At 8:00am, on Sunday Nov 10, 2013 James Howard’s Reenactment Co. will be mustering out at the Old Fort Western Parade Ground. They will then march to the boat landing in the small park next to the fort where the bateau, a reproduction of an 18th Century flat bottomed boat will be in the water. A boat crew, commanded by “Sergeant Brooks,” Mr. Paul Daiute, will man the bateau on the Kennebec River from 8:30am – 3:00pm, weather permitting. Also, from 1:00pm to 4:00pm on Sunday, there will be a military encampment by James Howards Company on the grounds of Old Fort Western. Camp followers will be preparing soldiers rations and other foodstuffs over open fires. These events are open to the public.
On Veterans Day, Monday Nov 11, 2013 Old Fort Western, in conjunction with area churches and the American Legion, will have a day of remembrance for the veterans of WWI. It will begin at 10:45am, with the firing of the cannons at the fort, followed by the ringing of area church bells at 11:00am, the time of the WWI armistice, or cessation of hostilities. At 11:00am join local veterans, the Mayor of August, and the State Commander of The American Legion in laying a wreath at the WWI Memorial at Memorial Circle in Augusta, ME. At 3:00pm a memorial service for Captain Howard, Commander of Fort Western during the French and Indian War (1754-1767), and his descendants, will take place at the Riverside Cemetery. The public is invited to attend both the wreath laying and the memorial service.
Admission is free and children and adults of all ages are welcome to attend. Donations will be gratefully accepted. If you have any questions about this event or Old Fort Western, please call our offices at 626-2385 during normal business hours. You can also keep track of events at the fort via our website at oldfortwestern.org or “like” us on Facebook.
Other events in the area on Monday, November 11th include a free supper for veterans and their families at the South Parish Church at 5:00PM in Augusta, ME.
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