While now a peaceful area, the confluence of the Three Rivers was once the front line in a battle that could have decided the fate of the entire Northwest Territory. Reenactors from across the country will recreate the Siege of Fort Wayne during the War of 1812. The clash of American forces against the Native Americans, sponsored by the British, decided the fate of one of the last US outposts on the frontier. Had Fort Wayne fallen, Great Britain would have controlled the entire western order of the United States. This weekend at the Old Fort will included musket and cannon demonstrations, period artisans, and children's activities. In the fall of 1812, Native Americans, and British Allies had captured all the other American forts in the Old Northwest Territory. Now it was Fort Wayne's turn.
Includes: on-going demonstrations: blacksmith, textiles, wood wright, tinsmith, cooks and bakers, toys and games tent, traditional music, mini-militia and guided tours of the Fort.
- This is a two day event:
- Saturday, June 10 from 10am to 5pm
- Sunday, June 11 from 10am to 4pm
