On Saturday and Sunday, August 9th and 10th the Crown Point State Historic Site will host a French and Indian War reenactment. Over one hundred volunteer reenactors are expected. They will portray the French, British, American and Native Peoples who were here during the period.
The day will be filled with activities illustrating life in the 18th Century. Visitors will learn about the daily routine in an army camp. They will encounter soldiers drilling and camp followers preparing food. On Saturday at 11 AM and 2 PM and Sunday at 11 AM there will be recreated battles to watch. They will be narrated to help visitors understand the complexities of 18th Century warfare. There will also be a special guided lantern tour through the camps at 7 PM sharp on Saturday night.
These events are presented by the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. They are free and will be held rain or shine. For further information about this and other site programs and events, please call (518) 597-3666, visit our website, or find us on Facebook at Crown Point State Historic Site.