St Lawrence Valley Primitive Snowshoe Biathlon
2020-03-07 - 2020-03-08 | St Lawrence Valley Sportsmens Club, 25 Sports Club Road, Ogdensburg, NY, 13669, United States
2020 St Lawrence Valley Primitive Snowshoe Biathlon

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Join us for the St Lawrence Valley Primitive Snowshoe Biathlon on March 7-8, 2020 at the St Lawrence Valley Sportsman’s Club in Ogdensburg, New York. If you’re suffering from cabin fever and are up for a challenge, come to the St Lawrence Valley Primitive Snowshoe Biathlon and match your black powder shooting and snowshoeing skills against some of the toughest competitors in the North East – or – take it a little slower as a woods walk.
Participants are encouraged to wear historic clothes covering 1750 to 1812. Fort de la Présentation was one of a handful of French colonial forts in New York State. Forsyth’s Rifles from Ogdensburg re-enacts a U.S. Army regiment posted in Northern New York during the War of 1812; from the French and Indian War period, they portray a unit of French marines.
Those hardy souls participating in the Snowshoe Biathlon will run a one and a half mile course, stopping at each of 5 stations and firing 2 shots; at the 6th and final station, there’s an optional tomahawk throw. Runners or woods walkers using a traditional muzzleloader will complete the course on traditional wood-framed snowshoes.
Three Divisions: Primitive Rifle, Primitive Smoothbore and Modern In-Line. Competitors in the primitive divisions must run the course on traditional, wooden snowshoes, while in-line shooters have the option of using wooden or modern snowshoes. Snowshoes must be carried if there is light snow cover.
The St. Lawrence Valley Primitive Snowshoe Biathlon is modeled after the popular Smugglers’ Notch Primitive Biathlon and is one of several biathlons scheduled across New York and New England each year.
A modern class will be open to shooters using in-line muzzleloaders and modern snowshoes. All shooters must use firearms with open sights.
The St Lawrence Valley Primitive Snowshoe Biathlon is sponsored by the Fort La Présentation Association and Forsyth’s Rifles.
Hours: Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 AM – 2:00PM.
Location
St Lawrence Valley Sportsman’s Club
25 Sportsman’s Club Road
Ogdensburg, NY 13669
For More Information: Fred Hanss, Chairman: Email fhanss@twcny.rr.com
What is a Primitive Snowshoe Biathlon?
Primitive Snowshoe Biathlons, unlike modern snowshoe biathlons with olympic-style target rifles and cross-country skis, involve the use of muzzleloading rifles and snowshoes. Eligibility for overall prizes is limited to single-barrel traditional style muzzleloaders – no in-lines or optical sights – and traditional wood-framed snowshoes, although modern equipment users are welcome to participate in separate competition classes. In the primitive spirit of the event, and in the interest of fairness, the use of round-ball ammunition is requested. Period dress is definitely encouraged, though not required.

Mark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next St Lawrence Valley Primitive Snowshoe Biathlon the first weekend in March in Ogdensburg, New York.
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Battle of Ogdensburg Reenactment
2020-02-22 - 2020-02-23 | Downtown Ogdensburg, 323 Washington Street, Ogdensburg, NY, 13669, United States
2020 Battle of Ogdensburg Reenactment

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Cannon and musket fire will mark the Battle of Ogdensburg Reenactment on February 22-23, 2020 at the former site of Fort De La Peesentation in Ogdensburg, New York. Sponsored by Forsythe’s Rifles, Prescott and Ogdensburg will commemorate the War of 1812 Battle of Ogdensburg with activities in both communities over the weekend. This will be an expanded re-enactment, as thrilling as the original battle, only safer. On Saturday afternoon, the Battle of Ogdensburg Reenactment will take place along the streets, following a similar route of the Anglo-Canadian army in 1813 as it fought toward the fort on Lighthouse Point.

Battle of Ogdensburg Reenactment
Watch as the British once again charge down the streets of Ogdensburg as militia and regular soldiers commanded by Major Benjamin Forsyth stage their last and ultimately failed attempt to repel the redcoats from the city.
Wearing full winter gear and braving the bitter cold, the 7/60th will participate in the annual Battle of Ogdensburg Reenactment event by fighting on the same ground contested two centuries ago. For two nights the group will be quartered in the barracks at Fort Wellington National Historic Site in Prescott, Ontario, and will cross the St. Lawrence River (albeit by car and bridge) during the days to participate in the battles.
The first battle reenactment will be held in the streets of downtown Ogdensburg with a special emphasis on the last stand of St. Lawrence County Sheriff Joseph York, a member of the local militia who attempted to single-handedly repel the British at the intersection of State and Ford streets. When the British spotted Mr. York alone in the streets, their officers commanded the soldiers not to fire. Regarding him as “too brave to kill,” the British captured him instead. The rest of the militia was either killed, captured or melted back into the community.
On Sunday the action will move to Lighthouse Point, where a fierce battle was fought that forced troops commanded by Major Forsyth to retreat to Sackets Harbor. The battle at Lighthouse Point saw hundreds of British soldiers cross the frozen St. Lawrence River from Prescott, Ontario, to surround the Americans.
Besides the battles there will be a number of other activities for children and adults during the reenactment.
Schedule (Tentative)
Saturday – The return of the invasion of the British to Ogdensburg in 1813.
10:00 am to 4:00 pm – Open house at the AmVets Lodge, 215 Ford Street featuring historical displays, lectures, and refreshments.
11:00 am War of 1812 presentation
1:30 pm – Battle Reenactment: Downtown Ogdensburg will once again erupt with musket and cannon fire at the reenactment of the Battle of Ogdensburg on the very places it was fought 200+ years ago.
3:00 pm – English country dance demonstration at the National Guard Armory.
7:30 pm – If you enjoyed the demonstration get into the action at the, English country dance Winter Ball at the Am-Vets on Ford Street.
Sunday
10:30 am – Wreath laying at Ogdensburg cemetery.
1:30 pm – Battle Reenactment: Conclusive reenactment of the Battle of Ogdensburg at Van Reselaer Point (Lighthouse Point) the former site of Fort De La Peesentation, also known as Fort Oswegatchie.
Location
Fort de La Présentation
323 Washington Street
Ogdensburg, NY 13669
For more information: tcryderman1@twcny.rr.com
About the Battle of Ogdensburg
On 22 February 1813 the British garrison of Prescott, Upper Canada launched a surprise assault across the frozen St. Lawrence River against the opposite American post at Ogdensburg, New York. Catching the Americans unprepared by first pretending to drill upon the ice (a frequent practice in winter), the mixed force of British regulars and Canadian militia achieved a decisive victory, eliminating the American military presence in the town and the threat they posed to the British supply route along the St. Lawrence since the beginning of the War of 1812.
Mark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Battle of Ogdensburg Reenactment in Ogdensburg, New York.
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Fort Massac Encampment
2019-10-19 - 2019-10-20 | Fort Massac State Park, 1308 E 5th Street, Metropolis, IL, 62960, United States
2019 Fort Massac Encampment

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The 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.

Fort Massac Encampment
Battle of Drouillard Creek Reenactment
Visitors 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.
The mock battles depict how a typical battle of those times between French, British and Colonial troops and their Indian allies might have looked.
Daily Event Schedule (subject to change)
10:00 am – Posting of Colors – Old Fort Area
10:30 am – 42nd Royal Highlanders’ Bagpiper Band – Main Event Area
11:30 am – Voyagers Canoe Welcome – Riverfront
1:00 pm – Fashion Show
3:00 pm – Mock Battle/Military Tactical Demonstration – Battlegrounds
5:00 pm (SAT) 4:30 pm (SUN) – Military Retreat Ceremony – Old Fort Area
5:00 pm (SUN) Event Closes – End of Sundays Activities
Fort Massac Encampment Mini-Gallery

Main Stage Area
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Located 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.
Children’s Activities
10:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Ongoing entertainment such as music, story telling, puppet shows. Located at the main event area next to the museum.
Food, Snacks and Drink
Enjoy 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!
Education Day Information
History 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.
Vendor Information
The 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.
Fort Massac Encampment Location
Fort Massac State Park
1308 E 5th Stret
Metropolis, IL 62960
For More Information:
Call 618-524-5025 or 877-424-5025 or Email director@metropolistourism.com
About Fort Massac State Park
Fort 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.
Mark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Fort Massac Encampment in October at Fort Massac State Park in Metropolis, Illinois.

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Mississinewa 1812 Battle Reenactment
2019-10-11 - 2019-10-13 | Mississinewa Battlefield, 6000 N 300 W27, La Fontaine, IN, 46940, United States
2019 Mississinewa 1812 Battle Reenactment

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Experience the Mississinewa 1812 Battle Reenactment on October 11-13, 2019 at the Mississinewa Battlefield in La Fontaine, Indiana, the largest War of 1812 living history event in the United States. Sponsored by the Mississinewa Battlefield Society Inc, Marion, Indiana with the support of the Department of Natural Resources. The Mississinewa 1812 Battle Reenactment is a historical commemoration of the Battle of Mississinewa fought here on December 17-18, 1812. It’s a step back in time to 1812.
Time Travel to 1812:
It was the morning of December 18, 1812, the morning of the Battle of the Mississinewa. Above the sound of fighting, smell of gunpowder and feel of death rose one of the most significant chapters in the War of 1812 and dramatic moments in the history of Grant County, Indiana.

