Post by ushhfan on Jun 17, 2012 14:34:18 GMT -5
Those of you who are connected with us via Facebook have probably seen these pictures (and these) already, but for those of you who aren't, I just wanted to keep you apprised of the goings-on of the Virginia chapter of the RSA.
We were invited by the Fort Norfolk Garrison re-enacting group to participate in their War of 1812 weekend which was held during the OpSail Virginia 2012 festivities. The Fort is the last of the 1794 harbor forts George Washington ordered constructed along the East Coast and has recently undergone a great deal of restoration. Many of the buildings within the Fort's walls date to around 1810 so it still has much the same look that it did in the early 19th century. The Army Corps of Engineers (who still manages it) decided that OpSail provided the perfect time to reopen the Fort and we were very honored to be able to participate. Re-enactors brought the Fort to life throughout the weekend and the RSV was tasked with the opportunity to give the public a taste of what might have been going on on the homefront. While none of our members stayed the night, most of the reenactors were able to sleep in the Fort's barracks--a treat, indeed! We're told that the Fort also offered spectacular viewing of the fireworks on Saturday night. It was great to interact with the public and meet new friends in the reenacting community as well!
The Fort Norfolk Garrison will be hosting an event at the Fort next year to commemorate the bicentennial of the Battle of Craney Island and plans are currently in the works for the RSV to host a Bicentennial Ball (June 22--the actual 200th anniversary of the battle). It promises to be a memorable occasion and we hope that we might have the pleasure of the company of some of our other RSA friends!
-uHf
We were invited by the Fort Norfolk Garrison re-enacting group to participate in their War of 1812 weekend which was held during the OpSail Virginia 2012 festivities. The Fort is the last of the 1794 harbor forts George Washington ordered constructed along the East Coast and has recently undergone a great deal of restoration. Many of the buildings within the Fort's walls date to around 1810 so it still has much the same look that it did in the early 19th century. The Army Corps of Engineers (who still manages it) decided that OpSail provided the perfect time to reopen the Fort and we were very honored to be able to participate. Re-enactors brought the Fort to life throughout the weekend and the RSV was tasked with the opportunity to give the public a taste of what might have been going on on the homefront. While none of our members stayed the night, most of the reenactors were able to sleep in the Fort's barracks--a treat, indeed! We're told that the Fort also offered spectacular viewing of the fireworks on Saturday night. It was great to interact with the public and meet new friends in the reenacting community as well!
The Fort Norfolk Garrison will be hosting an event at the Fort next year to commemorate the bicentennial of the Battle of Craney Island and plans are currently in the works for the RSV to host a Bicentennial Ball (June 22--the actual 200th anniversary of the battle). It promises to be a memorable occasion and we hope that we might have the pleasure of the company of some of our other RSA friends!
-uHf