The Fort Edwards Foundation of Capon Bridge, West Virginia
Saturday, April 19th is the date of the
Colonial Feast and the History
Symposium.
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Andrew Montour, Indian interpreter and intermediary, was the son of a Canadian born French woman, Madame Catherine Montour, and an Oneida Indian chief. Montour was with George Croghan at the Logstown Conference in 1752, with George Washington before the battle of Fort Necessity, and he lived through the disaster of Gen. Braddock's defeat. He was also involved in Gen. John Forbes's campaign to capture Fort Duquesne. He was a valuable ally of the British and a very trustworthy and competent translator for conferences. He spoke nine languages including French and English. He will be interpreted by Bill Hunt.Soldiers from Beall's Company of the Maryland Forces, will attend the Fort Edwards Colonial Feast on April 19th, to display, discuss, and demonstrate flintlock muskets in use on the frontier, during the French and Indian War. Examples of typical Flintlocks being carried by British and Provincial soldiers, Dragoons, Independent Ranger Companies, French soldiers, Indians, and Colonial Militia Companies will be on display. A soldier will demonstrate the loading and firing of the Flintlock used by the British and Provincial Soldiers. He will also show and discuss other hand weapons and equipment carried by Provincial Soldiers, as the British Army slowly adapted to fighting in the woodlands of the American frontier. Ladies from Beall's Company of the Maryland Forces will be on hand to discuss the presence and role of colonial women in a Company of Provincial soldiers, during the French and Indian War. They will discuss the responsibilities and duties of the women, and the hardships they endured, even though they were receiving rations and quarters while they were officially on the roles as members of the Provincial Company. The ladies will be available to answer questions, and also discuss the difficulties of life, while either living in garrison at a fort, or on the trail, during a campaign against the French. The History Symposium which will begin at 2:30 p.m is free and open to the public. The Colonial Feast at 6 p.m. will again be a catered event with Hampshire County's own Gourmet Central providing a colonial-like meal. Tickets must be purchased in advance by April 1st for the dinner. The cost of tickets is $18. The tickets will be available at the two county libraries and Taggart Hall Visitor Center in Romney or by calling Mark Jones (304)496-8845. Don your colonial attire for the event if you wish. Don't forget to get your
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