Mississinewa 1812 Battle Reenactment
Where a step back in history is measured by 200 years…
Faithful attention to authenticity has made Mississinewa 1812 the premiere living history event in Indiana. Here you will step back into the wilderness life of early Indiana Territory.
Mississinewa 1812 Battle Reenactment Includes:
Military Encampments: You can visit British and American military camps and see what life was like for British and American soldiers in 1812. Watch demonstrations of field drills, artillery fire, musket and rifle drills, and battle reenactments.
Indian Village: Visit the largest reconstructed woodland Indian village in the US, including a picketed fort and a traditional long house. There will also be Native American legends who will share stories of their legends.
Vendors: Rivertown will play host to more than 140 merchants, artisans, and food sellers who will have goods and demonstrations of crafts, food, and drinks from 1812. There will also be reproductions of many 1812 items, including “fine yard goods, silver and tin ware, pottery, muskets and candles.” The food sellers will have English trap pies, barbecued chops, bratwurst, ribs, chicken, stews, baked potatoes, French pastries, and fry bread and ice cream.
Wilderness Area: Meet longhunters, trappers, voyagers, in the wilderness camps along the river. Each camp will have demonstrations of fire starting, open fire cooking, and story telling.
Traditional Crafts: Just like at Conner Prairie, there are tradesmen and craftsmen at the Mississinewa 1812. Printers, gunsmiths, tinsmiths, silversmiths, and blacksmiths will all be in attendance, as well soap makers, potters, and weavers.
Mississinewa 1812 Battle Reenactment Mini-Gallery

Music, Song & Stories: Rivertown is filled with ongoing performances by Clockwork clown and Company, Voyager Ancient Fife and Drum Corps, Common Stock, Dennis and Barbara Duffy, Fiddlesix, Rick and Hillary Wagner, Tim Shaiper, Liza and Mark Woolever, Rodney the Younger, Simple Gifts, Carter Rost, Strolling Singers, Tom Franklin, Bonnie Strassel and the territorial Loud school.
Mississinewa 1812 Battle Reenactment Schedule (tentative)
Friday
TIME EVENT SITE
9:00 AM Morning Colors A, B – Site opens to Public
12:00 N Battle Reenactment R
1:00 PM River Rogue Battle C
4:00 PM Site closes to Public
Saturday
TIME EVENT SITE
9:00 AM Morning Colors A, B – Site opens to Public
12:00 N Battle Reenactment R
2:30 PM River Rogue Battle C
3:30 PM Battle Reenactment R
4:00 PM Evening Colors A, B
5:00 PM Site closes to Public
Sunday
TIME EVENT SITE
9:00 AM Morning Colors A, B – Site opens to Public
11:00 AM Battle Reenactment R
1:30 PM Battle Reenactment R
3:00 PM River Rogue Battle C
3:30 PM Evening Colors A, B
4:00 PM Site Closes to Public
Site Codes:
A – American Military Program Area
B – British Military Camp Area
C – River Pirate Camp
R – Battlefield
Location
Mississinewa 1812 Battle Reenactment Site
6000 N 300 W27
La Fontaine, IN 46940
IMPORTANT NOTE: Use the above address for navigation. The actual event location is at Latitude: 40.640001 Longitude: -85.743656, but these coordinates, if used in a navigation program or device, will direct you via a route that is not open during the event.
Mark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Mississinewa 1812 Battle Reenactment on the second weekend in October in La Fontaine, Indiana.

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Old Fort Niagara War of 1812 Encampment
2019-08-31 - 2019-09-01 | Old Fort Niagara – Standing Guard Since 1726, 102 Morrow Plaza, Youngstown, NY, 14174, United States
2019 Old Fort Niagara War of 1812 Encampment

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Experience early American history at the Old Fort Niagara War of 1812 Encampment on August 31 – September 1, 2019 at at Fort Niagara State Park in Youngstown, New York. Night battle recreates the British assault of 1813. Experience the surprise British attack on Fort Niagara that took place on December 19, 1813. The attack is recreated in real time on Saturday evening beginning at 7:00 p.m. Daytime activities include tactical demonstrations, clothing programs, recruiting demonstrations and hands-on activities for families.

Visit Old Fort Niagara
If you visit during one of our special events, like Old Fort Niagara War of 1812 Encampment, 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.
Admission: Adults $13, Children 6-12 $9, under 6 free
Discounts: $12 Adults; $8 Children for Senior Citizens, Military & Vets w/ID, AAA/CAA w/ID, NYS Parks Discovery Pass coupon, Guests of Old Fort Niagara Association Members
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Daily Schedule (Saturday & Sunday)
9:00 a.m. Fort opens
10:00 a.m. Flag Raising
10:15 a.m. Manual Exercise – Troops Marching, Maneuvering
11:00 a.m. Uniforms of the War of 1812
Noon Artillery Demonstration
1:00 p.m. (Saturday and Sunday) Concert of Military Music
1:00 p.m. (Saturday) Lecture Presentation
“Gray Doom on the Niagara: Winfield Scott’s Brigade” by Dr. Richard Barbuto, author of the books: Long Range Guns, Close Quarters Combat: The U.S. Artillery Regiment in the War of 1812 (2010), and U.S. Army Staff Ride Handbook for the War of 1812 Niagara Campaigns, 1812-1814 (2016), both available for purchase in the fort’s museum shop.
2:30 p.m. Battle Re-enactment
3:30 p.m. Kids Program: Recruiting (Saturday); Games (Sunday)
4:15 p.m. Artillery Demonstration (Saturday); Musket Demo (Sunday)
4:30 p.m. (Sunday) Last admissions into the fort; Fort closes at 5 p.m.
Old Fort Niagara War of 1812 Encampment Mini-Gallery

Saturday Only Schedule
The Saturday evening activities, below, are unique to this event and the fort remains open late. Admissions into the fort for this program will end at 7 p.m. when the doors will be closed to incoming and outgoing visitors until about 9 p.m. to ensure visitor safety.
5:00 p.m. Musket Demonstration
5:30 p.m. Regency English Country Dancing
6:00 p.m. Guided Tour: Fort Niagara in the War of 1812
7:00 p.m Last admissions into fort for evening activities
7:15 p.m. Music Concert by the Mackenzie Highlanders’ Pipes and Drums
8:00 p.m. Reenactment of the British Capture of Fort Niagara, December 19, 1813
The Officers’ Club, just outside the fort’s footprint, will be open during the Old Fort Niagara War of 1812 Encampment from 11 a.m to 4 p.m. for tours and access to the World War II display. The lighthouse will also be open from noon to 3 p.m.
Location
Old Fort Niagara – Standing Guard Since 1726
4 Scott Avenue
Youngstown, NY 14174
(716) 745-7611
For More Information: Call (716) 745-7611; Email info@oldfortniagara.org
About Old Fort Niagara
Old 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.
Old 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.
Inside 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.
If 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.
Mark your calendar today so you won’t miss the Old Fort Niagara War of 1812 Encampment at Fort Niagara State Park in Youngstown, New York.

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Rendezvous in the Sault
2019-07-27 - 2019-07-28 | Sault Ste Marie City Hall Grounds, 225 E Portage Ave, Sault Ste Marie, MI, 49783, United States
2019 Rendezvous in the Sault

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Join 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.

Rendezvous in the Sault
Whether 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.
Admission:
Adult: $4
Children (12 & under): $2
Family: $10
Admission good for both days
Battle Reenactments in Brady Park
Saturday: 1:00 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.
Sunday: 1:00 p.m.
Location
Sault Ste Marie City Hall Grounds
225 E Portage Ave
Sault Ste Marie, MI 49783
(906) 632-5734
Learn 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.
Rendezvous in the Sault Mini Gallery

Musicians 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.
Gather Where History was Made
Rendezvous 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.
For More Information: Angie Patterson Email: apatterson@sault.com Phone: (906) 632-5734
Mark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Rendezvous in the Sault at the City Hall Grounds in Sault Ste Marie, Michigan.

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Fort Meigs Independence Day
2019-07-04 02:00 - 17:00 UTC | Fort Meigs, 29100 W. River Rd., Perrysburg, OH, 43551, United States
2019 Fort Meigs Independence Day

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Relive July 4, 1813 at Fort Meigs Independence Day celebration on July 4th each year at historic Fort Meigs in Perrysburg, Ohio. The highlight activity of the Fort Meigs Independence Day celebration is the eighteen-gun National Salute accompanied by toasts and fife and drum music starting at 2 p.m. on July 4th.

Fort Meigs Independence Day
July 4, 1813 was celebrated with cannon firings, toasts, music, and a day of leisure at Fort Meigs. War of 1812 soldiers and civilians will recreate this day through cannon firings, demonstrations, and hands-on activities for children.

This morning at sunrise we fired thirteen guns in honor of the 4th of July, 1776. At 1 o’clock we fired eighteen, the National salute, they were all fired from two brass twelve pounders. After the firing was over the officers all repaired to a large bower prepared by Lieut. Hawkins near the lower magazine and partook of a fine dinner. There were 18 toasts drank.
~ Captain Daniel Cushing, 2nd Regiment, U.S. Artillery – July 4, 1813

EVENT HOURS
12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. both days
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
Location
Fort Meigs
29100 W. River Road
Perrysburg, OH 43551
For More Information: Call 419.874.4121; Email info@fortmeigs.org
For More Information: Call 419.874.4121; Email info@fortmeigs.org
Fort Meigs Independence Day Mini-Gallery

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.
About Fort Meigs & Fort Meigs Events
Mark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Fort Meigs Independence Day celebration on July 4th each year at historic Fort Meigs in Perrysburg, Ohio.
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High Plains Regional Rendezvous
2019-06-16 - 2019-06-22 | High Plains Regional Rendezvous Sheleon ND Site, ND, United States
2019 High Plains Regional Rendezvous

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Experience the 2019 High Plains Regional Rendezvous on June 16-22, 2018 on the Sheyenne River near Sheldon, North Dakota. Join us for a traditional re-enactment of pre-1840 Fur trade era camp and events over the Father’s Day Weekend. Set this year in the beautiful Flint Hills of North East Kansas.

