METROPOLIS, Ill. (Heartland News) - The popular Fort Massac Encampment will return to Metropolis, Illinois, October 17-18.
For decades, the festival has drawn history-loving visitors to Fort Massac State Park.
Events start October 17 at 10 a.m. with a “Posting of the Colours” ceremony and closes October 18 with a military retreat ceremony at 4:30 p.m. Between the two ceremonies, visitors will enjoy music, craft demonstrations, and other family and children-friendly activities.
Mock military battles and tactical demonstrations will be performed by reenactors on the Fort Massac grounds beginning at 3 p.m. on both afternoons.
Food and drink will be available for purchase from vendors. Admission is free. Parking is available at the Old Fairgrounds and trams will carry visitors to the park. Fort Massac State Park will be closed to traffic during the encampment.
More information about the encampment and the park are available by contacting the site office at 618-524-4712.
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