Re-enactment at Fort George

History fans in the hundreds from all over North America converged upon Niagara-on-the-Lake last weekend to commemorate the Battle of Fort George

The Battle of Fort George was one of the most significant battles in Niagara during the War of 1812 and last weekend was the 202nd anniversary of this historic event.

Hundreds of soldiers in full battle attire completed re-enactments on both Saturday and Sunday which included musket firings, artillery demonstrations and various music and other presentations.

The piccolos and drums sounded great playing authentic period music. This event was a commemoration of the 202nd anniversary of the Battle of Fort George. Re-enactors from all over North America came together in Fort George. Battle re-enactments were scheduled both on Saturday and Sunday, July 11 and 12, 2015. Weekend programming included musket firings, artillery demonstrations, music presentations and more inside Fort George.