High Plains Regional Rendezvous
This year’s High Plains Regional Rendezvous promises to have competitions, activities, demonstrations, and educational sessions for everyone! Including numerous black powder shooting events: rifle, shot-gun, pistol, trade gun, and flintlocks. As well as archery contests, hawk and knife throws, flu-flu shoot, camp games, cooking contest, seminars, and women’s and kid’s games.
The High Plains Regional Rendezvous is a pre-1840s Rendezvous. All camps, accoutrements, clothing and trade goods are required to be representative of those prior to the 1840 Fur Trade Era. Rendezvous participants must be in period clothing, including footwear, to enter and leave camp during official event dates, until after closing ceremony.
We invite everyone to enjoy the many activities of High Plains Regional Rendezvous including shoots, seminars, camp activities and hawk/ knife competition. Expect warm days but be prepared for any and all kinds of variations in the weather.
Public Hours: The public is welcome the first weekend from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. each day. Outside of those hours you would need to be in period attire. Traders will be on hand if you need to purchase clothes for the event.
High Plains Regional Rendezvous Mini-Gallery

Food and Fur Vendors must meet all state requirements.
Gate Schedule
Early Camp Set up
Thursday before official start (no services)
Opening Ceremony: 1st Sunday- 7 p.m.
Closing Ceremony: 2nd Saturday – 12 noon.
Long Term Camp Set-up: Closed on 1st Sunday at 5pm
Short Term Camp Gate Hours: Monday – Tuesday: 9 – 10 a.m. and 4 – 5 p.m.
Public Hours: 1st Sunday and Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location & Directions
6233 143rd Ave SE
Sheldon, ND 58068

Directions: (use map link at right)
Located 57 miles southwest of Fargo, ND.
Entrance will be marked. Watch for signs.
More Information
Booshway: Mike Gjersvig 651-249-3053
Segundo: Tucker Roster 701-866-2092
Purser: Jan Zaeske 701-232-2724
Staff Email: 2019hprr@gmail.com
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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.
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First Seige 1813 Fort Meigs War of 1812 Reenactment
2019-05-25 09:30 - 2019-05-26 17:00 UTC | Fort Meigs, 29100 W. River Rd., Perrysburg, OH, 43551, United States
First Seige 1813 Fort Meigs War of 1812 Reenactment

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Join us for the First Seige 1813 Fort Meigs War of 1812 Reenactment on May 25-26, 2019 at Fort Meigs in Perrysburg, Ohio. Each Memorial Day Weekend, Fort Meigs hosts reenactors from across the U.S. and Canada to commemorate the First Siege of Fort Meigs by recreating authentic military camps and tactical demonstrations. Experience period camps, musket and cannon demonstrations, battle re-enactments, hands-on activities, and more!.

First Seige 1813 Fort Meigs War of 1812 Reenactment
Hundreds of reenactors and thousands of spectators are expected Memorial Day Weekend at the First Seige 1813 Fort Meigs War of 1812 Reenactment , held in commemoration of the bloodiest battle at Fort Meigs. Experience the sounds of musket volleys and cannon blasts, the smells of campfires and gunpowder, the sights of blacksmiths, tents, 19th century soldiers, and drum-and-fife corps, and relive a pivotal time in our Nation’s history.
EVENT HOURS
Saturday & Sunday: 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. both days
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
First Seige 1813 Fort Meigs War of 1812 Reenactment Mini-Gallery

Dawn April 29, 1813 . . .
As April 29, 1813 dawned, the soldiers at Fort Meigs had been surrounded for two days by British forces and their Native American allies. This was a defining moment in the history of our state and nation. The First Siege of Fort Meigs was a pivotal fight that would help turn the tide of war and usher in a series of American victories that would secure the Ohio frontier. General William Henry Harrison wrote that day, “It is at length reduced to certainty that the enemy are about to carry into effect their threatened attack on this post” and urged his men “To your posts then, fellow Soldiers, and remember that the eyes of your Country are upon you!”

At 2 o’clock in the morning the British opened their artillery upon our garrison from their gun-boats… At 8 o’clock they hoisted the red flag at their lower battery and commenced firing with 24-, 12- and 6-pounders, and eight inch mortars. They fired at us this day 240 shot and shells; did very little damage. They continued firing shells through the night but not often, just enough to keep our camp from rest. We keep up a heavy fire on them all day from different parts of our camp.
~ Captain Daniel Cushing, 2nd Regiment, U.S. Artillery – May 1, 1813

About Fort Meigs & Fort Meigs Events
Location
Fort Meigs
29100 W. River Road
Perrysburg, OH 43551
For More Information: Call 419.874.4121; Email info@fortmeigs.org
EVENT SCHEDULE
Please note: First Seige 1813 Fort Meigs War of 1812 Reenactment Schedule and activities subject to change without notice.
9:30 a.m. First Seige 1813 Fort Meigs War of 1812 Reenactment opens
10:00 a.m. Morning Formations
Watch as the troops stand for inspection, receive their morning orders, and raise the colors over the fort.
10:00 – 12:00 & 1:00 – 4:00 Army Medicine
Learn more about medicine and treatments during the early 19th century.
10:00 – 4:00 Meet the Author
James Emch, author of All But Forgotten, will be available for questions and to sign copies of his book.
10:30 a.m. Musket Demonstration
Hear the crack of the musket and discover why those crazy soldiers stood shoulder-to-shoulder in long lines!
11:00 a.m. 1813 Patrol *
Join an American troop column as a refugee and try to make your way to safety. Better hope you’re not caught by the enemy!
11:00 – 2:00 Period Hands-on Activities Kid Friendly
Play games and take part in other hands-on activities. Perfect for kids… and kids at heart!
11:30 a.m. Artillery Demonstration
Experience the roar of a cannon and learn how they were used during the First Siege of Fort Meigs.
12:00 p.m. The History of Fort Meigs: An Interactive Discussion
Get the full story of Fort Meigs and learn more about the First Siege.
12:30 p.m. Mini-Militia – Drill with Soldiers Kid Friendly
“Enlist” in the army, get issued a wooden musket and set of mini-crossbelts, and learn how to march and fire a musket just like soldiers did during the War of 1812! Perfect for kids… and kids at heart!
1:00 p.m. Rifle Demonstration
Learn all about the 1803 Harper’s Ferry Rifle and see one fired!
2:00 p.m. Battle Demonstration Dudley’s Defeat
Experience the roar of battle as soldiers recreate the fighting that took place at Fort Meigs on May 5, 1813
3:30 p.m. Musket Demonstration
Hear the crack of the musket and discover why those crazy soldiers stood shoulder-to-shoulder in long lines!
4:00 p.m. Artillery Demonstration
Experience the roar of a cannon and learn how they were used during the First Siege of Fort Meigs.
5:00 p.m. Fort Meigs closes
* Additional ticket required, free of charge. Space is limited. Inquire at the Visitor Center when purchasing your admission to the event.
9:30 a.m. First Seige 1813 Fort Meigs War of 1812 Reenactment opens
10:00 – 12:00 Army Medicine
Learn more about medicine and treatments during the early 19th century.
10:00 – 4:00 Meet the Author
James Emch, author of All But Forgotten, will be available for questions and to sign copies of his book.
10:30 a.m. Musket Demonstration
Hear the crack of the musket and discover why those crazy soldiers stood shoulder-to-shoulder in long lines!
11:00 a.m. 1813 Patrol *
Join an American troop column as a refugee and try to make your way to safety. Better hope you’re not caught by the enemy!
11:00 – 2:00 Period Hands-on Activities Kid Friendly
Play games and take part in other hands-on activities. Perfect for kids… and kids at heart!
11:30 a.m. Artillery Demonstration
Experience the roar of a cannon and learn how they were used during the First Siege of Fort Meigs.
12:00 p.m. The History of Fort Meigs: An Interactive Discussion
Get the full story of Fort Meigs and learn more about the First Siege.
12:30 Mini-Militia – Drill with Soldiers Kid Friendly
“Enlist” in the army, get issued a wooden musket and set of mini-crossbelts, and learn how to march and fire a musket just like soldiers did during the War of 1812! Perfect for kids… and kids at heart!
1:00 p.m. Ladies’ Tea
Join the the ladies of the camps for tea as they share the latest camp news, make a craft, and take time for a rest. The public is most welcome, but ladies only. Gentlemen shall not be permitted!
1:00 p.m. Rifle Demonstration
Learn all about the 1803 Harper’s Ferry Rifle and see one fired!
2:00 p.m. Battle Demonstration Miller’s Charge!
Experience the roar of battle as soldiers recreate the fighting that took place at Fort Meigs on May 5, 1813
3:30 p.m. Musket Demonstration
Hear the crack of the musket and discover why those crazy soldiers stood shoulder-to-shoulder in long lines!
4:00 p.m. Artillery Demonstration
Experience the roar of a cannon and learn how they were used during the First Siege of Fort Meigs.
5:00 p.m. Fort Meigs closes
* Additional ticket required, free of charge. Space is limited. Inquire at the Visitor Center when purchasing your admission to the event.
Mark your calendar today so you won’t miss the next First Seige 1813 Fort Meigs War of 1812 Reenactment on Memorial Day Weekend at Fort Meigs in Perrysburg, Ohio.

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Coldwater River Through Time Living History Event
2019-05-24 - 2019-05-27 | Heritage Park, Lincoln Avenue, McDonald, PA, 15057, United States
2019 Coldwater River Through Time Living History Event

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Join us for the annual Coldwater River Through Time Living History Event on May 24-27, 2019 at Heritage Park in Coldwater, Michigan. This “journey through time” is held on Memorial Day Weekend and is one of the best free events in Michigan! Children and adults will get a hands on experience with these featured historical timelines: 1600s Voyageurs/Fur Trade Era, French & Indian War, Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Texas Revolution, Civil War, Indian Wars, Spanish-American War, World War 1, World War 2, Korean War, and the Vietnam War. The public is invited to attend this free event and participate in a variety of festivities which will begin on Friday.

