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:20170101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180721 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180723 DTSTAMP:20260420T044844 CREATED:20170221T120220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180110T174355Z UID:12074-1532131200-1532303999@www.crazycrow.com SUMMARY:Fort Taylor Living History Weekend DESCRIPTION:2018 Fort Taylor Living History Weekend\n\nRate This Event\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nCelebrate Florida’s rich history at Fort Taylor Living History Weekend on the third Saturday and Sunday of each month at Historic Fort Taylor\, America’s Southernmost Civil War Fortress in Key West\, Florida. Join our re-enactors as they set up tents\, clean their weapons and fire up the blacksmith shop. Climb the circular stairways and experience the harbor view just as the soldiers did in 1861. Walk down our cannon row and touch the actual cannons used to protect this Union stronghold. Tours will be available and public interaction is strongly recommended. Re-enactor participation varies by weekend and weather conditions. \nApril to September\nFrom April to September\, on the third weekend (Saturday and Sunday) of each of those months\, Fort Taylor Living History Weekend offers you the opportunity to experience life in the fort as it was during the Civil War. \nLocation\nFort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park\n601 Howard England Way\nKey West\, FL 33040 \nMore Information: Kevin Bowes\, kevin.bowes@dep.state.fl.us (305) 292-6850 \nThe park is open from 8:00 a.m. until sundown\, 365 days a year. The fort closes at 5:00 p.m. \nAdmission Fees:\n$6.00* per vehicle. Limit 2-8 people per vehicle.\n$2.00* Pedestrians\, bicyclists\, extra passengers\, passengers in vehicle with holder of Annual Individual Entrance Pass.\n$4.00* Single-occupant vehicle or motorcycle.\n* Plus $.50 per person Monroe County Surcharge. \nHistory of Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park\nSpanish explorers first surveyed the island of Key West in 1513. After the Florida territory was transferred to the U.S.\, the Navy established a small depot here in 1822 to rid the area of pirates. Fishing\, salvaging wrecked ships and cigar manufacturing became the driving economic forces behind the island’s growth making Key West the richest city in Florida in the 1890s. The U.S. Army began construction of Fort Taylor\, named for President Zachary Taylor\, in 1845. With secession and the beginning of war in 1861\, Fort Taylor remained under federal control — one of only three fortresses in Florida to do so — and served as the headquarters for the Federal Navy’s East Gulf Coast Blockading Squadron staying on ‘active duty’ status through 1947. Today\, the fort is a National Historic Landmark containing the largest cache of Civil War-era seacoast cannons in the U.S. \nCannon and Arches\nUnion troops took control of Fort Zachary Taylor early in the Civil War and maintained it through the duration of the war. They made use of the fort’s impressive artillery\, including 10-inch Rodman and Columbiad cannons to detain blockade-running ships seeking to supply the Confederacy. In 1968\, a large supply of Civil War-era guns and ammunition were discovered in the Fort’s buried arsenal. In fact\, Fort Zachary Taylor held the largest collection of Civil War-era cannons in the United States. \nFort Moat\nSoon after the park opened to the public\, a contractor began the process of digging a moat around the fortress. There were two reasons for the project. One was to prevent easy entry into the structure. The other was to give the illusion of the fort in its early days\, surrounded by water. The end result was an attractive division between the fort and the beach and sea beyond. \nMark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Fort Taylor Living History Weekend on the third Saturday and Sunday of each month from March to September at Historic Fort Taylor in Key West\, FL. \nView other Civil War Reenactments & Other Events URL:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/event/fort-taylor-living-history-weekend-2017-07-15/ LOCATION:Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park\, 601 Howard England Way\, Key West\, FL\, 33040\, United States CATEGORIES:0-Regular Recurranace,American Civil War Reenactment,Historic American Forts,Living History Events,Same week in month ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Fort-Taylor-Civil-War-Heritage-Days-10-850x567.