Discover the rich early history of Lewisburg at the Camp Union Anniversary Weekend. This special event features engaging living history re-enactments, a brand-new exhibit on Camp Union and Lord Dunmore’s War, and a keynote lecture by Alan Gutchess, Director of the Fort Pitt Museum discussing the Native American and Settler perspectives of Lord Dunmore’s War.
Event Schedule
Saturday, September 28, 2024
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM: The North House Museum is open for tours. Walking tours must be scheduled in advance.
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Camp Union Traveling Exhibit at the Barracks
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Public Living History Reenactments :
10:15 Fife and Drum presentation opens the day, Paul Vosteen and Aaron Thompson
10:45 Ben Logan Militia Drilling with fife and drum
11:15 Native American perspectives, Gwen and Ron McAllister
11:45 18th century surveying, The Geographers to the Army
1:15 Camp Cooking and Militia History, Greg Adamson
1:45 Ben Logan Company, Militia Equipment
2:15 Native American perspectives, Gwen and Ron McAlllister
2:45 18th century surveying, cont., The Geographers to the Army
3:15 The March to Point Pleasant, Andrew Bragg
3:45 Fife presentation, Paul Vosteen
Sunday, September 29, 2024
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Living History Reenactments & Exhibit
2:00 PM: Keynote Lecture by Alan Gutchess, Director of the Fort Pitt Museum, at Carnegie Hall
3:30 PM: Camp Union Traveling Exhibit & Reception at North House Museum
All events are free.
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