Mississinewa 1812 Marion, IN
Date of Event
October 10, 2014
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October 12, 2014
Event Location
Mississinewa Battlefield
Marion, IN 46952
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Join us for the America's Most Exciting Living History Weekend located at the Mississinewa Battlefield, Marion, Indiana on October 10 - 12, 2014. It is a historical commemoration of the Battle of Mississinewa fought here on December 17-18, 1812. It's a step back in time to 1812. Experience the days of the War of 1812 in the British and American military camps. View the daily life of the War of 1812 soldier. Ongoing demonstrations include field drill, artillery firing, musket and rifle drill, battlefield surgery, and daily battle reenactments. In addition to storytelling and music, there are ongoing demonstrations of fire starting, cooking, and many other aspects of Native American life. More than 140 merchants, artisans, food purveyors and musicians will delight you with their wares, demonstrations of 18th Century crafts, food and drink of 1812. Life along the rivers and streams in 1812 is recreated in the trapper, voyager, and pirate camps along the river. Each camp features ongoing demonstrations of fire starting, open fire cooking and storytelling in this unique display of wilderness life. Twenty Rivertown food purveyors offer 1812 delicious foods ranging from barbecued chops, buffalo burgers, bratwurst, ribs and chicken, hearty stews, baked potatoes, fry bread, pies, ice cream and cold cider. Stop and visit with any of Rivertown's 32 early 18th Century master printers, artists, gunsmiths, tinsmiths, silversmiths, soap makers, blacksmiths, flintknappers, weavers, and other traditional craftsmen.Information:
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