Fort Meigs Muster on the Maumee
2019-06-15 - 2019-06-16 | Fort Meigs, 29100 W. River Rd., Perrysburg, OH, 43551, United States
2019 Fort Meigs Muster on the Maumee

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Experience 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.

Fort Meigs Muster on the Maumee
Military 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.
One 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.
Visit 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.
Period 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.
Fort Meigs Re-Enactors Invited
Re-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!

EVENT HOURS
9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. both days
Detailed schedule below
EVENT ADMISSION RATES
Adults: $11.00
Seniors (60+): $9.00
Students: $6.00
OHC members: $2.00
Ages 5 & Under: FREE
U.S. Military (Active Duty & Family): FREE
Fort Meigs Muster on the Maumee Mini-Gallery

Location
Fort Meigs
29100 W. River Road
Perrysburg, OH 43551
For More Information: Call 419.874.4121; Email info@fortmeigs.org
About Fort Meigs: War of 1812 Bastion Against the British
Fort 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.
Mark 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.
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Margaretta Days Festival and Crafts Fair
2019-06-15 10:00 - 15:00 UTC | University of Maine Machias Campus, Green Commons, Machias, ME, 04654, United States
2019 Margaretta Days Festival and Crafts Fair

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Don’t miss the 15th Annual Margaretta Days Festival and Crafts Fair on Saturday, June 15, 2019 on the Green Commons at the University of Maine Machias Campus in Machias, Maine from 10 am to 3 pm. The Margaretta Days Festival and Crafts Fair celebrates the American Revolution Downeast, specifically the Battle of the Margaretta, the first Naval Battle of the American Revolution, the beginning of the US Merchant Marines, and the Battle of the Rim. This annual festival in Machias, Maine was named one of Yankee Magazine’s 2010 Top 20 Events which encourages everyone to enjoy travelling back in time to life in 1775. It’s a lot of fun with a bit of history thrown in. History comes alive with an encampment of soldier re-enactors and period demonstrations.

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Reenactors of all levels are welcome to participate in sharing the history of the first Naval battle of the American Revolutionary War in 1775 when the local men seized the HMS Margaretta.
Military, militia and civilian reenactors, all authentically dressed for the period, include farmers, trappers, hunters, sailors, traders, lumbermen, soldiers, minister, and four of Maine’s Indian tribes.
At the Margaretta Days Festival and Crafts Fair you might watch a skirmish between the redcoats and patriots. You might visit the trappers, timber framers, blacksmith, woodworkers, weavers, spinner. You could experience what it’s like to throw a tomahawk or toss an antler. Then watch the children’s activities: cornhusk dollmaking, hoop-rolling, and more. Be sure to taste the period food: moose or venison stew, meat pies, beans, cornbread, and fruit pies to name a few. Enjoy live period music; listen to the stories of our heroes: Jeremiah O’Brien, Hannah Weston, Rev. Lyons, Passamaquoddy Chief Jean Baptiste Neptune. It will be a day the whole family will enjoy and remember for years to come.
Public Welcome – Free Admission
The second Saturday of every June the Margaretta Days Festival and Crafts Fair begins with a breakfast at our local American Legion, followed by the 10:00 parade to the festival. The day concludes with a bean supper at the Masonic Hall. History, food, games, shopping! Handicapped accessible, fun for the whole family and admission to the Festival is free!
American Legion Post 9 Hosts Margaretta Days Breakfast
As in all prior years, the Ephraim Johnson American Legion Post 9 is hosting a Margaretta Days breakfast, kicking off the historic occasion in the county seat. Post 9, one of the town’s largest and most loyal community contributors, donates thousands every year to the Machias area, including its food pantries, scholarships and donations to needy children and families. The breakfast at the post will run from 7-9 a.m. on Saturday, featuring blueberry pancakes, bacon, eggs, sausage and muffins. Drop by and get Margaretta Days Festival and Crafts Fair off to a great start!

