War of 1812 Events ~
July 2008
July 4-6, 2008
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.
August 2008
August tbd, 2008
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.
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 2008
October 10-12, 2008
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
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 2008
November 1-2, 2008
Muster on the Wabash
Spirit of Vincennes, Inc.
P.O. Box 1816, Vincennes, IN 47591
You are invited to join the troops, camp followers, craftspeople, and merchants on the site of Fort Knox. For more information, please go to our website.
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Last updated January 24, 2008