The Greater Metropolis Convention & Visitors Bureau announces that one of the biggest events in Illinois is returning on October 16th & 17th at Fort Massac State Park following it’s hiatus in 2020 due to the pandemic.
The Fort Massac Encampment will be held the 3rd full weekend of October. At this event, history comes to life, in the Park. The Fort Massac Encampment offers the chance to experience the food, fun, and history including: Thunderous Booms of Cannons, Tempting Assortments of Period Authentic Food, Children’s Activities, Military Camps, Merchants, Crafts, People & Historical Re-enactors, Live Music, Authentically Uniformed Troops, and The Mock Battle.
For vendor information contact the park directly at (618) 524-4712.
Updates about the event will be found on the Greater Metropolis CVB website at www.metropolistourism.com/fortmassacencampment.
Hear our full discussion with Fort Massac Site Superintendent, Chris McGinnis regarding Fort Massac Encampment below:
Schedule of Events
9:00 AM Church Service Sunday Only
10:00AM Posting of Colours at the Old Fort Area
10:30 AM 42nd Royal Highlanders Bagpipe Band
11:30 AM Voyageurs Canoe Welcome at the Riverfront
12:30 PM Children’s Activities in the Main Tent Area
1:00 PM Fashion Show
3:00 PM Military Demonstration/ Mock Battle
5:00 PM Military Retreat & Closing Ceremony Sat.
4:30 PM Military Retreat & Closing Ceremony -Sun.
schedule could altered with short notice due weather or uncontrollable circumstances’
Hear Trish Steckenrider – Director of Greater Metropolis Convention and Visitors Bureau below:
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