Coldwater River Through Time Living History Event
The Coldwater River Through Time Living History Event is held in conjunction with the annual Branch County Civil War Days. This living history event is filled with civil war historical clothing, Union and Confederate units with live, authentic cannons and firearms to historically complete the Civil War drills and Battle reenactment. Throughout the Branch County Civil War Days weekend onlookers can observe civil war period craftsman at work, as well as asking them questions about life in that era of national conflict.
Free Admission – Public Welcome
Events subject to change without notice.
Hours
Friday 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Sunday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location
Heritage Park
1776 Heritage Park Drive
Coldwater, MI 49036
For More Information: riverthroughtime@gmail.com; 517-258-1360
FRIDAY
Education Day
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Education Day for over 1000 children. This is open to all schools, public, private, home and their families. Not only will the children and their families get hands on experiences, they may also purchase food and souvenirs whilst enjoying their day with us. Our education day is free of charge!
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Steam Train through Time (Adults $10)
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Catch the Steam Train through Time student train from Coldwater to Quincy and back, enjoy a wild west style robbery, a civil war battle or other historical battle and a cowboy shootout. Veterans and School aged children ride for free, children must be accompanied by a parent or adult. Board the train at 29 W Park Ave, Coldwater, MI.
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Karaoke
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Join us for Karaoke in the Pavilion Tent at Heritage Park. Music provided by: Rainbow Key Karaoke.
SATURDAY
Take the Train Through Time (tickets $20)
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Board the Train Through Time! witness a train robbery and historical battles! Board the train at 29 W Park Ave, Coldwater, MI. This train ride features a wild west themed train robbery, western style shoot out and a civil war or other historical battle.
SATURDAY & SUNDAY
Activities, Demonstrations, Skirmishes & Food!
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Come enjoy the food and festivities at this family fun and educational event. Enjoy some refreshing tea with Mrs. Lincoln. Watch the battles and skirmishes, Witness the thunder of the many cannons being fired, enjoy live music, a Vintage Base Ball Game, interact with Native Americans, Trappers, Traders, Pioneers, Service Men and Women. Make a candle or make some rope. Pet farm animals and look at the cannons and vehicles from the various wars. Learn how to start a fire the old-fashioned way, learn how to make soap, turn fleece into yarn and so much more!
See Military and civilian impressions, demonstrations, early setter encampments, drills, battles, period craftsmen and craftswoman at work. See the wigwams and tipis, enjoy Native American drumming, watch a hawk and knife throwing contest. Toss some horseshoes, participate in a potato sack race and then help in a tug of war competition. Come see what it was like to live during the many timelines being portrayed. Shop at our many merchants, sutlers, blanket traders and food purveyors, purchase some raffle tickets for the numerous items being raffled off both Saturday and Sunday.
Catered Reenactors Meal ($5 Meal Tickets)
5:00 p.m. – 6 p.m. Catered reenactors meal, for those joining us, please don’t forget to purchase your meal tickets!
USO Dance
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Return and Join us for our USO Dance! Great music! food and beverages will be available for purchase during the dance.
SUNDAY
Church Service
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. A non-denominational church service starts our day. Rejoin us for more great family fun, entertainment and historical education.
MONDAY
Parade
8:30 a.m. Join us for the parade uptown. The parade starts at the corner of East Chicago and Hudson Streets and goes through downtown on Chicago Street.

Mark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Coldwater River Through Time Living History Event on Memorial Day Weekend at Heritage Park in Coldwater, Michigan.
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Regency Rally: An 1803 Muster and Social
2019-04-13 10:00 - 17:00 (Asia/Karachi) | Heritage Village Museum, 11450 Lebanon Road, Sharonville, OH, 45241, United States
2019 Regency Rally: An 1803 Muster and Social

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Join us for Regency Rally: An 1803 Muster and Social on April 13, 2019 at the Heritage Village Museum in Sharonville, Ohio. Before the war of 1812, militia musters were not just for drilling—they were social opportunities for men and women alike. Linigle’s Company of Ohio Militia will join Heritage Village Museum for an 1803 event that will include drilling, civilian demonstrations, and hands-on activities. Come and celebrate the year Ohio became a state!

Heritage Village Museum, home of Regency Rally: An 1803 Muster and Social
Discover what life was like in the early 1800s, an exciting time when Ohio was a brand new state! Linigle’s Company of Ohio Militia Reenactors will be on hand for drilling and civilian demonstrations. Witness a reenactment of a duel between officers. Learn about popular clothing during the time of Jane Austen at the Regency fashion show. Play games on the green. Watch a military style hearth cooking demonstration. Sip tea while learning about Regency era tea customs. Children will enjoy drilling with the troops using wooden muskets and other fun hands-on activities. Admission is $10. Museum members, active and retired military (with military ID), and children ages 4 and under are free.
Hours: Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Admission:
$10.00 General Admission
Free – Museum members, active and retired military (with military ID), and children ages 4 and under
Location
Heritage Village (located inside Sharon Woods Park)
11450 Lebanon Road (Route 42)
Sharonville, OH 45241
513-563-9484
Directions & Parking
Heritage Village Museum is inside Sharon Woods Park (although the village is not part of the park). The park may charge a parking fee to visitors without a Great Parks sticker. The one-day parking rate is $3 for Hamilton County residents and $5 for non-residents.

(The schedule below for the Regency Rally: An 1803 Muster and Social is tentative and subject to change.
Saturday
10:00 Morning formation, Inspection, & Colors Flag Pole
10:30 Drill Base Ball Field
10:30-12:30 Games In front of Chester Park Station
10:30-12:30 Yarn Doll make & take craft Vorhes porch
11:00 School of the Non-Commissioned Officer (for reenactors) Somerset Church
11:00-1:00 Buzz Saw Toy make & take craft Chester Park Station
11:30-12:30 Water color demonstration (and try it!) Hayner House Patio
12:30 Shakespeare Somerset Church
1:30 School of the Officer (for reenactors) Somerset Church
2:00-3:00 Tea Hayner House Patio
2:00-4:00 Buzz Saw Toy make & take craft Chester Park Station
2:30 Drill & Live Fire Base Ball Field
2:30-4:30 Games In front of Chester Park Station
2:30-4:30 Yarn Doll make & take craft Vorhes porch
3:30 Fashion Show Somerset Church
4:00-5:00 Water color demonstration (and try it!) Hayner House Patio
4:30 Evening formation & colors Flag Pole
5:00 Event closes to the public

Camping or Facility Information
Contact the village for re-enactor preregistration fees and camping availability. There are no public campgrounds at the site.
Tour Heritage Village Museum
See living history scenarios in our 19th-century buildings, and participate in hands-on activities. There is ample parking, concession stand will be available, all historic houses will be open.
About Heritage Village
Heritage Village Museum is a living history museum depicting life in Southwestern Ohio through-out the 19th Century. Homes, out-buildings and equipment on the museum grounds were moved here from other locations in the region to be preserved and aid in telling the story of our recent past. Interpreters at the museum provide the facts and stories that bring the Village to life with nostalgic glances of days gone by.
For more information call 513-563-9484 or email info@heritagevillagecincinnati.org

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Battles of the River Raisin Reenactment
2019-01-19 | River Raisin National Battlefield Park, 1403 East Elm Avenue, Monroe, MI, 48162, United States
2019 Battles Of The River Raisin Reenactment

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Don’t miss excitement at the 205th Commemoration of the Battles Of The River Raisin Reenactment in Monroe, Michigan on January 19, 2019. Join the many participants from Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky and Canada, along with Native Americans and residents of Monroe Michigan as we remember this bloody battle and massacre that took place on January 22-23, 1813.
The commemoration is held on the very ground along the River Raisin where hundreds of lives were lost in a struggle for freedom and sovereignty during the early years of the United States.

Battles Of The River Raisin Reenactment
Battle of Frenchtown (AKA The Battle of the River Raisin)
The Battle of Frenchtown (Battle of the River Raisin in Monroe Michigan) was the largest battle fought on Michigan soil. This battle was a major defeat for the Americans and was one of the bloodiest engagements during the War of 1812. The massacre of some wounded solders the following day shocked and enraged Americans throughout the Old Northwest Territory. This incident soon became known as “The River Raisin Massacre” and the rallying cry was “Remember the Raisin”.
Anniversary Memorial Service Commemorates The Battles of the River Raisin
Each January, on the anniversary date of the battles, a memorial service is held on the battlefield. This event commemorates the service of the Americans, French, British, Canadians, and Native Americans who fought at the River Raisin. During this service, uniformed living historians representing the soldiers of the War of 1812, place a wreath on the ground that was the scene of the heaviest fighting and fire ceremonial salutes in honor of those who fell here.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:
Saturday
9:00 a.m. Presentation at the River Raisin National Park Education Center
11:00 a.m. Tactical Musket and Cannon Demonstration at Education Center
12:00 p.m. Remembrance Ceremony at Education Center
2:30 p.m. 1812 Program at the Monroe Historical Museum, 126 S. Monroe St
Noon Commemoration Ceremonies
River Raisin National Battlefield Park Visitor Center
1403 E. Elm Avenue, Monroe, MI 48162
734-243-7136
LaCroix’s Company of Michigan Militia
The company was named after its Captain, Hubert Lacroix, reputedly the first man from the River Raisin settlement to volunteer for active duty in the War of 1812. Lacroix’s company of Volunteer Infantry of the Michigan militia was mustered into service on May 18, 1812. Their period of active duty lasted just 2 months and 30 days, until General Hull’s surrender of Detroit and all of Michigan Territory on August 16 of that same year.

Now, over two centuries after the War of 1812, Lacroix’s company of Michigan militia is once again on the march every year at the Battles of the River Raisin Reenactment. Sponsored and supported by the River Raisin Battlefield Visitor Center and the Friends of the River Raisin Battlefield, modern-day company members research and reproduce many aspects of the life and times of the original unit. The company now is made up of volunteers who are dedicated to preserving the living memory of our community’s past by recreating, as best we can, the clothing, activities, and skills of the early inhabitants of the historic River Raisin settlement. We have been named the official War of 1812 Bicentennial Re-enactment unit by both the City and County of Monroe, Michigan. Our members work closely with the staff of the Monroe County Historical Museum to support living history programs at the Navarre Anderson Trading Post and the River Raisin Battlefield Visitor Center.
More about LaCroix’s Company of Michigan Militia – and how to join.
Annual Battles of the River Raisin Reenactment Location
River Raisin National Battlefield Park
1403 East Elm Avenue
Monroe, Michigan 48162
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Mark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Battles Of The River Raisin Reenactment in Monroe, Michigan on the Saturday closest to the original date January 22-23, 1813.
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Battle of New Orleans Reenactment
2019-01-11 - 2019-01-12 | Chalmette Battlefield, 8606 West St. Bernard Hwy, Chalmette, LA, 70043, United States
2019 Battle of New Orleans Reenactment at Chalmette Battlefield

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History comes to life at the annual Battle of New Orleans Reenactment on January 11-12, 2019 at the Chalmette Battlefield near New Orleans, at Chalmette, Louisiana. Each year over 150 living history re-enactors come together to commemorate America’s victory over the British in this final major battle of the War of 1812. Battle of New Orleans Reenactment events are held at the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park – Chalmette Battlefield and include demonstrations such as cannon and musket firing and campfire cooking.

Battle of New Orleans Reenactment at Chalmette Battlefield
One of the most amazing things about the Battle of New Orleans is the amount of different people and military groups from different races, social classes, languages, and backgrounds who came together to protect their country and their way of life. This is easily seen throughout the encampments set up at the Battlefield during the Commemoration.
The majority of the Battle of New Orleans Reenactment events take place during the day from 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. with special events on Friday and Saturday nights. Friday night is a re-enactment of one of the skirmishes leading up to the Battle (‘on-site’ at 7 p.m. at historic De La Ronde Oaks).

