Fort Malden National Historic Site of Canada is gearing up for a pair of events in early August.
The first is the Living History Festival, which takes place this Saturday (Aug. 3) from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
The public is invited to, according to a news release, “imagine stepping back in time to witness the War of 1812 come to life, but out of the corner of your eye you catch a glimpse of something unusual – a Roman soldier is walking by?”
Fort Malden National Historic Site is aiming to have the Living History Festival bring history to life – all of it – with an “immersive historical experience.”
“Watch as history comes alive with the sights, smells, and sounds of history. Visit period encampments as re-enactors and volunteers recreate the lifestyles of several different time periods. Experience live cooking demonstrations, featured talks and historic weapons demonstrations that will blow you away!” said Julia Grcevic, public relations and communications officer with Parks Canada’s Southwestern Ontario Field Unit. “Hear musical performances that will move you through time and talk to a wide array of experts about the history of Amherstburg through their lenses.”
Admission to the Living History Festival is $10.75 for adults, $9.75 for seniors and $5.75 or youth 17 and under.
Fort Malden’s murder mystery event returns Aug. 10 from 6-8 p.m. That will allow people to play detective in a “who done it?” event where summer students will be in various roles offering clues to those in attendance to see if they can crack the case.
People will have to move around the grounds of Fort Malden National Historic Site, and grill the suspects in an attempt to solve the mystery.
Some lucky people will win prizes that evening.
Cost is $20.25 with pre-registration recommended. People can register by e-mailing fortmalden@pc.gc.ca with payment made on site upon arrival. The murder mystery is weather dependent and, should inclement weather hit, cancellations will be posted on Fort Malden National Historic Site of Canada’s Facebook page.
For more information on both events, call Fort Malden at 519-736-5416.
Pair of events upcoming at Fort Malden
By RTT Staff
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