UPCOMING EVENTS
Jacobites at Fort Loudoun! March 30th 10am to 6pm.
The Army of HRH Charles Edward Stuart will be occupying fort Loudoun in the name of his Majesty King James Stuart III. Come see the representation of the Jacobite Army as it appeared in 1745-46. March 30th from 10AM to 6PM, demonstrations of baking, cooking, military drill and discussion of the army, it's equipment and place in both American and British history. Hosted by MacLachlans Progressive Jacobite unit. |
ACROSS THE CENTURIES
Saturday May 18th 9AM-4PM Sunday May 19th 9AM-2PM Ever wanted to try on Greek or Roman armor, crawl into a WWII foxhole, or shoot a medieval longbow? Visit Fort Loudoun's Across the Centuries and experience hands-on history. This living history timeline covers 2,000 years of world history. From Ancient Greeks and Romans to World War II and Vietnam, this event has something for everyone! Food vendors on site. Cost $5 per vehicle. Location: 1720 North Brooklyn Road Fort Loudon PA 17224 **NOTICE** Living history registration, contact: president@fortloudounpa.com |
Fort Loudoun Market Fair June 21-23, 2024.
Registration has started for artisans displaying their wares at the June 21-23 2024 Fort Loudoun Market Fair and Rifle Frolic. If you are an artisan creating authentic 18th century style work and wish to apply, contact Bryant White via email- fortloudounfair@gmail.com, and you will be sent a jury application. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION! |
Medieval Days at Fort Loudoun
October 5th - 11AM - 4 PM Come to Medieval Days at Fort Loudoun for a weekend of history! You will find a variety of living history groups, from the Vendel Era to the dawn of the Renaissance, demonstrating activities one would encounter in markets, homes, military camps. Barter with merchants, train with soldiers, smell a variety of cuisines, and experience daily life in a medieval village. |
PAST EVENTS
Medieval Days
February 17 Saturday 11AM - 4 PM Come to Medieval Days at Fort Loudoun for a weekend of history! You will find a variety of living history groups, from the Vendel Era to the dawn of the Renaissance, demonstrating activities one would encounter in markets, homes, military camps. Barter with merchants, train with soldiers, smell a variety of cuisines, and experience daily life in a medieval village. |
November 11th an interactive experience commemorates the Allegheny Uprising, aka. Black Boys Rebellion of 1765. What side will you choose: the British garrison or Justice William Smith and the frontier rebels? Each side will present convincing arguments and you decide who you will support. Learn about this pre-Revolutionary War uprising and it’s impact on American history.
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From September 1st through the 4th, 2023, Slavic and Viking Fest
Wolin in America is based on the legendary and most popular festival in Poland. Viking and Slavic teams from all over the United States, from Europe, and all over the world. Among them, Lubomir Aleksandrowicz, one of the greatest reenactors, from Poland. Combat demonstrations in Eastern and western styles, vendors, Music bands from Europe and America and Slavic and Viking cuisine. In addition, we anticipate many games and activities. The website for this event is wolininamerica.webador.com. |
Journey back to 1757 when Pennsylvania’s Army occupied Fort Loudoun. Join Joseph Armstrong’s Company of Pennsylvania Provincial Soldiers as they garrison Fort Loudoun.
Learn about what life was like for soldiers at a frontier post like Fort Loudoun. These soldiers patrolled the area, guarded farmers, escorted supplies, and built the Forbes Road. |
Did you know that before becoming a General in the American Revolution, Hugh Mercer (the namesake of Mercersburg) was a Scottish rebel in the last Civil War in Britain called the Jacobite Rebellion, aka. "the 45."?
Visit Fort Loudoun March 25th and 26th and catch a glimpse of the Jacobite Rising, the last challenge to the British crown in 1745. See Highlanders, lowlanders and British regulars of the mid 18th Century. Learn about Mercers’ journey from rebel to American, Highland Culture, the Jacobites, the ‘45 Rising and its impact on America. |