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Howard’s Company hosts French & Indian War Encampment
Sunday, August 26, 2018, 10:00am - 02:00pm
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Contact www.oldfortwestern.org, (207) 626-2385,

The James Howard’s Company, Reenactors of Fort Western, will host a French & Indian War Encampment on Saturday, August 25, 2018 from 10:00am until 4:00pm and Sunday, August 26, 2018 from 10:00am until 2:00pm at Fort Western (1754) on the east bank of the Kennebec River in the heart of downtown Augusta.

Throughout the weekend, reenactors will portray the garrison of Fort Western during the year 1758, a year when the soldiers were fearful of attack, and bitter because of their long enlistments at the lonely and isolated fort. On Saturday, there will be musket firing demonstrations at 11:00am and 1:30pm. During the rest of the day, the soldiers and women of the Fort will portray daily life, including cooking and guard duty. On Sunday morning, starting at 10:15am, the public is invited to join in the soldiers’ worship service. Following the service, the reenactors will work to recreate an authentic camp kitchen under archaeological supervision. In addition, daily life will be portrayed until they break camp at 2:00pm.

During the encampment, visitors are invited to walk through the Fort, Store, and House to view period rooms and exhibits and talk with historical costumed interpreters about daily life in the 18th century. Admission rates: $10.00 Adults, $6.00 Children (6-14), $8.00 Seniors & Veterans, $25.00 family (5), and $1.00 AAA discounts. Augusta residents and active military are free of charge. Hours: July & August: Open Daily 10-4pm; September & October: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, & Monday, 10-4pm.

Fort Western (1754) is America’s oldest surviving wooden French & Indian War garrison illuminating 300 years of Maine and New England history. For more information, please visit our website at www.oldfortwestern.org or call 626-2385 or e-mail us at .

Location Fort Western, 16 Cony Street, Augusta
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