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180721T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180722T170000 DTSTAMP:20260420T044844 CREATED:20160330T163932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180113T184129Z UID:3813-1532160000-1532278800@www.crazycrow.com SUMMARY:Fort Ticonderoga Defiance and Independence: 1777 Battle Reenactment DESCRIPTION:2018 Fort Ticonderoga Defiance and Independence: 1777 Battle Re-enactment\n\nRate This Event\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nExperience Fort Ticonderoga Defiance and Independence: 1777 Battle Reenactment on July 20-22\, 2018 for a three-day battle re-enactment highlighting the climactic summer of 1777 as its American garrison was outflanked by a British invasion force descending from Canada. Highlighted programming featured throughout the weekend brings to life the surprising American retreat and British capture of Fort Ticonderoga in early July 1777. Experience the fog of war and smoky haze of battle as the American and British armies maneuver across this historic landscape. This two-day battle re-enactment will dramatically show how General Arthur St. Clair decided to evacuate Ticonderoga set the stage for British General John Burgoyne. \nFort Ticonderoga Defiance and Independence takes place Saturday and Sunday\, 9:30 am to 5:00 pm. Admission to this re-enactment event is included in a Fort Ticonderoga’s general admission ticket. \n \nA Defining Story Brought to Life: During the Fort Ticonderoga Defiance and Independence reenactment\, visitors will witness the intensity of battle as American soldiers retreat back from their entrenched camp under the intense British drive to capture the fortifications. They will discover the diverse forces that comprised this campaign and meet with soldiers of the two armies including the Royal Artillery\, the Rear Guard\, and the Continental Artillery. \nThis living history event and battle recreation will re-enact a careful chess game between the British Army and an entrenched Continental Army at Ticonderoga. Reprieved from a siege in 1776 by the onset of winter\, Fort Ticonderoga and Mount Independence faced General John Burgoyne’s northern army of British\, Loyalist\, and German soldiers in July 1777. General St. Clair’s rearguard of Massachusetts and New Hampshire regulars and militia put up a vigorous defense\, skirmishing in the hills and valleys around Ticonderoga. Artillery batteries built into the old French Lines seemed to keep the British army at by. Concealed by forest cover on the back slope of Mount Defiance\, British cannon were dragged to the summit. By July 6\, 1777\, British cannon high up on Mount Defiance\, aimed at the pontoon bridge between the two Forts of Ticonderoga and Independence\, forced the withdrawal of General St. Clair’s rearguard into the Hampshire Grants (Vermont). \n \nWhere a Goat Can Go\, A Man Can Go! Saturday evening at 6:30 pm a gun crew from the Royal Artillery will haul their cannon to the summit of Mount Defiance\, aiming at the Fort located below. Guests can witness the incredible feat and discover the details of this decisive stroke and witness a cannon demonstration in the evening light of the beautiful summit. Advanced tickets are required for this event and must be purchased at Fort Ticonderoga or call 518-585-2821. \nOther Fort Ticonderoga Living History Demonstrations & Reenactments Fort Ticonderoga offers more than one hundred exciting and unique events and programs each season. Follow the link below to learn more about the Fort\, its ongoing Living History demonstrations\, battle reenactments\, facilities and more. \nMark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Fort Ticonderoga Defiance and Independence: 1777 Battle Re-enactment. \nTags: Fort Ticonderoga Defiance and Independence: 1777 Battle Re-enactment\, Fort Ticonderoga Defiance and Independence: 1777\, Defiance & Independence: 1777\, Revolutionary War Reenactment \nLearn more about Fort Ticonderoga\, Living History Demonstrations & Reenactments. URL:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/event/fort-ticonderoga-defiance-independence-1777-battle-re-enactment/ LOCATION:Fort Ticonderoga\, 100 Fort Ti Road\, Ticonderoga\, NY\, 12883\, United States CATEGORIES:American Revolutionary War Reenactment,Historic American Forts,Living History Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Fort_Ticonderoga-july-1777-reenactment-defiance-independence-850x567.