The La Présentation Association is proud to present a Revolutionary War reenactment event to be held on August 9 & 10 called the “Skirmish on the Oswegatchie!” This will be the first time they have hosted a Revolutionary War event at Fort de La Présentation.
For those not familiar with Revolutionary history in Ogdensburg, the British Army, after the French and Indian War, manned a Fort named Fort Oswegatchie until 10 years after the end of the War of Independence.
There were two Rebel scouting parties sent from the Mohawk Valley to gather information about the strength of Fort Oswegatchie. Those raiding parties are the theme of the association’s “Skirmish on the Oswegatchie” weekend event.
Each of our reenactor groups will be presenting programs for the public to enjoy, including a recreation of a legal challenge based on historical records. Jack Downing will be returning to continue a demonstration of dug-out canoe construction. For the first time, members of the Native North American Traveling College will be on hand to present programs relating to the culture and history of the Mohawk people.
The gates open at 10:00 AM on both Saturday, August 9, and Sunday, August 10. The admission price is $5.00 for adults and $2.00 for children (ages 6-16). Free admission for children (ages 6-16) accompanied by a paid adult on Sunday. Please use the entrance at Commerce Street and State Highway 68 to park. A food vendor will be on hand for the public’s enjoyment.
Please be advised that the Abbe Piquet walking trail will be closed from August 8–11.
Below is the full schedule of events for the weekend:
Saturday, August 9
10:00 AM Camp Opens / Ongoing Presentations
11:00 AM Artillery Demonstration
11:30 AM Musket Demonstration
11:30 AM Children’s Muster
12:00 PM Lunch (Food Truck available for the public)
1:00 PM Afternoon Battle
2:00 PM Treaty conference and Wampum Presentation by the Native North American Traveling College
2:30 PM Committee of Safety Trial (Participate in the public trial of a suspected British sympathizer)
3:30 PM Community Social-Stomp Dance (Public is invited to participate)
4:00 PM Camp Closes
Sunday, August 10
10:00 AM Camp Opens / Ongoing Presentations
11:00 AM Musket Demonstration
11:30 AM Artillery Demonstration
11:30 AM Children’s Muster
12:00 PM Lunch (Food Truck available for the public)
1:00 PM Afternoon Battle
2:00 PM Camp Closes
Visit the Fort’s website for more information.