Remember the Battle of New Orleans at Chalmette Battlefield, the very place where it happened. Meet the American and British troops who fought one of the most significant battles in world history and the civilians who kept the home fires burning in New Orleans. Enjoy period music, watch cannon and musket firings, participate in hands-on activities, and listen to the stories of the men and women of 1815.
Battle of New Orleans Reenactment Events:
Friday: Note that there are no activities scheduled ‘on-site’ for Friday. HOWEVER, At 7 p.m. on Friday, visitors can witness Gen. Andrew Jackson’s surprise attack on the British in the re-enactment of the Dec. 23, 1814, night battle. This will take place at the historic De La Ronde Oaks just down the highway from the battlefield. The event is presented by the Louisiana Living History Foundation and hosted by St. Bernard Parish.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.: Living history experts dressed as civilians and troops from 1815 demonstrate military drills, fire cannons and muskets, perform period music, and share life in 1815 via hands-on activities, games, and craft demonstrations. Free.
Monday 9:30 a.m.: Annual wreath-laying ceremony honors the troops of the Battle of New Orleans at Chalmette Monument. Park at the battlefield (8606 West St. Bernard Highway, Chalmette). Battlefield and visitor center open 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Free. You can camp overnight on Sunday and participate in the wreath-laying ceremony at Chalmette Monument on Monday morning.

To participate in Chalmette Battlefield events, complete the online application by the December 15 deadline. You must apply if you want to be:

A living history reenactor in a period encampment (day camp or overnight camping)
A Battle of New Orleans University presenter / performer / demonstrator
BOTH. You can apply to be a living history reenactor AND a presenter / performer / demonstrator, but you must fill out BOTH the living history reenactor application AND the presenter/performer application.

Living History (non-combatant) Participants: You don’t need to apply to participate in the Battle of New Orleans Reenactment as a living history reenactor if you simply want to attend Battle of New Orleans events at Chalmette Battlefield, either in period dress or in “civilian” clothes. The park looks forward to seeing you however you’re dressed!
MILITARY AND CIVILIAN PORTRAYALS
Living history units and individuals representing participants in the Battle of New Orleans and the civilians who supported them are welcome to apply to participate in activities at Chalmette Battlefield. Sorry, no horses are allowed at Chalmette Battlefield events.
On the British side, appropriate units to represent include the 4th, 7th, 21st, 27th, 41st, 43rd, 44th, 85th, 89th, 93rd, and 95th Regiments of Foot, the 1st and 5th West India Regiments, the 14th Light Dragoons, British general staff, Royal Artillery, Royal Horse Artillery Rocket Troop, Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Royal Engineers, and Royal Sappers and Miners. Other groups may also be appropriate; be sure to describe your unit on your application.
On the American side in the Battle of New Orleans Reenactment, appropriate units include the 7th and 44th US Infantry Regiments, Light Artillery Corps, US Marines, US Navy, 1st US Dragoons, Jean Lafitte’s Baratarians, Hinds’ Mississippi Mounted Rifles, First and Second Free Men of Color Battalions, the units making up Plauché’s Battalion, Beale’s Rifles, Jugeant’s Choctaws, and the Louisiana, Tennessee and Kentucky militias. Other groups may also be appropriate; be sure to describe your unit on your application.
Reenactors representing civilians of the period are also welcome. Be sure to describe your portrayal on your application.
Historic Authenticity
Every reenactor should strive for and maintain historic accuracy and authenticity in period dress and accoutrements, character role portrayals, and demonstrations. Any determination made by park staff on historic authenticity and appropriateness is final.
The Battle of New Orleans Reenactment at Chalmette Battlefield attempts to recreate a hastily-assembled military camp on both sides. Stay faithful to the impression you are portraying. Historic authenticity standards will be observed and in effect during event hours on Saturday.
For More Information about historic authenticity:
Contact Park Ranger Ron Merrill, ron_merrill@nps.gov, 504-382-4914.
Camping: Registered participants may camp overnight at period camps
For More Information about the applications, contact Park Ranger Kristy Wallisch: kristy_wallisch@nps.gov or 504-382-0296.
Battle of New Orleans Reenactment Schedule
9:00 a.m. – battlefield and visitor center open to the public.
Period camps may be set up beginning at 9:00 a.m.
4:00 p.m. – battlefield and visitor center close to the public.
Registered participants may camp overnight at period camps.

7:00 a.m. – battlefield opens to living history reenactors, presenters / performers / demonstrators, and park staff.
8:30 a.m. – all living history reenactors on battlefield and ready for day; all non-NPS vehicles off the battlefield
9:00 a.m. – battlefield and visitor center open to public.
9:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m. – Living history encampment, Battle of New Orleans University programs featuring speakers, craft demonstrations, hands-on activities, music, etc. Be sure to indicate on your application if you would like to participate in or lead Battle of New Orleans University activities. Be sure to indicate on your application if you would like to participate in cannon and musket firing throughout the day.
3:00 p.m. – battlefield and visitor center close to the public.
The park is currently working with the community theatre group that is presenting the Lantern Tour to determine start and end times for their event. The theatre group will definitely begin set-up no earlier than 4:00 p.m. but other logistics are still under discussion.
If you plan to camp overnight on Saturday night, the park will be in touch about what to expect during the Lantern Tour (your wishes, ideas, and comments are welcomed too!). The park will provide security for your campsite on Saturday night during the Lantern Tour.
Registered participants may camp overnight at period camps

Battle of New Orleans Reenactment at Chalmette Battlefield
January 8: Annual Wreath-Laying Ceremony
9:00 a.m. Annual wreath-laying ceremony honors the troops of the Battle of New Orleans at Chalmette Monument. Park at the battlefield (8606 West St. Bernard Highway, Chalmette). Battlefield and visitor center open 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Free.

Period camps must be set up no later than Friday, and must stay in place through 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. Period camps may be used
as sleeping quarters or be for day use only. Historic authenticity standards will apply to period camps. Note that you or your unit may apply to participate in battlefield events even if you do not apply for a period camp.
Overnight camping at Chalmette Battlefield is only allowed for registered living history participants in period camps.
Camp locations will be as follows: American camps will be set up along Battlefield Road. British camps will be set up on the battlefield (not the Mississippi River) side of the Malus-Beauregard House. Civilians will be assigned appropriate areas depending on their portrayals.
There will be camp facilitators assigned to period camps. The camp facilitators will be the go-to people for all questions and problems; if they can’t answer a question, they’ll know who can.
Parking for participants may be a bit complicated due to the Lantern Tour and Jackson Day Race, but the park will make it as easy as possible for you. You will not be able to park at the battlefield Saturday 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. during the park event or Saturday. 4:00-10:00 p.m. during the community theatre Lantern Tour. On Saturday, 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.,
shuttles will provide transportation between the battlefield and participant parking in Chalmette National Cemetery.
For those looking for a hotel room, check the accommodations listings in St. Bernard Parish or at the New Orleans Convention and Visitor Bureau website
For those looking for RV and camping accommodations, there are several state parks in the Chalmette/New Orleans area; visit the Louisiana State Parks website. Visit New Orleans CVB website for commercial campground information.
No pets will be allowed on the battlefield on Saturday, January 6. Pets may not be left unattended in vehicles in the parking area.
National Park Service rangers will be in charge of emergency services during the Battle of New Orleans anniversary event. Registered participants will receive information about on-site emergency services, who to contact if emergencies arise, and an emergency number to leave with friends or family if they need to reach you during the event.

Free hot and cold drinks and light snacks will be available for registered living history participants, park volunteers, and park staff on Saturday.
Rations for campfire cooking will be the responsibility of participants. Registered living history participants will be reimbursed for rations at the rate of $7.00 per person.
No alcoholic beverages may be consumed on site during Battle of New Orleans Reenactment hours.

The park will provide drinking water, portable toilets, dry firewood, and bedding straw.
The park will provide all black powder to be used at the battlefield. Do not bring black powder to the battlefield grounds (see Historic Weapons and Black Powder information).

Location
The Chalmette Battlefield
8606 W. St. Bernard Hwy
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 281-0510
Parking
Parking is available at the St. Bernard Parish Government Complex, 8201 West Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette, Louisiana. There will be shuttles to take you to and from the park.
For More Information
About reenactor applications, contact Park Ranger Kristy Wallisch: kristy_wallisch@nps.gov or 504-382-0296.
About historic authenticity for reenactors: Contact Park Ranger Ron Merrill, ron_merrill@nps.gov, 504-382-4914.
Mark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Battle of New Orleans Reenactment on the second weekend of January at the Chalmette Battlefield in Chalmette, Louisiana.
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Battle of Tippecanoe Commemoration
2018-11-10 09:00 - 17:00 UTC | Tippecanoe Battlefield, 200 Battle Ground Avenue, Battle Ground, IN, 47920, United States
2018 Battle of Tippecanoe Commemoration

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Join us for the 207th Anniversary Battle of Tippecanoe Commemoration on November 10, 2018 at the Tippecanoe Battlefield in Battle Ground, Indiana with special presentations. Look at how military engagements changed 100 years after the Battle of Tippecanoe as the U.S. remembers the end of World War I. Help us launch the new audio tour of the Battlefield. Come visit the Tippecanoe Battlefield and Museum this Saturday for a commemoration on the battle. Living historians will be present for talks and demonstrations including musket firings. This event is FREE. Only charge is if you wish to go through the museum. Note: Above image and video below are from the 200th Anniversary.

