Experience history being brought back to life as the Upper Thames Military Re-enactment Society ‘Royal Scots’ present the 27th Annual Longwoods Heritage Days on Saturday, May 6 and Sunday, May 7, 2017. Step back in time to 1814 as British troops attack American invaders. Hear the crack of the musket and the roar of the cannon. Come and experience life in the early 19th century. See the colourful clothing, and smell the food prepared over open fires. Let us entertain your family for the day. General Admisson $8.00, Elementary School Students FREE! (12 and under) Members of the military and cadets in uniform receive free admission.
Weekend Schedule
Saturday
10:00 Gates Open to Public
10:30 Battlefield Drill – Battlefield
Watch the British practice the typical battle field manoeuvres of the early 1800’s.
12:00 Native War Council – Merchant Village
British Officers meet with native leaders in an effort to get their support in the coming battle.
1:30 Duel – Merchant Village
Watch as two gentlemen settle their differences in a rather deadly manner
2:30 Battle Re-enactment – Battlefield
American and British troops meet on the field of battle. Who will be victorious?
3:30 Mini-Militia – Battlefield
Children will be issued equipment and trained in the drill of the day
6:00 Gates Close
Sunday
10:00 Gates Open to Public
11:00 Battlefield Drill – Battlefield
Watch the British practice the typical battle field manoeuvres of the early 1800’s.
12:30 Native War Council – Merchant Village
British Officers meet with native leaders in an effort to get their support in the coming battle.
1:00 Drill Competition – Merchant Village
Watch as infantry units compete
2:30 Battle Re-enactment – Battlefield
American and British troops meet on the field of battle. Who will be victorious?
3:30 Mini-Militia – Battlefield
Children will be issued equipment and trained in the drill of the day
4:30 Gates Close
The Longwoods Heritage Weekend will be held at Longwoods Road Conservation Area, 8348 Longwoods Road (Middlesex Road 2) southwest of Mount Brydges. The event is 6.5 km west of Delaware and 10 km east of Melbourne. Traveling on Hwy. 402 from London or Sarnia, exit at interchange 86 and follow the signs to Longwoods Road Conservation Area / Ska-Nah-Doht Village. From Windsor on Hwy. 401, exit at interchange 157 and travel north to Longwoods Road. Take Longwoods Road east to the Longwoods Road Conservation Area.
For information contact:
Jeff Mason
Email: [email protected] Phone: 519-868-8039