Enjoy the sights, sounds, and smells of the American Revolution at Fort Wayne’s Historic Old Fort. The Continental Army and British forces will be on hand to provide live demonstrations throughout the day on period specific artillery and military maneuvers. Re-enactors will also bring to life the daily activities of this time period through demonstrations on period cooking, gardening, blacksmithing, and much more!
Schedule of events:
With a special demo throughout the weekend on the period process of making chocolate – from roasting cacao beans to the final delicious product.
Saturday, July 29, 2017
10:00 Morning Trooping of the Colors
11:00 Infantry and Militia Drill
12:00 Cannon Demonstration
1:00 Patrol and Skirmish
2:00 18th Century Fashion (On the Porches)
2:30 Cannon Demonstration
3:30 Public Reading of the Declaration of Independence
4:30 Patrol and Skirmish
5:30 Evening Trooping of the Colors
6:00 Grounds Close
Sunday, July 30, 2017
10:00 Morning Trooping of the Colors
11:00 Cannon Demonstration
12:00 Infantry/Militia Drill
1:00 18th Century Fashion (The Porches)
2:00 Patrol and Skirmish
3:00 Public Reading of the Declaration of Independence
3:45 Evening Trooping of the Colors
4:00 Grounds Close
