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Events Description
On Saturday, May 4th and Sunday, May 5th join us as The Upper Thames Military Re-enactment Society (UTMRS) and the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority (LTVCA) present the Battle of Longwoods. Re-enactors come together to recreate the Battle of Longwoods and provide a glimpse into life during the early 19th century.
Longwoods Road Conservation Area will be open to the public from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day of the event. Come and experience life as a soldier, camp follower, Indigenous member and merchant. Step into an authentically recreated camp – hear the crack of the musket, the roar of the cannon, the smell of food being prepared over open fire – there is something for the whole family.
The weekend will include:
- Live action tactical and artillery demonstrations including an afternoon battle.
- Live period music throughout each day.
- Military Medicine Presentation – the Surgeon will demonstrate what types of procedures and medicine was available during this time.
- Camp Tour – Walk back through time with a guided tour of a historical military encampment.
- Mini Militia – Children experience what it was like to become a soldier during the 1800s. They will learn about a soldier’s life in battle, take part in simple arms drills, and marching.
- Children’s games and rope making will be available throughout the day.
- Take a stroll through Merchant Row – sutlers, merchants and artisans are selling items that can be purchased.
- Self guided tours through Ska-Nah-Doht Village and the various nature trails throughout Longwoods Road Conservation Area.
- Local Service Club will be providing food for purchase throughout the event.
HOW MUCH
Tickets:
Entrance per person is $10 for 13 years+, 12 years & under, and military in uniform are free.
LTVCA’s parking pass is not applicable for this event.
WHEN & WHERE
Date & Time:
May 4 – 5, 2024 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Venue: Longwoods Road Conservation Area, 8348 Longwoods Rd., Mount Brydges
Longwoods Road Conservation Area is located at 8348 Longwoods Road (Middlesex Road 2), Mount Brydges, 6.5 km west of Delaware, or 10 km east of Melbourne. (Half hour west of London and 1 hour east of Chatham)
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