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Wilderness Woman
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 Posted - June 12 2009 : 09:03:25 AM
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This is going to be yet another amazing event in the long string of events that have been commemorating the 250th anniversary of the French and Indian War. Our war!! It will also be one of the last.
From the fiw250th website:
Siege of Fort Niagara
On July 1 [1759], Brigadier John Prideaux led about 2,500 British-American soldiers and 1,000 Iroquois warriors to Fort Niagara, under French control led by Captain Pierre Pouchot. The British bombarded the fort with cannon and mortars. After nearly a month of fighting, Captain Pouchot surrendered.
With the subsequent fall of Fort Carillon (Ticonderoga) to the British less than a month later, it was the beginning of the end for the French in the American colonies.
I am looking forward to this one nearly as much as I did last year's huge 250th of the Battle of Fort Carillon. The event organizers are saying they have over 2,000 re-enactors registered. It is a 3-day event, with lots of things planned, including a nighttime artillery "fight." I have not yet seen one, but have heard that they are absolutely spectacular. I cannot wait!
Fort Niagara is another one of several absolutely gorgeous and impressive New York frontier forts. It comes a very close second to my favorite... Fort Ticonderoga. Here are a couple of photos:
Aerial view, with Lake Ontario in the background.
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The backside of the "Castle" taken from the lake.
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And you can go here for a Virtual Tour of the fort.
If you have an interest in seeing one of the biggest, grandest French and Indian War Re-enactments ever presented, in a spectacular, original period setting... this is the place to do it.
So.... who will be there?
Me, Sarge, Fitz... anyone else?
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Fitzhugh Williams
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 Posted - June 12 2009 : 12:43:31 PM
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| I will be there. But don't get too excited about the night time artillery duel. They did this at Oswego in 2006. Problem is that it stays light so late then, it's really not night when they start. And they have to wait 10 minutes between rounds, so you can eat a sandwich and drink a glass of Cherry Bounce between firings. I am really looking forward to seeing the rest of my unit. I only see them once or twice a year at most. And I am taking some extra money to buy some of Michel Nicol's pottery and dinner wear. And carrying some good wine this time, since I don't have to transport it into Canada. |
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Wilderness Woman
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Posted - June 12 2009 : 1:30:35 PM
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Hey!!! Don't burst my Bubble of Anticipation! 
According to the public schedule, the Friday Night Bombardment won't begin until 9:30 PM (should be just about dark by then) and will last until 10:30 PM. They are saying that each 6 pounder and under should have 12 shots, and over 6 pounders should have 6 shots. I don't know how many artillery pieces will be there, but it could get pretty noisy!
Are you being facetious about the 10-minute intervals? At Newtown Battlefield State Park, we require a 5-minute delay between shots for the same cannon. So, if there are several there, they can rotate and keep the firing going pretty constantly. I believe the different bores require different delay times, but I don't know what the Black Powder regs. say for each bore.
Btw, the Nighttime Bombardment will be accompanied by fireworks and the troops doing a feu de joie! Wow!!!
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Fitzhugh Williams
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Posted - June 12 2009 : 10:26:22 PM
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| The NY State Park regs say 10 min interval. Some states have a 5 min interval. Some organizations use only 3. And some fire as fast as they can load, mostly in the Civil War community. All depends on who is hosting the event, and on whose land it is being held. That is one reason I have no interest in doing artillery, even though one of my units is asked to fire a cannon owned by a historic site. |
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 Posted - June 19 2009 : 09:52:41 AM
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What a beautiful site and a spectacular view! Someday I'll get north of PA. And the fact that Canada is close by gets me all excited too-I so want to get myself a passport and go up there! By the way Fitz-I couldn't find any sign of well wishes for your birthday and I'm so sorry I missed it by so long. We've just made some changes with our shop and were in the middle of moving our store which can be described as nothing but chaotic! So that is why I haven't been online for several weeks. That being said, Fitz!
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Fitzhugh Williams
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Posted - June 19 2009 : 2:21:43 PM
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Thanks very much. I have had enough of them so they are just another day!
If you go to Canada, go to Louisbourg. |
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Fitzhugh Williams
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Posted - June 30 2009 : 08:09:18 AM
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| I was just wondering who from this board will be at Niagara, and when and where will they be? |
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Posted - June 30 2009 : 08:58:18 AM
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Fitz asked: I was just wondering who from this board will be at Niagara, and when and where will they be?
I will be there with my family, and some of the 'characters' from my historical fiction (AKA- Grahams Coy., 42nd RHR), late Thursday evening. And we will be billeted with the rest of His Majesty's forces in the British camp, of course...
