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Revolutionary War Weekend
August 25, 2018
to August 26, 2018Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Host/Presenter: Fort Ontario State Historic Site
Location: 1 E. Fourth St., Oswego, NY, 13126
More Information: https://www.facebook.com/FortOntario/photos/gm.282623709206912/1764060846982818/?type=3&theater
This exciting Revolutionary War encampment event features living history demonstrations and three battle re-enactments! Highlights include a Continental Army attack on a British outpost in Washington (East) Park on Oswego’s Bridge Street and a full-scale ‘Assault on the Fort’ by rebel troops begins at 2 p.m. on Saturday and again at 1 p.m. on Sunday.
There will also be a fashion show illustrating clothing and uniforms of soldiers, officers, women, and children of the 18th century; historian Shari Crawford introduces kids to 18th century toys and games; and living history expert Paul Supley interprets the role of an 18th century physician and surgeon and present a display of reproduction and original 18th century medical tools, equipment, medicines, and treatments.
Click on the link above for a complete schedule of events. Visit http://www.historicfortontario.com or their Facebook page for more information.