Battle of Tippecanoe Commemoration (200th Anniversary Celebration)
Public Welcome – Free Admission
Hours: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Battle of Tippecanoe Commemoration Schedule includes:
10:00a.m. Battlefield Museum Opens.
11:00 am. Veteran’s Day Commemoration –
Battlefield Commemoration & Wreath laying
Battlefield Monument
Color Presentation
1:00 p.m. Warriors on The Wabash – Point- Counterpoint.
Join local historians Discuss the Battle of Tippecanoe from the view of a
Native inhabitant of Prophetstown of 1811 and one of Harrison’s militiamen.
2:30 p.m. The Trail to Prophetstown & The Battle of Tippecanoe.
Follow Harrison’s Army as it marches from Vincennes, Indiana to Prophetstown leading up to the Battle of Tippecanoe November 7th 1811.
4:00p.m. The U.S. Army and Native American Confederacies in The Struggle for the Old Northwest. Battlefield Museum Gun Room.
Throughout the 1811 Battle of Tippecanoe Commemoration:
Historical re-enactment unit DuBois’s Company of Spies & Guides 1811 and The 2nd Kentucky Militia will be on the museum grounds with a small encampment of how Harrison’s army may have looked November 6th 1811.
Colonial Surveyor Ron Gholson will be demonstrating early surveying methods in the Northwest Territory prior to and following the Battle of Tippecanoe as white settlement moved into the Territory.
5:00 p.m. Site Closes.
Location
Tippecanoe Battlefield
200 Battleground Ave
Battle Ground, IN 47920
For More Information
DJ Tucker: Call 765-476-8411 x4; Email programs@tippecanoehistory.org
About the Battle of Tippecanoe (from Wikipedia)
The Battle of Tippecanoe was fought on November 7, 1811, in what is now Battle Ground, Indiana, between American forces led by Governor William Henry Harrison of the Indiana Territory and Native American warriors associated with the Shawnee leader Tecumseh. Tecumseh and his brother Tenskwatawa (commonly known as “The Prophet”) were leaders of a confederacy of Native Americans from various tribes that opposed US expansion into Native territory. As tensions and violence increased, Governor Harrison marched with an army of about 1,000 men to disperse the confederacy’s headquarters at Prophetstown, near the confluence of the Tippecanoe and Wabash rivers.
Tecumseh, not yet ready to oppose the United States by force, was away recruiting allies when Harrison’s army arrived. Tenskwatawa, a spiritual leader but not a military man, was in charge. Harrison camped near Prophetstown on November 6 and arranged to meet with Tenskwatawa the following day. Early the next morning, however, warriors from Prophetstown attacked Harrison’s army. Although the outnumbered attackers took Harrison’s army by surprise, Harrison and his men stood their ground for more than two hours. The Native Americans were ultimately repulsed when their ammunition ran low. After the battle, they abandoned Prophetstown and Harrison’s men burned it to the ground, destroying the food supplies stored for the winter. The soldiers returned to their homes.
Harrison, having accomplished his goal of destroying Prophetstown, proclaimed he had won a decisive victory. He gained the nickname “Tippecanoe”, which was popularized in the campaign song “Tippecanoe and Tyler too” during the presidential election of 1840, which Harrison won. The defeat was a setback for Tecumseh’s confederacy from which it never fully recovered.[3][4]
American public opinion blamed the violence on British interference in American affairs through financial and munitions support for the Indians. This led to a further deterioration of relations with Britain and was a catalyst of the War of 1812, which began six months later. By the time the US declared war on the United Kingdom in June 1812, Tecumseh’s confederacy was ready to launch its war against the United States in alliance with the British. In preparation, the Natives soon rebuilt Prophetstown. Frontier violence in the region would continue until well after the War of 1812, although Tecumseh was killed in 1813 during the Battle of the Thames.
Mark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Battle of Tippecanoe Commemoration in November on Veteran’s Day weekend at the Tippecanoe Battlefield in Battle Ground, Indiana.

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Muster on the Wabash
2018-11-03 09:00 - 2018-11-04 16:00 UTC | Fort Knox II, 3090 N. Old Fort Knox Road, Vincennes, IN, 47591, United States
2018 Muster on the Wabash

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Relive an authentic War of 1812 encampment at the 198th Annual Muster on the Wabash on November 3-4, 2018 in Vincennes, Indiana. Witness the confrontation between Governor William Henry Harrison (later 9th U.S. President) and Shawnee Leader Tecumseh. Experience the daily battle, patrol with Harrison’s troops, gentlemen’s duel, cannon, rifle and musket demonstrations and children’s activities while strolling the grounds of historic Fort Knox II. Canceled for 2018.
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Muster on the Wabash
The encampment, presented by the Vincennes State Historic Sites, takes place on the site of the former historic Fort Knox II, just 3 miles north of Vincennes next to Ouabache Trails County Park.
More than 150 re-enactors, including militia, U.S. Infantry soldiers and American Indians, will demonstrate what life was like in the early 1800s. Pioneer crafts such as woodworking, tinsmithing, blacksmithing and wool spinning will be exhibited.
Don’t miss crowd favorites such as the patrol with Harrison’s troops, the Tecumseh-Harrison confrontation and a battle each day.
Food and period vendors complete the atmosphere at Muster on the Wabash in portraying early Vincennes history. Fort Knox II was built in 1803, three miles north of Vincennes on the Wabash River. In 1810, Captain Zachary Taylor strengthened the fort and Shawnee Leader Tecumseh visited it. In 1811, Indiana Territorial Governor William Henry Harrison “mustered” his troops here before the Battle of Tippecanoe. The fort’s stockade is marked with short posts and interpretive signs.
For more information about Muster on the Wabash, contact David Weaver or Richard Day at 812.882.7422 or vincennesshs@indianamuseum.org.
Schedule & Admission
Saturday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Battle daily at 1:30 p.m.
Admission: FREE
Parking: $5 per vehicle
Contact
(812) 882-7422 or (800) 886-6443
vincennesshs@indianamuseum.org
Muster On The Wabash Location
Fort Knox II
3090 N. Old Fort Knox Road
Vincennes, Indiana 47591
Mark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Muster on the Wabash on the first weekend of November (Saturday – Sunday) on the site of the former historic Fort Knox II in Vincennes, Indiana.
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Fall Muster at Fort Osage Historical Landmark
2018-10-27 09:00 - 2018-10-28 16:30 UTC | Fort Osage Historic Landmark, 107 Osage Street, Sibley, MO, 64088, United States
2018 Fall Muster at Fort Osage

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Join us for the 32nd Annual Fall Muster at Fort Osage Historical Landmark on October 27-28, 2018 at Fort Osage Historic Landmark in Sibley, Missouri. Executed with historical accuracy, this annual re-enactment of the Fall Muster at Fort Osage Historical Landmark relives events surrounding the prelude to the War of 1812, as Fort Osage hears for the first time war has been declared with Britain. Musket and cannons are made ready, civilians are conscript, and both residents and soldiers stationed at this remote frontier outpost are on alert.
Since 1987, the Annual Fall Muster at Fort Osage Historical Landmark has portrayed for the public the every day life of a garrison of soliders and their familes during the War of 1812. Established in 1808 as a Fur trade “factory” fort, was the westernmost military garrison during the War. Activities may include: Blockhouse defense; Infantry drill; Light Infantry drill; Artillery drill; Ladies Tea; Ladies workshops; court martial; pay call; Militia mustering into service; woodworker; blacksmith; washerwomen; etc.
Tentative Schedule
Saturday
9:00 a.m. – Troop Parade, Morning Gun, & Guard Mount
9:30 a.m. – “Grain Painting” (Pre-registered attendees) with Sally Bennett at Mr. Harding’s Tavern
10:00 a.m. – Infantry Drill
10:30 a.m. – “First Person Interpretation” by Kimberlee Berezuk at Mr. Harding’s Tavern
11:00 a.m. – Court Martial
12:00 p.m. – Roll Call, Whiskey Ration, & Dinner
1:00 p.m. – Soldiers Funeral & Commemoration in the Army Cemetery
2:00 p.m. – “A History of the Osage People: From Prehistoric Times to the Present” by Michael Dickey, Arrow Rock State Historic Site Administrator – Fort Osage Education Center auditorium.
2:30 p.m. – Taking Tea with Mrs. Clemson (Sally Bennett) & Ladies Hair Fashions by Michaela Harris in Mr. Sibley’s Dining Room
3:00 p.m. – Blockhouse and Fort Defense Demonstration
4:00 p.m. – Retreat Parade & Evening Gun
Sunday
9:00 a.m. – Troop Parade, Guard Mount, & Morning Gun
9:30 a.m. – Church Call: Led by Brother Michael Smith
10:30 a.m. – “A Day in the Life of Jane Doe, not Jane Austen,”; Clothing for Women in the Federalist Era by Sally Bennett – Fort Osage Education Center auditorium.
11:00 a.m. – Inspection & Review
12:00 p.m. – Roll Call, Whiskey Ration, & Dinner
1:00 p.m. – Infantry Drill
2:00 p.m. – Artillery Drill
3:00 p.m. – Retreat Parade & Evening Gun
4:00 p.m. – Event concludes
Location:
Fort Osage Historic Landmark
107 Osage Street
Sibley, MO 64088
(816) 650-5737

Mark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Fall Muster at the Fort Osage Historical Landmark in October in Sibley, Missouri.
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Grand Festival of Chez les Canses at Fort Osage
2018-09-22 09:00 - 16:30 UTC | Fort Osage Historic Landmark, 107 Osage Street, Sibley, MO, 64088, United States
2018 Grand Festival of Chez les Canses

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Join us for the annual Grand Festival of Chez les Canses at Fort Osage on September 22, 2018 at Fort Osage Historic Landmark in Sibley, Missouri. The festival celebrates the French contribution to our regional history. Explore the relatively unknown history of the early French explorers who settled at the confluence of the Kansas And Missouri Rivers in the late 1700s. Skilled interpreters, attired in appropriate late 18th century clothing will lead you on a journey of discovery. Witness the arts, crafts and customs of these earliest European explorers and settlers.
Situated on the grounds of the Fort Osage National Historic Landmark, the annual Grand Festival of Chez les Canses in Sibley, Missouri, is a historical and educational engagement. The one-day event explores the lives of 18th century French settlers off the Kansas and Missouri Rivers and typically features reenactors, historical storytellers and era-appropriate arts and crafts.
Admission $8.00 Adult $4.00 Youth and Seniors Free – Under 5 Mark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Festival of Chez les Canses at Fort Osage in September at Fort Osage Historic Landmark in Sibley, Missouri.
Location Fort Osage Historic Landmark 107 Osage Street Sibley, MO Sibley is located on the Missouri River, 30 miles northeast of Kansas City, Missouri.
History of the Grand Fete Chez Lez Canses The Grand Fete Chez Lez Canses started as a annual event held at the Shoal Creek Living History Museum in Kansas City, Missouri. In 2007, the Grand Fete Chez Lez Canses moved to its current home at Fort Osage National Historic Landmark, located in Sibley, Missouri. Each year people from around the Kansas City area gather to celebrate Kansas City’s French History at this event that is sponsored through Ths Society of Friends of Fort Osage.

