Fort McIntosh Garrison Encampment at the Library

The Library welcomes the Fort McIntosh Garrison, First Company, of Continental re-enactors on Saturday May 2 from 10 am to 3 pm.   Journey back with us to 1778 when the living history group sets up camp for the day at the Library.  Talk with soldiers in Continental Army uniforms, witness drills and marching and see how the army slept and ate while at camp.   Musket demonstrations are scheduled for 11 am, 1 pm and 3 pm.

This program is free for all ages and funds were provided by a grant from PBS.

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