In addition to Richard V. Barbuto's talk on the turning point of the War of 1812 in September 1814,there will also be a variety of living history activities. re-enactors will establish period camps and demonstrate what life was like for common soldiers during the War of 1812. In other words, no RVs or Glamping.
Throughout the day, troops will perform musket demonstrations, volley firing, artillery firing and other tactical exercises. Other programs feature period cooking, laundry, blacksmithing, children's games and Native Americans in the War if 1812.
Scheduled programs are:
10:30 am, infantry drill and firing
On the hour and at 3:45 pm, musket firing demonstrations
11:30 am, uniforms of the War of 1812
12:30 pm, regency women's fashions
1:30 pm, "Hot Shot" artillery demonstration
2:30 pm, firepower weapons program
3:30 pm, Tour: Fort Niagara in the War of 1812
Activities run from 10 am to 4 pm. This program is sponsored by the United States Daughters of 1812.
Old Fort Niagara is currently open daily from 10 am to 4 pm. It is a Registered National Historic Landmark and a New York State Historic Site operated by the Old Fort Niagara Association.
--Brock-Perry
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