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Monday, January 31, 2011

THE BATTLE OF OGDENSBURG RE-ENACTMENT

February 19-20

Fought February 22, 1813

Saturday

10:00 A.M. Ceremony at Ogdensburg Cemetery: Placing of the wreath on Sheriff York’s grave.

1:30 P.M. Battle re-enactment at Lighthouse Point. Fort Wellington, Prescott, Ontario will fire artillery to launch the British attack.

2:30 P.M. Walking tour of the 1813 battleground through the streets of Ogdensburg with Jim Reagen. Starts at the parking lot at Lighthouse Point.

3:30 P.M. Lecture at Freight House Restaurant: How to Dress as an 1812 Civilian by Sue McLean.

7:30 P.M. Winter Ball (English Country Dance) at Freight House

Sunday

1:30 P.M. Battle re-enactment at Lighthouse Point. Fort Wellington, Prescott, Ontario will fire artillery to launch the British attack.

ALL EVENTS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

The Fort La Présentation Association is pleased to support

the Battle of Ogdensburg Re-enactment and the organizers, Forsythe’s Rifles.

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