Saturday Parade
After the pancake breakfast, a parade of pomp and circumstance begins as people gather and proceed to a hill in the distance. Walking together are the sons and daughters of the American Revolution, and in these roles represent those that fought and died for a young country. Native American tribal leaders, state and local dignitaries, costumed reenactors of patriots, citizens and children aboard replicas of ships join the ranks. It is a procession accompanied by flags, musket shot, drums and fife that fill the air with patriotism as it moves up College Hill toward the reenactor encampments, games, activities, and crafters on the Green Commons at the University of Maine Machias Campus
Showing Your Goods at the Crafts Fair
All booths are on a first come, first served basis and are 12’ by 12.’ You provide your own tent, tables, chairs, etc. There is no electricity or water available. There will be port-a-potties and in case of rain we can move into a University building.. Set-up is 8 am and take-down 3:00 pm. Our only requirement is that the items you sell are handmade or hand-painted (your own prints are acceptable). The Machias Historical Society and the University of Maine at Machias are not responsible for lost or damaged products.
Saturday Schedule
Times are approximate and Subject to change.
8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. – Pancake Breakfast at Court Street Legion Hall (non-smoking/small fee)
9:30 a.m. – Laying of Wreath at Courthouse by the Sons of the American Revolution
10:00 a.m. – Parade from Helen’s to University of Maine at Machias
After Parade at UMM until 3:00 p.m. – Colonial Day on the Mall at UMM.
Reenactors’ and Native American Encampments, Acadia Frontiersmen, Blacksmith, Trappers, Timber
framers, Weavers, Quilting, Bushcrafters, Antler Toss Competition, Tomahawk Throw, Children’s
Activities, U.S. Post Office Station-Special Stamp cancellation, Period food featuring Meat Pies, Deer/Moose Stew, Baked Beans, and Fruit Pies; Rotary Hot Dog Stand, Historical Society Tables, Contemporary Artists & Crafters
11:30 a.m. – Live Music
Noon – Welcome & Introductions
2:00 p.m. – Live Music
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Special event program: Check Facebook page for updates.
Margaretta Days Festival and Crafts Fair

Rain or Shine Event
In case of rain the crafters will be sheltered in Torrey Hall. (Please refer to the top yellow arrow on the campus map.) And the patriots and Acadia Frontiersmen are tough and will be in their tents.
Camping: Reenactor Encampments available upon request.
Location
University of Maine Machias Campus
Green Commons
Machias, ME 04654
For More Information:
Machias Historical Society: (207) 255-3433 carlenemholmes@yahoo.com
Mark your calendar so you don’t miss the next Margaretta Days Festival and Crafts Fair on the second Saturday in June on the Green Commons at the University of Maine Machias Campus in Machias, Maine.
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Mille Lacs History Festival and Rendezvous
2019-06-29 - 2019-06-30 | MLHFR Site, Six miles south of Isle, Isle, MN, 56342, United States
2019 Mille Lacs History Festival and Rendezvous

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Experience 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.

Mille Lacs History Festival and Rendezvous
Since 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.
A 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.
The 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.
The 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.
This 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.
Hours
9am-6 pm Saturday and 9am-4pm on Sunday
Public Admission:
$8.00 at gate
FREE to those 10 & under
9:00 – 6:00 Saturday / 9:00 – 4:00 Sunday
Primitive Camping: $30.00 per site
Folk Arts Site:
$30.00 (10’ x 10’ space)
Non-Primitive Tent & R.V. Sites
$30.00 (No Power or Running Water)

Celebrate the Fur Trade!
* 1840s Rendezvous Camp
* History & Storytelling
* Black Powder Shooting
* Folk Arts
* Demonstrations
* Music & Entertainment
* Food & Drink
Presented By
* Mille Lacs Lake Historical Society
* Jim & Kate West
* Mille Lac Fur Company Members
Schedule & Activities
* Camp Meeting Friday at 8:00 PM.
* Potluck Supper Saturday at 6:00PM.
* Naming ceremonies, winners, contests, & planning for next year at 7:00PM Saturday.
* Stories, Visiting, & Music Jam at 8:00PM Saturday.
* National Salute & Flag Raising 10:00 AM Saturday.
* Camp set-up Friday, early arrivals O.K. with notice.
* No extra trade fees! *No Shoot Fee for campers!!
* Wood, water, & toilets provided.
* Period camp, trade goods & clothing mandated.
* Pre-registration preferred, not mandatory.
* No vehicles in camp 8AM Saturday – 4PM Sunday.
* Family event – No inappropriate behavior.
* Atlatl Competition!
* Primitive Archery Competition!
* Tomahawk Competition!
* No loaded weapons in camp!
TO PRE-REGISTER FOR A SITE AND ALSO RECEIVE A DETAILED MAP
SEND A SELF ADDRESSED STAMPED ENVELOPE TO:
M.L.L.H.S. HISTORY FEST
P.O. BOX 42
ISLE, MN 56342
Location
MLHFR Site
Six miles south of Isle
Isle, MN 56342
Directions: 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!

For More Information
e-mail millelacs.vous@gmail.com
Or call (763)757-4118 and leave a message
Booshway: Alaina Tschida 320-250-4796
Segundo: John A Lindholm 218-929-7171
Mark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Mille Lacs History Festival and Rendezvous in June six miles south of Isle, Minnesota.
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