Muster on the Wabash Nov. 6 & 7, 2010 

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Muster on the Wabash, Fort Knox, Vincennes, Indiana

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AUTHENTIC CAMPS 1790-1815 (click here)
War of 1812 U.S. and British Regular Army, Militia, Indians, Craftsmen, and Traders. Visitors may wander through the camps throughout the weekend.  Participants are available to answer questions and to do demonstrations.

Vendors (click here)
Will provide a wide array of goods including:  Clothing, Art work, Reproductions, Various Sundries, all representative of the early 1800s.

Demonstrations (click here)
Will involve young and old alike.  Learn about:   Gunsmith, 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 visitor: The menu and fair change each year, come see what tempts your palette.

(map of grounds)

Flag RaisingBlacksmith workingLady in empire dressSpinning demonstration

SCHEDULE: Saturday (click on event for more information)

Sponsor:
Vincennes State Historic Sites, Dept. of Natural Resources.

For more information call 812-882-7422.
9:00 a.m. - Open Gates
9:30 - Post Colors/Troop Inspection
10:00 - Native Culture
11:00 - Go on Patrol with Harrison ’s Troops
12:00 p.m. - War of 1812 weapons demonstration
12:30 - Meet an 1812 washerwoman
1:00 - Tecumseh and Harrison Confrontation
1:30 - Battle
2:00 - Indiana Mounted Rangers demonstration
2:30 - Ladies Tea
4:00 - Gentlemen’s Duel
5:00 - Retreat
Sunday(map of grounds)
10:00 a.m. - Open Gates
- Post Colors/Troop Inspection
10:00 - Native Cultures
11:00 - Go on Patrol with Harrison ’s troops
12:00 p.m. - War of 1812 weapons demonstration
1:00 - Tecumseh and Harrison Confrontation
1:30 - Battle
2:00 - Indiana Mounted Rangers Demonstration
3:00 - Gentlemen’s Duel
4:00 - Retreat
Hosted by the Spirit of Vincennes, Inc.