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AUGUSTA — The James Howard’s Company, reenactors of Fort Western, will host a French & Indian War Encampment from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 26, on the east bank of the Kennebec River, across from downtown.
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 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. 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 10:15 a.m., 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 p.m.
During the encampment, visitors are invited to walk through the 1754 fort, store and house to view period rooms and exhibits and talk with historical costumed interpreters about daily life in the 18th century. Admission is $10 for adults, $6 for children between 6 and 14, $8 for seniors and veterans; with a $25 family maximum for a family of five or more. Augusta residents and active military are free of charge.
For more information, visit www.oldfortwestern.org or call 207-626-2385 or e-mail oldfort@oldfortwestern.org.
