French and British forces clash at the Old Fort as the 1700’s come alive. Fur traders, Native Americans, civilians, and soldiers demonstrate daily activities at the French outpost known as Post Miamie during the French and Indian War. Experience battles and infantry drills, visit merchants, tour the Old Fort, and talk with historical artisans.
Schedule of Activities:
Saturday August 26th, 2017
10:15 am: Morning Assembly
10:30 am: Goat Milking and Cheese Making –
11:00 am: Infantry Drill – The Manual of Arms.
11:30 am: Soldier’s Life Demonstrations
12:30 pm: Musket cleaning, mending, guard duty.
1:30 pm: Battle – Allied Forces Attack the Fort
3:30 pm: Battle – Allied Forces Capture the Fort
6:00 pm: Fort Grounds Close to public
Sunday August 27th, 2017
10:15 am: Morning Assembly
10:30 am: Goat Milking and Cheese Making
11:00 am: Infantry Drill – The Manual of Arms.
11:30 am: Soldier’s Life Demo
2:00 pm: Battle – Imperial Forces Capture the fort
4:00 pm: Fort Grounds Close
Ongoing demonstrations in the camps and in the shops include:
Blacksmith, Wheelwright, Woodwright, Weaver, Cooks, Textiles, and Live Traditional Music.
