of the highway. As Joseph Edwards’s heirs divided his lands and the town began to develop\, the no-longer-necessary wooden stockade rotted away. Eventually all traces of Edwards’s house and of the stockade fort disappeared.[/su_spoiler][/su_accordion] \n \nThe Fort Today\nLittle is known about the Fort at Joseph Edwards. Its location has been verified by preliminary archaeological excavations\, but much remains to be discovered. In May of 1756 after Mercer’s Massacre\, the House of Burgesses of the Colony of Virginia\, at the urging of Col. Washington\, ordered a chain of forts to be built from Henry Enoch’s at the Forks of Capon south to Halifax County. Several of these forts were in Hampshire County\, but only the site of Edwards’s Fort is definitely located and available for investigation today. \nMark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Mercers Massacre Reenactment: The Battle of the Great Cacapon in April at Fort Edward in Capon Bridge\, West Virginia. \nTags: Mercers Massacre Reenactment\, Battle of the Great Cacapon Reenactment\, French & Indian War Reenacrment \nView other French & Indian War Reenactments\, Musters and Other Events URL:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/event/mercers-massacre-reenactment/ LOCATION:Historic Fort Edwards\, 350 Cold Stream Rd\, Capon Bridge\, 26711\, United States CATEGORIES:0-Regular Recurranace,French & Indian War Reenactment,Historic American Forts,Same week in month ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Mercers-Massacre-Reenactment-Fort-Edward-03-1000x667.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Virginia Regiment Captain George Mercer Co Reenactors":MAILTO:tonyelar@embarqmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190420 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190421 DTSTAMP:20260417T042912 CREATED:20171125T192923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190125T073520Z UID:19821-1555718400-1555804799@www.crazycrow.com SUMMARY:Fort Toulouse French and Indian War Encampment DESCRIPTION:2019 Fort Toulouse French and Indian War Encampment\n\nRate This Event\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nExperience early American history at the annual Fort Toulouse French and Indian War Encampment on April 20-21\, 2019 at Fort Toulouse-Fort Jackson Park in Wetumpka\, Alabama. The Fort Toulouse French and Indian War encampment focuses attention on daily life at a French frontier fort and Creek village in the year 1756. Soldiers engage in mock battles each day and souvenirs replicating items of the time period will be available from merchants on site. Living history demonstrations of military\, Indian and civilian life will take place on Saturday and Sunday throughout the day. \n\nFort Toulouse French and Indian War Encampment\nHistory comes alive with French Marines\, English Troops\, Creek Warriors potrayed by living history units from across Alabama and the Eastern United States. The Fort Toulouse French and Indian War Encampment highlights the French and Indian War of 1756-1763\, also known as the Seven Years War. French Marines aided by the local Native Americans fought against the English troops for control of the Eastern part of North America. \nThe public is treated to one of the most exciting living history events in the Southeast. Re-enactors interact with visitors and entertain with skill competitions such as rapid musket fire and bayonet drills and provide insight to their living conditions of the time as well as dress and battle strategies. \nHours\nSaturday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.\nSunday 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. \nAdmission\n$4/adult and $2/child\nCards Accepted: American Express\, Discover\, MasterCard\, Visa \nTentative Schedule[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”Saturday Schedule”]\nFrench Schedule\n10:00AM French Colors & 1st Cannon Firing\n10:45AM Arms Inspection\n11:00AM Fall-In\, Patrol (Scenario 1)\n11:45AM 2nd Cannon Firing\n12:30PM 3rd Cannon Firing\n12:45PM Fall-In\, Patrol\n1:00PM Linear Battle\n2:00PM 4th Cannon Firing\n3:00PM British Attack Fort Toulouse\n3:45PM French Colors\nBritish Schedule:\n09:00AM British Colors\n09:15AM Unit Time (musket firing and drill demonstrations)\n10:45AM Morning Scout\n11:00AM Ambush\n11:45AM Roast Beef\n1:00PM Linear Battle\n1:30PM Unit time (musket firing and drill demonstrations)\n3:00PM British attack on Fort Toulouse (Scenario 3)\n3:45PM British Retreat (Colors)[/su_spoiler][/su_accordion]\n[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”Sunday Schedule”]\nFrench Schedule:\n10:00AM French Colors & 1st Cannon Firing\n10:45AM Arms Inspection\n11:00AM Skills Competition (sword\, bayonet\, musketry)\n12:30PM 2nd Cannon Firing\n12:45PM Fall-In\, Patrol\n1:00PM Linear Battle\n2:00PM 3rd Cannon Firing\n2:30PM French Colors & 4th Cannon Firing\nBritish Schedule:\n09:00AM British Colors\n09:15AM Unit Time (musket firing and drill demonstrations)\n12:00PM Roast Beef\n1:00PM Linear Battle (Scenario 2)\n1:30PM Unit time (musket firing and drill demonstrations)\n2:30PM British Retreat (Colors)[/su_spoiler][/su_accordion] \nFt Toulouse French and Indian War Encampment Mini-Gallery\n\n \nLocation\nFort Toulouse-Fort Jackson Park\n2521 W. Fort Toulouse Rd.