Mark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Grand Festival of Chez les Canses at Fort Osage in September at Fort Osage Historic Landmark in Sibley, Missouri.
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Lewisburg Bicentennial Living History Encampment
2018-09-07 - 2018-09-09 | Lewisburg Community Park, East Dayton Street, Lewisburg, OH, 45338, United States
2018 Lewisburg Bicentennial Living History Encampment

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Step back in time at the Lewisburg Bicentennial Living History Encampment on September 7-9, 2018 at Lewisburg Community Park and Lewisburg Historical Society Train Depot in Lewisburg, Ohio. Experience 18th and 19th Century life with Native American, Military and Civilian Encampments, Exhibits and Demonstrations.
The Living History Encampment features merchants and blanket traders with 18th and 19th Century crafts, clothing and wares for sale. In addition there will be many demonstrations of primitive frontier skills, Musket Firing, Cannon Firing, Blacksmithing, Broom Making, Cooking, Weaving, and many more.
Everyone is Welcome – Free Admission
Location
Lewisburg Community Park
East Dayton Street
Lewisburg, OH 45338
937-962-4377
For More Information:
Call 937-545-1892; Email LewisburgBicentennial@yahoo.com
Bring Your Own Lantern Ball (Saturday 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.)
Join us at the Bring Your Own Lantern Ball on Saturday. Go back in time to see how ladies and gents danced in the 1800’s in their finery! The ball will begin with a demonstration by the Liberty Dancers, followed by brief lessons and on to the Community Ball.

PERIOD VENDORS AND DEMONSTRATIONS
Performing Periodically throughout all 3 days at the Living History Encampment Area at Lewisburg Community Park:

Amherst Artillery Encampment
Baker’s Primitive Candles
Blacksmoke Forge
Brooms & Such
Brooms by Frank
Bushnell Bottle Company
Captain John Linigle’s Company of Ohio Militia 1803 – 1815 encampments
Carolyn Shotsky – Civil War and American Revolution books. Scrapbooks of History
Common Stock Entertainment – wandering show with songs, artifacts and entertainment from the past (Saturday and Sunday only)
Debora Cook, Artist and Calligrapher
Galen Delk, Blacksmithing Demonstrations
Gary Moore – Fire Making Demonstration with Flint and Steel
James Carden – Custom Knives and Indian Art
Jeff and Shelley Gier – Leather Bag Maker and Horn Maker
Joe’s Lantern
Laura Suppinger – Cooking Demonstration
Lee Wise – 18th Century Gunmaker
Living History Encampments
M’Lady’s Treasurers
Michelle Cole – Curiosity Cabinet
Steve Ball – Civil War Era Martin Guitars display
Strudel Brothers – Woodworking and Leather making
Timothy, The Irish Linen Maker – Demonstrations

Lewisburg Bicentennial Living History Encampment Gallery

SCHEDULED ENTERTAINMENT
Chris Supinger – Town Cryer
Willie Hawkins – Living History Entertainment Host

AT THE LIVING HISTORY ENCAMPMENT AREA (LEWISBURG COMMUNITY PARK):
9:00 Flag Raising = Lewisburg Historical Society Depot
11:00 Music presented by Willie Hawkins, Papa Joe, Ryan Wright – at the Living History Tent
12:00 Amherst Artillery Cannon Demonstration
1:00 Hannah Wiest – Living History – Lost to History: Women of the Civil War – at the Living History Tent
2:00 Amherst Artillery Cannon Demonstration
2:00 Truest Lies Ever Told by Chris Supinger; Story telling for all ages; Tales from the past brought to life for today – Living History Tent
3:00 Hannah Wiest – Layers of History: Women’s Fashion during the Civil War – at the Living History Tent
4:00 Amherst Artillery Cannon Demonstration
4:30 Music presented by Willie Hawkins, Papa Joe, Ryan Wright – at the Living History Tent
10:00 Amherst Artillery Night Shoot Cannon Demonstration

AT THE LIVING HISTORY ENCAMPMENT AREA (LEWISBURG COMMUNITY PARK)
12:00 Amherst Artillery Cannon Demonstration
12:00 Music presented by Willie Hawkins, Papa Joe, Ryan Wright – at the Living History Tent
12:30 Southern Singers Inter-Tribal Gathering on Twin Creek (Educational PowWow – Native American Music, Dance, Ceremony and History)
1:00 Period Fashion Show presented by Theresa Downs – at Living History Tent
2:00 Amherst Artillery Cannon Demonstration
2:00 Truest Lies Ever Told by Chris Supinger; Story telling for all ages; Tales from the past brought to life for today – at the Living History Tent
2:30 Captain John Linigle’s Company of Ohio Militia 1803 – 1815; War of 1812 Re-enactment
3:00 Germantown Dulcimer Group
3:00 Southern Singers Inter-Tribal Gathering on Twin Creek (Educational PowWow – Native American Music, Dance, Ceremony and History)
3:30 Fort Greenville Muzzleloaders Rifle Demonstration
4:00 Amherst Artillery Cannon Demonstration
5:00 Steve Ball – Civil War Music – Living History Tent
6:00 Southern Singers Inter-Tribal Gathering on Twin Creek (Educational PowWow – Native American Music, Dance, Ceremony and History)
7:30 to 9:30 Bring Your Own Lantern Ball – Liberty Dancers Demonstration and Community Ball Dance. Caller John Wysocki. At the Living History Tent
10:00 Amherst Artillery Night Shoot Cannon Demonstration

AT THE LIVING HISTORY ENCAMPMENT AREA (LEWISBURG COMMUNITY PARK:
12:00 Amherst Artillery Cannon Demonstration
12:00 Willie Hawkins, Papa Joe, Ryan Wright – at the Living History Tent
12:30 Southern Singers Inter-Tribal Gathering on Twin Creek (Educational PowWow – Native American Music, Dance, Ceremony and History)
1:00 Allan Howey – Civil War Music – At the Living History Tent
2:00 Amherst Artillery Cannon Demonstration
2:30 Captain John Linigle’s Company of Ohio Militia 1803 – 1815; War of 1812 Re-enactment
3:00 Flag Lowering – Lewisburg Historical Society Depot
3:00 Southern Singers Inter-Tribal Gathering on Twin Creek (Educational PowWow – Native American Music, Dance, Ceremony and History)
3:00 Truest Lies Ever Told by Chris Supinger; Story telling for all ages; Tales from the past brought to life for today – at the Living History Tent
3:30 Fort Greenville Muzzleloaders Rifle Demonstration
4:00 Amherst Artillery Cannon Demonstration
4:00 Steve Ball – Civil War Music – at the Living History Tent
DEMONSTRATIONS PERIODICALLY THROUGHOUT ALL THREE DAYS – LEWISBURG HISTORICAL SOCIETY DEPOT:

Weavers Guild of Miami Valley – Demonstrating weaving and spinning (Sunday only)
Rachel Davisson – Sheep Shearing Demonstration
Lewisburg Historical Society – Antique Farm Equipment
Rob Ullery – Steam Engine and Antique Tractor
FREE Silhouettes made for the public and History of Silhouette Art presented by Nina Nightengale
Jerry and Jackie Gross – Demonstrating Shaker Rosewater (Sunday only)
Chainsaw Carving Artist – Demonstrating wood carving of a Panther. Panther will be auctioned off at the closing ceremony on Sunday.

DISPLAYS – LEWISBURG HISTORICAL SOCIETY DEPOT:

1993 Time Capsule Contents
2018 Time Capsule Contents
Cincinnati Northern Railroad Exhibit
Dinah and Calvin Clark – Covered Wagon
Preble County Historical Society
Lewisburg Residents Wedding Photograph Slide Show and Wedding Gown Display
Depot and Caboose self tours

SINGER’S BLACKSMITH SHOP HOURS (located at 115 East Dayton Street):
Friday 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Mark your calendar today so you don’t miss the Lewisburg Bicentennial Living History Encampment in September at Lewisburg Community Park and Lewisburg Historical Society Train Depot in Lewisburg, Ohio.
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Fort Fest
2018-08-17 - 2018-08-19 | Fort Jennings Park, Fort Jennings, OH, 45844, United States
2018 Fort Fest

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Join us at Fort Fest on August 17-19, 2018 at Fort Jennings Park in Fort Jennings, Ohio for our 1812 Encampment and Military Appreciation event. Every third weekend in August, the rural community of Fort Jennings, Ohio swells from a population of 500 to several thousand people who gather to celebrate our military history and our veterans at Fort Fest. This three day Fort Fest event features exhibits from all over the United States including the Veitnam era helicopters of the Huey 369 Organization and The Moving Wall, the traveling 1/2 scale version of the Vietnam Wall in Washington D.C.
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Fort Fest in Fort Jennings
Along the historic banks of the Auglaize River, an 1812 encampment of reenactors can be found with period artisans, musicians, and many artillery and cannon displays. Black powder and cannon fire fill the air at live War of 1812 reenactments that take place at twilight on Friday and again on Saturday afternoon. The Vietnam re-enactment group, The Wolf Hounds, make camp near a large military vehicle show held on Saturday and perform live re-enactments of Vietnam battles utilizing the Huey helicopters. Fort Fest includes an enormous display of military memorabilia and artifacts is housed at the Jennings Memorial building built to honor Lt. Col. William Jennings who established the Fort during the War of 1812. Many other military displays and tributes will be present including the Ohio MIA/POW wall and the Tomb of the Uknown Soldier.
Other Fort Fest activities include a motorcade/motorcycle run, wine tasting, car show, and entertainment featuring Nashville Crush and Midwest Dueling Pianos. Over $20,000 in cash and prizes can be won by attendees during the weekend of Fort Fest, and a variety of food and beverage options are available. Flights on the Huey helicopter are arranged on a first come, first serve basis and the cost of these flights goes directly to the American Huey 369 Organization, however ALL Fort Fest military exhibits, reenactments, and entertainment are FREE!
Help us to commemorate our military history and the contributions of all our beloved veterans. Make a plan to join us at Fort Fest, one of the most unique festivals in Northwest Ohio!
Admission Fees – Public Welcome
Free Parking
Free Camping
Potable water, wood, straw, hooters, flush toilets, and showers provided.
Fort Fest offers free camping, free parking, free admission, 2 War of 1812-era skirmish reenactments on historic banks of Auglaize River. There will be a biker/military escort of Ohio POW/MIA Vietnam Wall and Huey 369 display with flights and military reenactments.
Be Part of Fort Fest
Fort Fest organizers are seeking Native Americans, militia, riflemen, US Infantry, British soldiers, military, civil war, as well as Pioneer, musicians, demonstrators, artisans, craftsmen, frontiersmen, and settlers to demonstrate to the public. Fort Fest is a family friendly event with Kids Rides, Live Bands, and Food and Beverages.
Education Day for School Children
Education day is Saturday for local school children.
Ohio POW MIA wall and motorcycle escort
Huey 369 display offering paid helicopter rides all three days.
Registration contact: Amy Ricker: 419-604-9127 amy.ricker@gmail.com
Mark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Fort Fest in Fort Jennings, Ohio.
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Old Fort Niagara War of 1812 Grand Encampment
2018-07-28 - 2018-07-29 | Old Fort Niagara – Standing Guard Since 1726, 102 Morrow Plaza, Youngstown, NY, 14174, United States
2018 Old Fort Niagara War of 1812 Grand Encampment

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Experience 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.
As 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.
The 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.
Admission: Adults $13.00, Children 6-12 $9.00, under 6 free.
Location
Old Fort Niagara
102 Morrow Plaza
(in Fort Niagara State Park)
Youngstown, NY 14174
(716) 745-7611
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For More Information: Call (716) 745-7611
About Old Fort Niagara
Old 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.
Old 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.
Inside 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.
If 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.
Mark your calendar today so you won’t miss the War of 1812 Grand Encampment at Fort Niagara State Park in Youngstown, New York.

