AUTHENTIC CAMPS 1790-1815
War of 1812 U.S. and British Regular Army, Militia,
Indians, Craftsmen, and Traders. Visitors may wander through the camps througout the weekend. Prticipants are available to answer questions and to do demonstrations.
SCHEDULE: Saturday (map of grounds)
9:00 a.m. - Open Gates
9:30 - Post Colors/Troop Inspection (At falg pole in fort)
11:00 - Go on Patrol with Harrison ’s Troops
12:00 p.m. - War of 1812 weapons demonstration
12:30 - Meet Lydia Bacon, an Officers Wife
1:00 - Tecumseh and. Harrison Confrontation
1:30 - Battle
2:00 - IN Mounted Rangers demonstration
2:30 - Native Culture-Native Village
4:00 - Gentlemen’s Duel
Sunday(map of grounds)
10:00 a.m. - Open Gates
- Post Colors/Troop Inspection (At falg pole in fort)
11:00 - Go on Patrol with Harrison ’s troops
12:00 p.m. - War of 1812 weapons demonstration
12:30 - Meet Lydia Bacon, an Officers Wife
1:00 - Tecumseh and. Harrison Confrontation
1:30 - Battle
2:00 - IN Mounted Rangers Demonstration
2:30 - Native Culture - Native Village
3:00 - Gentlemen’s Duel
4:00 - Retreat |
FREE ADMISSION
$5.00 Parking
Ft. Knox is 3 miles North of Vincennes next to Ouabache Trails Park
on Lower Fort Knox Road : Follow the signs from Executive Inn Directions
Sponsor: Vincennes State Historic Sites, Dept. of Natural Resources
For more information, call (812) 882-7422
Hope to See You There!!!! |
Vendors
Will provide a wide array of goods including: Clothing, Art work, Reproductions, Various Sundries
Demonstrations
Will involve young and old alike. Learn about: Gunsmithing, Woodworking, Spinning, Soap Making, Blacksmithing, Children’s Games, and more!
Food
Will be provided by several non-profit groups and are enough to tempt any palet: Beef Stew, BBQ, Chili, Sausages, Homemade Root Beer, Apple Butter, Fried Biscuits, Carmel Apples, Desserts |