\nWetumpka\, AL 36093 \nFor More Information: Call (334) 567-3002; Rmsil toulous1@bellsouth.net \nAbout Fort Toulouse-Jackson National Historic Park\nVisitors will find over 6\,000 years of history at Ft Toulouse-Jackson National Historic Park\, located just south of Wetumpka where the Coosa and Tallapoosa rivers meet to form the headwaters of the Alabama River. One of the area’s best tourist attractions\, Fort Toulouse-Jackson National Historic Park is open year round and everyone is invited to enjoy 165 acres of living history and natural beauty. Tour the French and American Forts\, or the Mississipian Indian Mound site or just relax and take a walk along the William Bartram Arboretum trail\, named for the famed 18th century botanist. \n \nMark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Fort Toulouse French and Indian War Encampment on April 21-22\, 2018 at Fort Toulouse-Fort Jackson Park in Wetumpka\, Alabama. \nTags: Fort Toulouse French and Indian War Encampment\, Fort Toulouse French and Indian War Reenactment\, French & Indian War Reenactment \nView other French & Indian War Reenactments and Other Events URL:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/event/fort-toulouse-french-indian-war-encampment/ LOCATION:Fort Toulouse-Jackson National Historic Park\, 2521 W. Fort Toulouse Road\, Wetumpka\, AL\, 36093\, United States CATEGORIES:0-Regular Recurranace,French & Indian War Reenactment,Historic American Forts,Living History Events,Same week in month ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Fort-Toulouse-French-and-Indian-War-Encampment-41-1000x667.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the Forts":MAILTO:rmartin@fttoulousejackson.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190406 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190408 DTSTAMP:20260417T042913 CREATED:20170127T122309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181113T110046Z UID:10688-1554508800-1554681599@www.crazycrow.com SUMMARY:Fort de Chartres Colonial Trade Faire and Musket and Rifle Frolic DESCRIPTION:2019 Fort de Chartres Colonial Trade Faire and Musket and Rifle Frolic\n\nRate This Event\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nGather up for the 21st Annual Fort de Chartres Colonial Trade Faire and Musket and Rifle Frolic on April 6-7\, 2019 at Prairie du Rocher\, Illinois. The event is open and free to general public. For more information contact the site at (618) 284-7230 or email lesamisdufortdechartres@gmail.com. \nThe Fort de Chartres Colonial Trade Faire and Musket and Rifle Frolic\, which features costumed historic interpreters\, shooting matches\, and period games. Craftspeople and merchants will sell reproduction period goods. The Colonial Trade Faire is sponsored by the Chasseurs du Datchurat\, a group that re-enacts the lives and skills of longhunters\, professional hide hunters who would routinely embark on grand hunts lasting months and sometimes more than a year. \n\nFort de Chartres Colonial Trade Faire and Musket and Rifle Frolic\nThe Fort de Chartres Colonial Trade Faire and Musket and Rifle Frolic is a JURIED living history event for participants depicting the Illinois Country ca. 1750-1790.\n– All Participants must be Pre-Registered to Attend.\n– No Walk-Ins Allowed.\n– All Participants will be Subject to Rules and Guidelines as Established by the Chasseurs du Datchurat and their Accuracy and Authenticity Consultants. \nScheduled Events\n~ Period Shooting Matches – Musket and Rifle\n~ La Bonne Epouse – Women’s Contest for “The Good Wife”\n~ Colonial Games\n~ Participant Feast and Social\n~ Period Music\n~ Benefit Auction\n~ Merchants\, Artisans\, and Craftsmen Displays\n~ A Lottery to be held on Saturday Evening \nLocation\nFort de Chartres State Historic Site\n1350 State Route 155\nPrairie du Rocher\, IL 62277\n618-284-7230\n4 miles west of Prairie du Rocher. For more information contact the site at (618) 284-7230 or email lesamisdufortdechartres@gmail.com. \n\nAbout Fort de Chartres State Historic Site\nThe 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. \nMark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Fort de Chartres Colonial Trade Faire and Musket and Rifle Frolic in Prairie du Rocher\, Illinois. \nTags: Fort de Chartres Colonial Trade Faire and Musket and Rifle Frolic\, Colonial Market Faire\, 18th Century Market Faire\, Fort de Chartres Colonial Trade Fair \nView Other Fort de Chartres Events\nView other French & Indian War Reenactments and Other Events URL:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/event/fort-de-chartres-colonial-trade-faire-musket-rifle-frolic/ LOCATION:Fort De Chartres State Historic Site\, 1350 State Route 155\, Prairie du Rocher\, IL\, 62277\, United States CATEGORIES:0-Regular Recurranace,French & Indian War Reenactment,Market Fair,Same week in month ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Fort-de-Chartres-Colonial-Trade-Faire-and-Musket-and-Rifle-Frolic-14-850x567.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Les Amis du Fort de Chartres":MAILTO:lesamisdufortdechartres@gmail.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR