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37th Annual Siege Weekend Returns to Fort Erie

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37th annual Siege of Fort Erie taking place August 6th and 7th.

Canada's largest battle re-enactment is about to return to Old Fort Erie!

On August 6th and 7th, the 37th annual Siege of Fort Erie will take place. 

Hundreds of re-enactors will re-create three battles over the weekend, portraying how the site became known as the bloodiest battlefield in Canada. 

Old Fort Erie will be open to the public each day between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., with hourly guided tours available until 4:00 p.m.

Other activities will include the Mini Militia kids experience, historic weapons demonstrations and evening lantern tours, which will be available Saturday at 9:00 p.m.

Battle re-enactments and camp areas will be free to the public. 

Admission to Old Fort Erie and the Saturday night lantern tour will be available as a separate fee,

More information can be found here

 

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