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Fort Ticonderoga- Living History & Reenactments":MAILTO:info@fort-ticonderoga.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180728 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180730 DTSTAMP:20260420T044844 CREATED:20180420T023937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190416T150215Z UID:23681-1532736000-1532908799@www.crazycrow.com SUMMARY:Old Fort Niagara War of 1812 Grand Encampment DESCRIPTION:2018 Old Fort Niagara War of 1812 Grand Encampment\n\nRate This Event\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nExperience early American history at the Old Fort Niagara War of 1812 Grand Encampment on July 28-29\, 2018 at at Fort Niagara State Park in Youngstown\, New York. This year only. The Grand Encampment will be the largest 1812 event yet seen at the Fort. Among War of 1812 reenactments\, one event is selected each year to be designated the “Grand Tactical” — the one event that every War of 1812 reenactor will strive to attend. \nAs such the War of 1812 Grand Tactical at Old Fort Niagara is destined to be the largest War of 1812 military reenactment this year — US and British land forces; naval vessels\, personnel and artillery; Native allies — from all over the US\, Canada and beyond. \nThe Old Fort Niagara War of 1812 Grand Encampment will feature a full and varied schedule of activities from 9:30 to 5:00 each day\, including military and camp life\, soldier and sailor skill demos\, weapon and uniform demos\, daily opposed sides tacticals\, a select group of historical vendors selling their wares\, Regency country dancing\, and a guest speaker Saturday afternoon. \nAdmission: Adults $13.00\, Children 6-12 $9.00\, under 6 free. \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 \nAbout Old Fort Niagara\nOld Fort Niagara has dominated the entrance to the Niagara River since 1726. In American hands since 1796\, Fort Niagara was recaptured by the British in 1813\, and then ceded to the US a second time in 1815 at the end of the War of 1812. Today\, visitors can discover an amazing collection of military architecture\, including the oldest building in the Great Lakes region: the “French Castle.” The fort is a New York State and National Historic Landmark and hosts several reenactments each year.[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”Read More”]\nOld Fort Niagara offers a chance to step back in time to an era when great empires struggled for control of North America. Visit original 18th century buildings\, enjoy incredible views and take part in exciting living history programs. The Fort’s Visitor Center offers you introductory exhibits filled with original artifacts and an award-winning 16-minute orientation film. Don’t miss the Fort’s original War of 1812 Flag. \nInside the Fort\, you’ll tour original buildings where Native American\, French\, British and American soldiers lived and worked from the 18th to the 20th centuries. During the summer months you’ll witness musket and artillery firing demonstrations\, go on a guided tour\, see artisans at work and learn about life on the Niagara Frontier during the 18th and early 19th centuries. \nIf you visit during one of our special events\, you’ll meet reenactors who faithfully recreate the lives of past Fort garrisons and depict the struggles that led to the birth of the United States and Canada. If you visit during the off season\, you’ll enjoy self-guided or audio tours and hourly musket demonstrations in addition to the many exhibits and period rooms throughout the Fort. Why not make plans to visit the Fort today? You’ll experience a unique blend of authenticity and drama that brings history alive.[/su_spoiler][/su_accordion] \nMark your calendar today so you won’t miss the War of 1812 Grand Encampment at Fort Niagara State Park in Youngstown\, New York. \n \nTags: Old Fort Niagara Soldiers of the Revolution\, War of 1812 Reenactment\, Old Fort Niagara \nView other War of 1812 Encampments & Reenactments URL:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/event/old-fort-niagara-war-of-1812-grand-encampment/ LOCATION:Old Fort Niagara – Standing Guard Since 1726\, 102 Morrow Plaza\, Youngstown\, NY\, 14174\, United States CATEGORIES:0-Regular Recurranace,Historic American Forts,Living History Events,Same week in month,War of 1812 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Old-Fort-Niagara-War-of-1812-Grand-Encampment-01-900x600.