February
16 - George Washington's Office Museum "Open House"
1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Open house to celebrate George
Washington's Birthday. Free and open to the public.
Living history. For information contact: Cissy Shull
540/662-6550.
April
4-5 Garrison Weekend, 1st Virginia Regiment, Fort
Frederick State Park
Hours are 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Members of the 1st Virginia will garrison the fort and
demonstrate the life of Continental soldiers during the
Revolutionary War. For information call 301-842-2155.
April 19 Fort Edwards Colonial
Feast
The Fort Edwards Foundation marks the
anniversary of the Battle of Great Cacapehon of April 18,
1756. Celebration includes a history symposium and a catered Colonial
Feast. Call for tickets to the Feast. At the Fire
Hall in Capon Bridge, WV. For information call (304)496-8845.
Check back for further details.
April 23-26
18th Century Market Fair, Fort Frederick State
Park
Hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thu, Fri, Sat and
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Sun. Now in its 15th year, the Market
Fair features the best artisans, craftspeople, and sutlers
together with an 18th Century encampment. For information call
301-842-2155.
May 2-3 "Museum Ramble" at Hager
House
This special weekend will
feature a no admission open house along with a fun scavenger
hunt for the family to complete as they walk through the Hager
House and Museum. Also on site will be a French and Indian War
encampment with reenactors in period dress. Sat. 10-4, Sunday
1-5
May 2
-3 American Revolutionary War Garrison Weekend, Fort
Frederick State Park.
Hours are 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Riflemen of the Continental Line will garrison the fort and demonstrate the life of American soldiers during the Revolutionary War. For information call 301-842-2155.
May 16-17
British Revolutionary War Garrison Weekend, Fort Frederick
State Park.
Hours are 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Members
of the 17th Foot, 33rd Foot, and 76th Foot will garrison the
fort and demonstrate the life of British soldiers during the
Revolutionary War. For information call 301-842-2155.
May
23-24 Garrison Weekend - Joshua Beall's Maryland
Company, Fort Frederick State Park
Hours are 10:00 a.m.
to 4:00 p.m. Members of Beall's Company will garrison the
fort, perform living history demonstrations and explain the
life of soldiers during the French and Indian War. For
information call 301-842-2155.
May 30-31
British & French Encampment, Fort Necessity
French
and Indian War reenactment groups will encamp in the Great
Meadows, answer questions throughout the day and demonstrate
the use of black powder muskets.
May
30-31 Artillery Program, Fort Frederick State
Park
Hours are 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Learn about
the role that cannons played in the fort's history. Firing
demonstrations of an 18th century 6-pound cannon are featured
throughout the weekend. For information call 301-842-2155.
June 6 Colonial Children's Day
at Fort Frederick State Park
Hours are 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Interpretive staff and volunteers conduct a day of hands-on 18th Century skills for children. The event is open to children ages 8 to 12. There is a service charge and registration is limited. For information call 301-842-2155.
June 20 French and Indian War Day at Conococheague Institute
For
further info contact 717-328-3467
June 25 "Herbs of Hager's Time" Hager
House Museum
Take a walk through
the Hager House gardens and learn about some of the herbs
commonly grown at home in Colonial times and their medicinal
uses. 7 p.m. Free.
June 27 Fort Edwards Children's
Day
Opening day of summer visitor's season. Check back for more
information.
June
27-28 Artillery Program, Fort Frederick State
Park
Hours are 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Learn about
the role that cannons played in the fort's history. Firing
demonstrations of an 18th century 6-pound cannon are featured
throughout the weekend. For information call 301-842-2155.
July 3, Fort
Necessity Memorial Program
This ceremony commemorates
the anniversary of the surrender of Fort Necessity. 3 p.m.
July
11-12 Garrison Weekend - Joshua Beall's Maryland
Company, Fort Frederick State Park
Hours are 10:00 a.m.
to 4:00 p.m. Members of Beall's Company will garrison the
fort, perform living history demonstrations and explain the
life of soldiers during the French and Indian War. For
information call 301-842-2155.
July 25 - 26 Artillery
Program, Fort Frederick State Park
Hours are 10:00
a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Learn about the role that cannons played in
the fort's history. Firing demonstrations of an 18th century
6-pound cannon are featured throughout the weekend. For
information call 301-842-2155.
August 8-9
American Indian Encampment at Fort Necessity
Please contact Fort
Necessity for details of this event. For additional
information please call (724) 329-5512 or check the link on
the "Our Sites" page.
August 15-16 Brigade of the American
Revolution National Encampment, Fort Frederick State
Park.
Hours are 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Brigade of the American Revolution, an International organization composed of British, American, French, and German reenactment units, will encamp at Fort Frederick. The weekend will feature a variety of living history and tactical demonstrations. For
information call 301-842-2155.
August 29 "Colonial Family Fun Day"
at Hager House
Come participate in
a day of Colonial Games for families. Learn about the pastimes
of families on the frontier and compete against other families
in a fun filled field day. Guides in colonial attire.
Registration required. Please call by Friday, August 21st to
confirm your space. Entry fee $5 per family (1-2 adults +
children; includes tour + activities). 1:00 pm -4:00 pm.
Weather Permitting.
August 29 - 30 French and Indian
War Muster, Fort Frederick State Park.
Hours are 10:00
a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 18th Century French, British, and American
Indian reenactors assemble for a weekend of living history and
tactical demonstrations at Fort Frederick State Park. Period
crafts and vendors will also be available. For information
call 301-842-2155.
September 12-13 Fort
Edwards Heritage Day
10:00 a.m. to
4:00 p.m. Saturday; 12 noon - 4 p.m. Sunday. Annual festival
celebrating the French and Indian War in Hampshire County;
part of Hampshire County Heritage Days. Displays, music and
food. Colonial reenactors and crafts people. Maryland Forces
will be in attendance. Note location - at the Bottling Works
in Romney. Call (304)496-8845 for more information.
September 19-20 Garrison Weekend -
Joshua Beall's Maryland Company, Fort Frederick State
Park
Hours are 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Members of
Beall's Company will garrison the fort, perform living history
demonstrations and explain the life of soldiers during the
French and Indian War. For information call
301-842-2155.
September 26-27 Artillery
Program, Fort Frederick State Park
Hours are 10:00
a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Learn about the role that cannons played in
the fort's history. Firing demonstrations of an 18th century
6-pound cannon are featured throughout the weekend. For
information call 301-842-2155.
October 24 Ghost Walk, Fort
Frederick State Park
Sponsored by the Friends of Fort Frederick State Park, Inc. Take a walk through the haunted forest, fort, and barracks. The program begins at 7 pm and all visitors who arrive and are in line by 9 p.m. will have an opportunity to experience the walk. For information call 301-842-2155.
October
31 - November 1 Artillery Program, Fort Frederick State
Park
Hours are 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Learn about
the role that cannons played in the fort's history. Firing
demonstrations of an 18th century 6-pound cannon are featured
throughout the weekend. For information call 301-842-2155.
