French and Indian War Reenactment Returns to Crown Point

On Saturday and Sunday, August 9th and 10th the Crown Point State Historic Site will host a French and Indian War reenactment. Over fifty volunteer reenactors are expected. They will portray the French, British, Americans 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.

Crown Point was a major strategic post that was occupied by three different armies over the span of six decades. It was considered one of the most militarily important places in all of North America. The site contains the ruins of two forts, a visitor center-museum and miles of trails. The grounds are open daily from sunrise to sunset. The museum is open Wednesday to Sunday from 10 AM to 5 PM until October 19th.