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Fort Osage Dispatch Canoe & Kayak Race
2017-08-26 09:00 - 16:30 UTC | Fort Osage Historic Landmark, 107 Osage Street, Sibley, MO, 64088, United States
Don’t miss the excitement at the The Fort Osage Dispatch Canoe & Kayak Race on August 26, 2017 beginning at LaBenite Park, Sugar Creek, Missouri. The Fort Osage Dispatch Canoe & Kayak Race (called “The Dispatch”) is held annually to honor the original occupants of Fort Osage, who routinely sent messengers down river in canoes to deliver dispatches to St. Louis.
“The Dispatch” is a sixteen mile canoe and kayak race on the historic Missouri River! The race will start at LaBenite Park, in Sugar Creek, Missouri. The race will finish at Fort Osage National Historic Landmark.
Official Fort Dispatches will be given to all racers at registration.
These dispatches will be copies of actual historical documents and letters, pulled from the archives at Fort Osage, which had actually been sent from Fort Osage to St Louis.
A Fort Osage soldier re-enactor will be present at the finish line, and every racer (both adults and children) must deliver their “dispatch” to the soldier in order to complete the race and receive their finishers coin… which is an official replica of the Jefferson Peace Medal.
Contest for most realistic boat which would been seen at Fort Osage during the early 1800s.
$35 Racing fee (Day of Event Registration – $40/adults)
Every Adult racer will receive a finishers medal, tee-shirt, lunch, and 3 tickets for admission into Fort Osage.
Children’s racing fee is $10 but does not include a tee-shirt
(Each child will receive a finishers coin, lunch, and one admission into Fort Osage)
Militia Re-enactors from the Friends of Fort Osage will be present in full military dress!! They will be shooting off their guns and a large Canon!!
Follow in the Path of Our Ancestors
1/8 mile run/walk to the River and a 16 mile boat race to Fort Osage
Race Starts at LaBenite Park, Sugar Creek, MO @ 9:00 a.m on August 6th.
13 competitive and fun classes available to choose from, including:
1) Non-Competitive Family Fun Canoe Class (Children can participate in this class) … 9:30 am start
2) Primitive-Raft, Pirogues, Bull Boats, Flat Boats, Keel Boat and Dug-Out Canoe Class. You Must Build it and then Race It!!
3) Fishing Boat Kayak Class (kayak up to 12 feet)
4) Women’s Tandem Class (canoe or kayak)
5) Men’s Tandem Class (canoe or kayak)
6) Mixed Tandem Class (canoe or kayak)
7) A Fine Wine Class (any Adult 60+ years young… may use any listed boat type)
8) Women’s Solo Kayak (any Kayak up to 18 feet long)
9) Men’s Solo Kayak (any Kayak up to 18 feet long)
10) Women’s Solo Unlimited
11) Men’s Solo Unlimited
12) SUP Men’s Class AND 13) SUP Women’s Class
Mark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Fort Osage Dispatch Canoe & Kayak Race at Fort Osage in Sibley, Missouri.
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Fort Meigs Life in Early Ohio
2017-08-19 09:30 - 2017-08-20 17:00 UTC | Fort Meigs, 29100 W. River Rd., Perrysburg, OH, 43551, United States
Celebrate Fort Meigs Life in Early Ohio on August 19-20, 2017 at Historic Fort Meigs in Perrysburg, Ohio. Experience the Trades of Yesteryear at Fort Meigs: Blacksmithing, coopering, and tinsmithing are just a few historic skills that are considered lost arts today. In 1813 they were common skills learned by tradesmen. See historic trades and skills and learn about a different side of life in early Ohio.
NOTE: This event has been combined with a new event: Fort Meigs Revolution on the Ohio
RE-ENACTORS & HISTORIC CRAFTSPEOPLE INVITED
Re-enactors and historic crafts-people are invited to attend Life in Early Ohio. Pre-registration is required. Register individually or register your entire group – all on one form! Head to the Life in Early Ohio registration form now!

The mail brings an account of an attack being made by the British and Indians at Fort Stephenson on the 3rd of August about 1 hour before sunset…They was let to come close by the fort. Some in the ditch before the fire on them was commenced… In a very short time they thought it most prudent to retreat… The number of killed and wounded and prisoners is 250.
~ Lieutenant Joseph H. Larwill, Cushing’s Company, 2nd Regiment, U.S. Artillery, August 7, 1813
EVENT HOURS
9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. both days
EVENT ADMISSION RATES
Adults: $8.00
Seniors (60+): $7.00
Students: $4.00
Ages 5 & Under: FREE
OHC members: FREE
U.S. Military (Active Duty & Family): FREE
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Sackets Harbor Battlefield War of 1812 Weekend
2017-08-05 - 2017-08-06 | Sackets Harbor Battlefield, 504 West Main Street, Sackets Harbor, NY, 13685, United States
2017 Sackets Harbor Battlefield War of 1812 Weekend
Step back in time at the 13th Annual Sackets Harbor Battlefield War of 1812 Weekend on August 5-6, 2017 at the Sackets Harbor Battlefield State Historic Site.
Shortly after the War of 1812 began, Sackets Harbor became the center for U.S. military and naval activity for the upper St. Lawrence Valley and Lake Ontario region, according to the Sackets Harbor Battlefield Alliance. By 1813, roughly 5,200 troops were stationed at Sackets Harbor, the U.S. Naval Headquarters on the Great Lakes.
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The Sackets Harbor Battlefield War of 1812 Weekend activities fill Saturday 9am to 5pm, plus an evening English Country Dance. Living history demonstrations continue Sunday, 9am to 1pm. High points are tacticals Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning. Re-enactors from across the North Country set up camp on the historic battlefield, talked with visitors and participated in battle demonstrations.
Visitors experience military formations and drills, hear artillery, shop for period merchandise, and watch battle tactics.
An environment of safety and authenticity is essential, with participants adhering to the ‘Guidelines for Black Powder & Edged Weapons Use.’ All participants register upon arrival as NYS Parks “volunteers.”
Sutlers are welcome. Tents, signs, goods, displays, and personal appearance must be appropriate for the War of 1812 period.
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Old Fort Niagara Snowshoe Patrol
2017-02-04 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Old Fort Niagara – Standing Guard Since 1726, 102 Morrow Plaza, Youngstown, NY, 14174, United States
Experience winter life in the 18th century at the Old Fort Niagara Snowshoe Patrol on February 4, 2017 at Old Fort Niagara in Youngstown, New York, and witness a battle in the woods.
The Old Fort Niagara Snowshoe Patrol highlights life at a frontier outpost during the French and Indian War. Living History activities take place from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and include fur trading, weapons demonstrations, winter survival, fire building, games and winter clothing.
At 1:00 p.m. the Education Department of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and History Preservation will present an illustrated history of the snowshoe and at 2:00 p.m. attendees will embark on a journey to the woods where a skirmish will break out between French and British troops. The day ends with complimentary hot chocolate for attendees.
Reservations are not necessary for the Old Fort Niagara Snowshoe Patrol, but snowshoes are available on a first-come-first-served basis. There is no extra charge to take part in the event, but general admission tickets to the Fort are required. Old Fort Niagara Association members are free.
Mark your calendar today so you won’t miss the Old Fort Niagara Patriots Day Weekend at Fort Niagara State Park in Youngstown, New York.
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Fort Meigs Ohio 1776
2016-08-06 08:00 - 2016-08-07 17:00 UTC | Fort Meigs, 29100 W. River Rd., Perrysburg, OH, 43551, United States
Fort Meigs – Ohio 1776
The War of 1812 was the last in a line of wars for possession of the Great Lakes region. Discover another of these wars as we welcome Revolutionary War re-enactors to Fort Meigs. British and Americans will be encamped in the fort as you experience musket and artillery demonstrations, and camp life demonstrations. Learn how the American Revolution led to the War of 1812 and the creation of Fort Meigs.
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RE-ENACTORS INVITED
Revolutionary War re-enactors are invited to attend Ohio 1776. Pre-registration is required.
BAR members: Register with Bernard Borowski at boro42@sbcglobal.net
NWTA members: Register with Randy Hamper at randy.tm.hamper@gmail.com
Independents may use this website to register individually or for their entire unit – all on one form! Head to the Ohio 1776 independents registration form now!
A tremendous thunder gust last night with heavy rain and hail, this morning pleasant. Mr. Asa Stoddard, Major Spafford and Major Farley arrived here with two boats from Cleveland laden with produce and dry goods; I got twenty-four pounds of butter, a bag of pickles and a large cheese.
~ Captain Daniel Cushing, 2nd Regiment, U.S. Artillery, June 13, 1813
EVENT HOURS
12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. both days
Detailed schedule below
EVENT ADMISSION RATES
Adults: $8.00
Seniors (60+): $7.00
Students: $4.00
Ages 5 & Under: FREE
OHC members: FREE
U.S. Military (Active Duty & Family): FREE
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