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Posted - June 30 2009 : 12:59:44 PM
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I am packing some "Colonial" clothing so that I can pass myself off as a Brit when I visit the other side of the field.  |
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Posted - July 06 2009 : 1:11:01 PM
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WOW!!!
My hat is really off to the organizers of this event. From my female camp-follower viewpoint, it was absolutely marvelous in every way possible. It was just about the smoothest-run event I have ever seen, and it was jam-packed with tons of stuff to see and do. The soldiers were kept very busy over the entire 3 days. The battle scenarios were pretty spectacular to watch, and the sound of war was incredible!
I was most pleased to meet up with, exchange hugs, and chat with Fitz on two occasions, and I got my Big Hug from Big Sarge. I also briefly saw and spoke with our English Trader (aka Chauncey Goodrich, aka Sarah Melcher). Chauncey was also at Fort Ti the weekend before, and I spoke with her there. Another former Mohicanlander, Kurt, was also at both events, and I spoke with him briefly. Unfortunately, we never all met up at the same time. The camp layout was huge, and there were about 2500 re-enactors there. With the busy schedule, it was not an easy thing to socialize!
This one goes into my Memory Cache as one of the very best, along with the Fort Ti/Carillon 250th last year.
Glorious!!
Photos to come.....
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Posted - July 06 2009 : 10:39:32 PM
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Wilderness Woman said: ...and I got my Big Hug from Big Sarge.
Aye Lassie, and the pleasure was all mine 
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Posted - July 07 2009 : 6:09:55 PM
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I just flew in from Niagara and boy are my arms tired!
I had very little time to do anything since our unit pulled guard duty two days straight. But it was fun. My face is still sun burned and matches my tuque. I haven't even started to unpack the car, but I guess I had better do it soon since it is a rental. |
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Posted - July 08 2009 : 10:38:36 AM
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| OK, Joyce, I'm a-waiting for the photos!! |
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Posted - July 08 2009 : 5:14:40 PM
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Me too, Joyce! I vaguely remember Kurt -- any idea why he's a FORMER Mohicanlander?
Fitz, I was not familiar with Michel Nicol, so I Google'd the name. What beautiful pottery he makes!
http://www.geocities.com/greenware.geo/second.html
I sure hope you found him and were able to purchase more of it. He performs a great service to the reenacting community. And while I don't know the exact shape of a "chocolatiere," it sounds like a very important thing to have.
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Posted - July 29 2009 : 1:37:55 PM
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Whew! It has been a busy month, but I am finally able to post some photos, as promised.
First and foremost.... h-e-e-e-e-e-r-e they are: Fitz and Wilderness Woman, in all of their Glory!
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Next, we have a gorgeous view of the inside of the fort, taken from one of the walls. You are looking at the French camp with the so-called French Castle that was built in 1726 in the background. It is absolutely breathtaking in its stark beauty!
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The next photo is of our group -- a combined gathering of members from both the 3rd Battalion Pennsylvania (the Augusta Regiment) and the 1st Battalion Pennsylvania (Weiser's Regiment). I am the lady in the straw hat.
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This photo was taken at the Fort Ticonderoga event this year. The Gentle Giant in the center is....... Kurt!
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For those of you who only vaguely remember Kurt, he was the one who was quietly in the background here on the boards several years ago, but posted a quote from Benjamin Franklin every day. He is a quiet and shy man, who towers over me (I'm 5'9"!). Yes, a Gentle Giant, for sure.
And finally, I have one more photo to share. This was taken a couple of weekends ago at Fort Ligonier. It was a small event that commemorated the 1759 French attack on an outer redoubt at the fort. It was a desperate last minute attack that was easily repelled by the troops stationed at the fort, with the help of the fort's artillery.
This photo has two more Mohicanland members in it. Seamus is the officer in the foreground (green coat). And the person on the far left in the red coat is none other than our English Trader, aka Chauncey Goodrich, aka Sarah Melcher! Older posters and Gatherers from long ago will remember Chauncey. Chauncey has a new gig! He (she) is a member of the 60th Regiment of Foote now, but he is also still a Rogers Ranger, at times.
Sorry I didn't get a better photo of Sarah, but she was on the move.
