Battle Reenactments at Fort Ligonier

July 20th, 2010

Troops will be on hand at Fort Ligonier on Saturday and Sunday, July 24-25, 2010 to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the fall of Montreal and New France to the British. “For the first time ever, the French will occupy the fort and the British will attack it. Fort Ligonier, with the flag of France flying over it, will represent a French fort on the frontiers of New France in 1760,” according to Fort Ligonier’s Director, Martin West. Following the battle, the French will surrender the fort, representing the conquest of Montreal and other French forts in 1760.

British, Highlanders, American, Militia, French, Canadian, and Native American troops will be encamped throughout the weekend and living history activities will take place on Saturday and Sunday, July 24 and 25, with cannon firings and artillery demonstrations at 1:00 and 3:00 PM and battle reenactments at 1:30 PM and 3:30 PM on both days.

The participants will be presented with commemorative 250th anniversary, 1760 – 2010, Fort Ligonier medals at the conclusion of the weekend activities. This is a 2010 Signature Event as Fort Ligonier continues commemorating the 250th anniversary of the French and Indian War with the theme, “The Year of the Conquest: The Fall of New France, 1760 – 2010.”

In addition to attending the battle reenactments and stopping by to see the British and French military encampments, visitors will enjoy touring the Fort Ligonier Museum, which houses an impressive collection of original artifacts, a French and Indian War Art Gallery, the George Washington Pistols Exhibit, and the newest exhibit: The World Ablaze: An Introduction to the Seven Years’ War. The Museum Store offers a large selection of books, gift items, and souvenirs.

Fort Ligonier is located approximately 12 miles from Exit 91 (Donegal) of the Pennsylvania Turnpike at the intersection of U.S. Route 30 and PA Route 711 in Ligonier. Hours of operation are Monday through Saturday, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM, and Sunday, 12:00 PM – 4:30 PM. For more information, phone 724.238.9701 or visit www.fortligonier.org.

All activities are weather permitting

You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.