Rabble in Arms 18th Century Reenactment:
Building Macdonough's Fleet
August 17-18, 2013
History comes alive for the 200th Anniversary of the War of 1812 as costumed re-enactors in traditional boats at the Maritime Museum's North Harbor recreate the skills and setting used by Lieutenant Thomas Macdonough in the 1814 construction of the fleet at Vergennes, Vermont.
American success in the War of 1812 included gaining control of Lake Champlain, under the leadership of naval Lieutenant Thomas Macdonough.
This weekend at LCMM, reenactors will demonstrate the skills of shipbuilding. Visit replica vessels at North Harbor, talk to sailors, shipwrights,
blacksmiths, and see nineteenth century military drill and
camp life. Demonstrations and exhibits will be held on the Museum grounds Saturday 10-5, Sunday 10-4 and are included with Museum admission.
All activities will occur on the Museum grounds and waterfront. Participation included with daily Museum admission or annual museum membership.
ONGOING ACTIVITIES
- Black Smithing Demonstrations
- 19th Century camp life including open fire cooking.
- Visit the Fleet in North Harbor
A very special Thank You goes out to all of our reenactors, boat crews, and gun crews
without whom we would not be able to hold this event!