Fairhaven Village Militia
Revolutionary War Encampment
CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER
Saturday, May 28, 2022, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Fort Phoenix, Fort Street, Fairhaven, MA
The Fairhaven Village Militia and the Wareham Minutemen and Militia Companies present a daylong historical encampment at Fort Phoenix. Talk to period costumed men and women about the fort’s history and life during the American Revolution. See military drilling, flintlock musket demonstrations and period activities such as food preparation and cooking over the campfire, tin smithing, leather working, carpentry, sewing, fire starting, and more.
Due to a nationwide shortage of gunpowder, traditional evening cannon firing has been cancelled.
Free admission. Handicap accessible.
