Events

Upcoming events

Past events

Market Faire 2024

18th Century Courting

February 10th, 2024

11:00-2:30

Join us as we we take a look at courting in the 18th century!

Robert Burns Event

In the event of foul weather, the event will be held at the park's Event Center instead of the Old Fort

January 27th, 2024

11:00am-4:00pm

Burns Night is an annual celebration of Scotland’s most famous poet – a man called Robert Burns. You no doubt may have heard (or even sang!) ‘Auld Lang Syne’ when ringing in the New Year? That was written by ‘Rabbie’ Burns. Today he is honored with the title ‘Scotland’s national poet.'

Keeping Warm

January 13th, 2024

11:00-2:30

Join us as we we take a look at how to keep warm in the winters of the 18th century!

Candle Making

November 18th, 2023

11:00-2:30

Join us as we we make candles! You will be able to see the different methods used for candle making and also try your hand at making your own, 18th century style candle.

Colonial Tea

December 9th, 2023

11:00-2:30

Join us as we explore the role of tea in colonial America as we approach the 250th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party.

Over the Embers!

October 14th, 2023 10am - 4pm

This month we will be covering all of the different ways that fire was used and depended on in the 18th century! We will be demonstrating fire starting skills, cooking implements, lighting and even how it was used in our 18th century ammunitions.

Autumn Nights

October 28th, 2023

5:00-9:00

Join us as we celebrate autumn 18th Century style! Autumn nights is an annual event with hay rides, trail side story tellers, and hot cocoa at the Fort. This is truly an event that the whole family will enjoy!

Scribes and Schools

August 12th, 2023 10am - 4pm

Meet up with some of our historians as they do various demos and answer questions about the 18th Century!

This month we will be focusing on what families and children did during the long summer days in the olden days.

Navigating the Maize

September 9th, 2023 10am - 4pm

Meet up with some of our historians as they do various demos and answer questions about the 18th Century!

This month we will be discussing all things corn! Come and make corn husk dolls and see how corn was ground in the early days before factories and big box stores.

We will also be celebrating the signing of the Treaty of Paris whereby Great Britain formally recognized the United States as a separate and independent nation.