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Old Fort Niagara
2019 French and Indian War Encampment
Participant Schedule

Thursday, July 4
9:00 am Sutlers may carry in equipment. French and allied Natives may carry into fort.
Noon – 10:00 pm Registration at the public parking lot- east end.
Noon British and allied Natives may drive into camp.
4:30 pm French and allied Natives may drive into fort. Sutlers may drive into fort.
7:30 pm Officers Call to go over battle scenarios- behind Visitor Center
NO OVERNIGHT PARKING IN FORT OR CAMPS.

Friday, July 5
6:30-8:00 am – Showers at Fort Niagara Pool
7:15 am – 8:30 am Participant breakfast at maintenance building.
8:00 am All vehicles must be out of fort and camps. Fort open to visitors.
8:00 am – 10:00 am Registration at parking lot, east end.
8:30 am Officers Call behind Visitor Center.
9:00 am Ice call at Sally Port and British Camp
10:30 am Opening Ceremony/Colors on the Glacis/Safety Inspection
11:00 am Siege Tour (Fort staff)
11:15 am Opening Skirmish – Pigeon Hunters- Outer Works
11:30 am Siege Demonstration- British lines and Outer Works
Noon Fort Garrison and Besieging Army begin harassing fire
12:30 pm Military Music at the Rush Bagot Monument
1:00 pm Kids Drill
1:30 pm Safety Inspection
2:00 pm Battle- French Sortie
2:30 pm Siege Tour (fort staff)
3:30 pm Native Council with Pouchot
4:00 pm Artillery Demonstration- Dauphin Battery
4:30 pm Ice Call at Sally Port and British Camp
6:00 pm Presentation- Pittsburgh’s Lost Outpost- Jason A. Cherry
7:00 pm Fort closes to visitors. Participants may drive in to unload
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Showers at Fort Niagara Pool. Registration at Fort Office.
8:00 – 11:00 pm Tavern at the Officers Club
NO OVERNIGHT PARKING IN FORT OR CAMPS

Saturday, July 6
6:30-8:00 am – Showers at Fort Niagara Pool
7:15 am – 8:30 am Participant breakfast at maintenance building.
8:00 am All vehicles must be out of fort and camps. Fort open to visitors.
8:30 am Officers Call behind Visitor Center.
9:30 am Ice call at Sally Port and British Camp
10:00 am Siege Tour (fort staff) Safety Inspection
10:30 am Native Council on the Glacis
11:30 am Siege Demonstration
Noon Harassing fire between Outer Works and British Sap
12:30 pm Military Music Demonstration- Rush Bagot Monument
1:00 pm Kids Drill
1:30 pm Safety Inspection in camps
2:00 pm British Assault on the Fort
2:45 pm Siege Tour (fort staff)
3:00 pm Fur Trade Demonstration
4:00 pm Artillery Firing Demonstration- Dauphin Battery
4:30 pm Ice Call- Sally Port and British Camp
7:00 pm Fort closes to visitors. Participants may drive into fort to load/unload
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Showers at Fort Niagara Pool
7:15 pm 18th Century Country Dancing behind the Visitor Center
8:00 pm – 11:00 pm Tavern at Officers Club
NO OVERNIGHT PARKING IN FORT OR CAMPS

Sunday, July 7
6:30-8:00 am – Showers at Fort Niagara Pool
7:15 am – 8:30 am Participant breakfast at maintenance building.
8:00 am All vehicles must be out of fort and camps. Fort open to visitors.
8:30 am Officers Call behind Visitor Center.
9:00 am Ice call Sally Port and British Camp
10:00 am Church Call, location tba.
10:30 am Safety Inspection in camps. Siege Tour
11:00 am Battle of la Belle Famille
12:30 pm Military Music at the Rush Bagot Monument
1:00 pm Kids Drill
1:30 pm Safety inspection in camps.
2:00 pm British Assault Outer Works
2:30 pm Surrender Ceremonies
4:00 pm Vehicles allowed into Fort and camps for loading.

If you wish to stay over on Sunday evening, please notify the office during the day on Sunday. Please be clear by 8:00 am on Monday, when the fort opens to visitors. Thank you. ... See more

From Dale and me,

Our thanks first to God for the terrific weather He gave us this year at Cooks Forest. Personally I have this feeling Trader Bob pulled some strings from above for us; it did seem like the kind of weekend he always enjoyed.

And we were blessed by more than just the weather; we had all of you. From huge deals like helping with registration and programming to small things like cooperating with the "Ice Kings and Queens" and helping a neighbor in need, every last person did something to make the whole thing come together. From the Old Reliables who have been there every year to the Newbies with us for the first time, you folks were all great! It leaves me at something that rarely occurs; a real loss for words.

So I will just say thanks to each and every one of you and here is to us having many more such weekends together.

"Father" Mike Homza
event secretary ... See more

Concerning Fort Niagara this year:

1. Set up is Thursday after 5:00 p.m., you will not be permitted to enter the fort prior to that time.

2. The tavern will not be set up this year and no unit potluck is formally being planned due to space
requirements. Please plan accordingly for your comfort.

Please direct any questions to myself at GDomow1962@aol.com or call 814-922-3752 or private message me. ... See more

Mary Penn (Mason Dixon) Update

Update #1: This French & Indian War event is going to be a part of a larger commemoration event being held by the township and county at Mary Penn B&B. I'm told that their will be other activities going on being planned by the historical society. More details forthcoming... ... See more

Just a reminder, 2019 dues must be received by Feb 9 in order to remain in good standing. Thank you.