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Old Fort Niagara Association":MAILTO:eschrader@oldfortniagara.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180728T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180728T170000 DTSTAMP:20260420T044844 CREATED:20160403T234926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180113T182331Z UID:3868-1532764800-1532797200@www.crazycrow.com SUMMARY:Fort Ticonderoga Fife and Drum Corps Muster DESCRIPTION:2018 Fort Ticonderoga Fife and Drum Corps Muster\n\nRate This Event\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nExperience martial music at its best at the Fort Ticonderoga Fife and Drum Corps Muster on July 28\, 2018  at Historic Fort Ticonderoga in Ticonderoga\, New York. From the American Revolution\, to the Civil War\, to modern commemoration\, learn about the practical purpose of fifes and drums. Enjoy the stirring rhythms and tunes of these classic marches and camp songs. Admission to the Fife & Drum Corps Muster is included in a Fort Ticonderoga general admission ticket. Come back for the Evening Twilight Tattoo\, performed at 7 pm inside the old walls of Fort Ticonderoga. Tickets for the evening program are $10\, children 4 years and younger are free and Members of Fort Ticonderoga are free. \n[embedyt] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LoW8OXqchAw&width=650&height=400[/embedyt] \nFort Ticonderoga Fife and Drum Corps Muster\nThe Fort Ticonderoga Fife and Drum Corps Muster will highlight several Fife and Drum Corps from across the northeast performing throughout the day as well as performances from current and former Fort Ticonderoga Fife & Drum Corps members. \nThe Fort Ticonderoga Fife and Drum Corps Muster highlights the role Fife & Drum music has played in the commemoration of American history. Fife and Drum Corps gained increased popularity during the American bicentennial celebrations. In 18th-century military life\, fifes and drums served as one of the primary modes of battlefield communication and camp regulation. \n \nHistory of the Fort Ticonderoga Fife and Drum Corps Fort Ticonderoga formed its first Fife and Drum Corps in 1926 on the eve of the 150th anniversary celebrations of American Independence. The Corps performed at the Fort each summer until the beginning of World War II. When the World’s Fair came to New York City in 1939\, the Fife and Drum Corps was a featured performer on May 10th\, Fort Ticonderoga Day celebrating the 164th anniversary of the capture of the Fort by Ethan Allen\, Benedict Arnold and the Green Mountain Boys. \nIn 1973\, in preparation for the bicentennial\, Fort Ticonderoga revived the Fife and Drum Corps to perform daily during the museum campus’ summer season. The Fife and Drum Corps has performed every year since and has been featured performers at many major public events including the 1980 Lake Placid Winter Olympic Games\, the christening of the US Navy Guided Missile Cruiser USS Ticonderoga CG-47\, and several Evacuation Day parades in Boston\, Massachusetts. \n \nToday the Fort Ticonderoga Fife and Drum Corps is comprised of Ticonderoga area high school students who are paid employees of Fort Ticonderoga\, an independent not-for-profit educational organization. The Fife and Drum Corps is part of Fort Ticonderoga’s Interpretive Department whose focus brings to life Fort Ticonderoga’s specific history through daily interpretive programs\, historic trades and special events. \nMark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Fort Ticonderoga Fife and Drum Corps Muster at Historic Fort Ticonderoga in Ticonderoga\, New York. \nTags: Fort Ticonderoga Fife and Drum Corps Muster\, Fort Ticonderoga Fife & Drum Corps Muster\, Fife & Drum Corps Muster \nDaily Programs\, Activities & Demonstrations\nFort Ticonderoga Special Events\nHistory of Fort Ticonderoga\nMap of Fort Ticonderoga (pdf) URL:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/event/fort-ticonderoga-fife-drum-corps-muster/ LOCATION:Fort Ticonderoga\, 100 Fort Ti Road\, Ticonderoga\, NY\, 12883\, United States CATEGORIES:American Revolutionary War Reenactment,Fife & Drum Corps Events,Historic American Forts,Living History Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/fort-ticonderoga-fife-and-drum-corps-muster01-850x567.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Fort Ticonderoga- Living History & Reenactments":MAILTO:info@fort-ticonderoga.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR