Welcome to FORT MIMS

196th Anniversary Weekend

Saturday, August 29, 2009

8:50 Reveille / Call to the East Gate

9:00 Opening Ceremonies

Welcome from Fort Mims Restoration Association

Flag Raising, Pledge of Allegiance, National Anthem led by BCHS ROTC/Chorus

Memorial Service & Placing of the Wreath by the Fort Mims Chapter DAR

Gun Salute by all Reenactors

9:30 Music by 'Montgomery Hill'

Black Powder Gun Shoot, Tomahawk Throw continue

11:00  Battle of Burnt Corn (reenactment in wooded area beyond west wall)

12:00  Creek Indian Dancers

1:00 Flute Music by 'Buffalo Woman', (Marcia Johnston)

2:00  Period Toys, Weapons & Clothing Demonstrations

3:00 Battle of Fort Mims (reenactment)

3:30   Tomahawk 'Throwdown'!!

TOMAHAWK THROW Saturday ONLY, begins earlier with throw down at 3:30. Contest for Adults only (12 up) to win a throwing 'hawk.

BLACK POWDER GUN RAFFLE: $5 for one ticket/ $25 for ten. Get tickets in pavilion. Drawing held Sunday after last battle. Ticket holders do not have to be present to win.

Sunday, August 30, 2009

(196 Years after the actual battle)

 

9:00 Flag Raising

10:00 Church Service and Singing

 

11:00 Battle of Burnt Corn (reenactment in wooded area behind west wall)

 

12:00 Flute Music by 'Buffalo Woman' (Marcia Johnston) (Time of the

actual attack on August 30, 1813)

1:00  Weapons and Clothing Demonstrations

 

2:00 Battle of Fort Mims (reenactment)

Drawing for the Black Powder Gun will be held immediately following the reenactment. Many thanks to all who have worked so hard to make this reenactment a success and thanks to all who attended.

 

We hope this sparked your interest in the history of North Baldwin County and may you always:

 

REMEMBER FORT MIMS