2009
January 8-10, 2009
Battle of New Orleans
Location: Chalmette, LA
Contact: Danny Forbis
Address: 8606 West St, Bernard Hwy, Chalmette, LA 70043
Phone: 504-589-3882, ext. 228
URL: www.nps.gov/jela
Annual living history encampment at Chalmette Battlefield, National Park Service area and site of the Battle of New Orleans in 1815. Camp on the battlefield and participate in demonstratons, cannon and musket firing, a battlefield tour by lantern light depicting the "night before the battle", talks about strategy and tactics, and a reenactment of a skirmish leading up to the battle. Civilians, British, and American troops welcome. Firewood, water, powder, food for campfire cooking, one evening meal, and Sunday morning farewell breakfast provided.
May
May 23-25, 2009
War of 1812 Battle Reenactment at Fort Meigs
Location: Fort Meigs, Perrysburg, OH
Address: P.O. Box 3, 29100 W. River Rd., Perrysburg, OH 43552
Phone: (419) 874-4121 or (800) 283-8916
Email: rfinch@ohiohistory.org
URL: http://www.fortmeigs.org/index.html
Price: Adults $9 Students $5 OHS members $1 five and under free
The British are coming! US and British soldiers, as well as Woodland Indians recreate historic 1813 battles at Fort Meigs. See the battles, musket and artillery demonstrations, and camp life. Returning this year is "1813 Patrol". Accompany a squad of American soldiers as they scout around the fort. Join us on Monday as we honor the men and women of the US Armed Forces. A ceremony takes place at 2 p.m. at the Fort Meigs Monument and concludes at the Pennsylvania Monument
July
July 11-12, 2009
War of 1812 Grand Tactical
Location: Morrisburg, Ontario, Canada
Site: Crysler's Farm Battlefield Memorial
Contact: Robin Morris
Email: robinmorris@cryslersfarm.com or
Contact: Robert Irvine
Email: bobirvine@cryslersfarm.com
Address: The Friends of Crysler's Farm, c/o Robert Irvine, 8 Fifth St., Johnstown, RR3 Prescott, Ont. K0E 1T0
URL: http://www.cryslersfarm.com/re-enactment.htm
The Friends of Crysler's Farm will be staging the 196th anniversary re-enactment of the battle that halted the November, 1813 invasion of Canada as part of the War of 1812 Grand Tactical on July 11 and 12, 2009. Re-enactors portraying American and Anglo-Canadian armies and His Majesty's Mohawk Allies will take part in three battles during the weekend of July 11 and 12 - Saturday afternoon and evening and Sunday afternoon - on the grounds of Crysler Memorial Park and inside Upper Canada Village. Many of the units taking part are re-creations of the actual regiments that fought on John Crysler's Farm on November 11, 1813. The rattle of musketry will be punctuated by the roar of cannons as the two armies depict engagements from the troubled times of the War of 1812 when armies from the new republic to the south invaded British North America seeking to make it the newest state. The Friends of Crysler's Farm are honoured to have been chosen to host the 2009 War of 1812 Grand Tactical, the largest war of 1812 re-enactment in North America. The Grand Tactical, organized by the Crown Forces in North America and U.S. re-enacting umbrella groups, alternates each year between sites in Canada and the United States to encourage wider participation in 1812 living history and to highlight the different regions in which the war was fought.
July TBA, 2009 August August 8-9, 2009 August 15-16, 2009
Indiana Territory Festival
Time Period: 1812-1816
Location: Corydon, IN
Site: Corydon Capitol State Historic Site
Contact: Nathanael Logsdon
Address: 12420 Hwy 62, Charlestown, IN 47111
Phone: 812-606-1264
Email: springwater@peoplepc.com
URL: www.indianaterritoryfestival.org
The Indiana Territroy Festival is a juried 1816 event celebrating the making of the state of Indiana. New participants must provide photos of their camp, clothing, and gear for the vent. We will allow interpretations from 1808 to 1825. No natives or British soldiers please. The event is focused around Corydon as the state capitol of Indiana in 1816.
Siege of Fort Erie
Location: Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada
Contact: Peter Martin
Address: 350 Lakeshore Rd. Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada
Phone:(905) 871-0540
Email: pemartin@niagaraparks.com
URL: http://www.iaw.on.ca/~jsek/1812a.htm
Every August on the 2nd weekend, the War of 1812 is re-lived where the most bloody Siege of Fort Erie took place on August 15, 1814. Join us in our 22nd year, this battle re-enactment has attracted over 600 participants to relive the event over a two day period. Pyrotechnics, day and night battle scenes, live demonstrations have all enhanced this event. The setting begins with the capture and occupation of the Fort by the invading American troops. The battle sorties are highlighted by a vigorous display of actual musket and cannon fire from both sides culminating with the destructive explosion that originally destroyed about 25% of the Fort. The special effects to simulate this disastrous battle for the British Forces and the Fort is one that all spectators will never forget. Old Fort Erie is located in the town of Fort Erie approximately 30 kilometres (19 miles), or a scenic 20-minute drive, south of Niagara Falls and is close to the Peace Bridge from Buffalo, New York. The grounds and the main floor rooms of the buildings are wheelchair accessible.
Fort George Fife and Drum Muster and Soldiers' Field Day
Location: Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada
Phone: (905) 468-4257
E-mail: ont-niagara@pc.gc.ca
URL: http://www.niagara.com/~parkscan
This popular event brings together musicians from across North America. Drill teams from 1812 Forts compete in marching and shooting competitions.
August tbd, 2009
Battle at Fort Mims (1812)
Hosted by the Sixth Alabama Cavalry
Location: Fort Mims, off Hwy 59, Tensaw, Alabama
Contact: Maj. Brien McWilliams
Phone: 256-883-9103
Email: brienmcw@aol.com
On August 30, 1813, armed by the British during the War of 1812, Creek Indians killed more than 500 men, women and children gathered at Ft. Mims. Join us for a reenactment of this historic event. The Battle of Burnt Corn Creek will be each day at 11 am, and the Battle of Fort Mims will be at 3 pm each day. There will be sutlers, artisans, and entertainment groups. Firewood, ice, powder for the participants, and a Saturday evening BBQ meal will be provided. Please register so we will have a head count for the dinner. Settlers, buckskinners, militia, backwoodsmen, women, and children are welcome as the fort inhabitants and defenders. Civil War clothing, without jackets, will work for this era. Straw hats are recommended. Women may fight in the battle, as they actually did, if properly trained in the use of weapons. Ladies, bring wigs so that we may take your scalps. Blood packs may be used, but be sure the dye is washable. Please bring a flintlock weapon if possible, as percussion weapons may be used only away from the spectators.
October
Mississinewa 1812
Mississinewa Battlefield Society
402 S. Washington St., Suite 509, P.O. Box 1812
Marion, Indiana 46953
Phone: 800-822-1812
Email: info@mississinewa1812.com
URL: www.mississinewa1812.com
Mississinewa 1812 is the largest War of 1812 living history event in the United States. Sponsored by the Mississinewa Battlefield Society, it is a historical commemoration of the Battle of Mississinewa fought here on December 17-18, 1812. It is a step back in time to 1812. There are military encampments, an Indian Village, Rivertown, a Wilderness area, and lots of food, drink, traditional crafts, music and much more.
November
November TBA, 2009