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Posted - July 29 2009 : 4:03:55 PM
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| Some very good pictures Joyce, - I see you're wearing a "striped skirt", and particular reason? ;) .... Isn't Chauncy into "trekking" also?? Seems I read something a long time ago about her doing what amounts to (hiking) trekking using 18th century tents, clothes, canteens, etc.??? |
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Posted - July 29 2009 : 6:02:45 PM
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| Nice to see Sarah and Fitz & Seamus & you, WW. Great shots. Now, as for Kurt - and, yes, it is good to see him, too [for the first time!!!] - MAN, he's a big boy! Or is it, BOY, he's a big man???? And that gun! Looks like a log! I miss the north country! |
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Posted - July 29 2009 : 10:10:46 PM
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Glad to see the pics! I think that one was made on Saturday after 7 hours of guard duty and two battles. By that time I was just a little tired, but not to tired to visit the sutlers and return with a market wallet full of goodies. That is a striped skirt, isn't it? You worked in the infirmary no doubt.
Next weekend is Crown Point. Can't miss that one. |
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Posted - July 30 2009 : 10:14:57 AM
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Glad you all like the photos.
Yeah.... it's a "striped skirt." That was the first petticoat I made, even before I became a re-enactor. I was preparing for volunteering at Newtown for the 225th. I searched all over the internet to find striped linen, and it's still one of my favorites.
Nope. No infirmary work for me. I'm a seamstress and sometimes-laundress.
Yes, MG... Chauncey has done trekking and progressive-type tacticals on Lake George, as has Seamus. I don't know if she still does them or not.
Fitz, you did look a little sunburned and tired, but it was so refreshing to see you wearing something other than that Miss-yer Lay-Fran-say Froggie stuff!
Btw, I took a photo of you at the final ceremony inside the fort on Sunday, but it didn't turn out well enough to post here. I was standing behind our guys in another part of the big circle, and I spotted you as our Indian allies went along to see what they could pilfer from the Frenchies. I took a photo of you from between two of the guys' heads. But, my camera automatically focused on them, rather than on you, so you are quite blurry.
Do you mean you are coming all the way back up north to attend Crown Point? I didn't even know about that event until just the other day. I don't know whether our regiment received an invitation to that.
It's sad to think that right now, we would be on our way to Quebec City for the big event there, if that whole silliness had not happened to cause it to be cancelled. How unfortunate.
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Posted - July 30 2009 : 1:28:41 PM
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Glad you all like the photos.
Fitz, you did look a little sunburned and tired, but it was so refreshing to see you wearing something other than that Miss-yer Lay-Fran-say Froggie stuff!
Well, I hate to disappoint, but I am wearing my Compangie franches de la Marine breeches, gilet, standard issue French shirt, and Compagnie franches hat. So, really, French all the way. And you were standing next to me
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Do you mean you are coming all the way back up north to attend Crown Point? I didn't even know about that event until just the other day. I don't know whether our regiment received an invitation to that.
It was on the Pequawket Alliance list of events since last fall. I haven't heard much about it, but we are planning a big dinner on Saturday night.
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It's sad to think that right now, we would be on our way to Quebec City for the big event there, if that whole silliness had not happened to cause it to be cancelled. How unfortunate.
All is not lost! A local radio station has organized a water gun battle for next Sunday to replace it. Couillons!
http://lejournaldequebec.canoe.ca/journaldequebec/actualites/quebec/archives/2009/07/20090720-194254.html
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Posted - July 30 2009 : 1:49:12 PM
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| No, WW. We received zero information on Crown Point. Good Wyfe and I stopped by it last year when we were at Ti (same weekend) for the Officers' Dinner to 'smoke it over'.....not much of an event....very small, almost as wet as Ti last year! Did see some friends there....Dan Scroth, Wade Wells to name a couple. Wade was the state-appointed safety man. Way too far out of the way to even consider it as a possibility for us. |
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Posted - July 30 2009 : 2:36:48 PM
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| Last year Crown Point was just after Louisbourg. That may have had an effect on the event. I know it did for me. |
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Posted - July 30 2009 : 8:30:53 PM
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Way too far out of the way to even consider it as a possibility for us.
It's only a few miles north of Fort Ti! |
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Posted - July 30 2009 : 8:38:09 PM
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... So, really, French all the way. And you were standing next to me.
Only because you looked so totally..... normal and Colonial. You weren't wearing that silly red thing you call a hat on your head. Hmmmmph!
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All is not lost! A local radio station has organized a water gun battle for next Sunday to replace it. Couillons!
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Posted - July 31 2009 : 06:48:33 AM
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WW says: "It's only a few miles north of Fort Ti!"
Yeah....tag it onto the ride from down here and it adds up, and you know the results.
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Posted - August 02 2009 : 5:39:23 PM
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Only because you looked so totally..... normal and Colonial. You weren't wearing that silly red thing you call a hat on your head. Hmmmmph!
Now don't you think I look better in this picture
than in this one?
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