British Encampment Showcase
British Encampment
Sunday September 21st, 2008
Learn about life at La Baie under British Rule. The French and Indian War is over and the British control this region. The fur trade continued to thrive, Fort Edward-Augustus was built, and British soldiers were sent into the area. Join members from area re-enactment groups as they demonstrate life activities from the late 1700s.
Discover the importance of this area to Europeans as they explored, settled and fought for this land.
Demonstrations
- Cooking / Baking
- Guard Duty
- Weaving
- Camp life
- Calligraphy
- And many more…
Colours - 12:30
Trooping the Colours and greetings / unit introductions to the public.
Uniform Modifications - 1:30
British army uniform modifications during the French and Indian War program by the Fur Trade Cabin.
Musket Firing - 2:30
Drill & musket firing demonstration on Parade Ground and Recruitment & Drill program at Fur Trade Cabin.
Closing - 4:30
Park Closes.
All Times and activities are subject to change.