From the Dunvegan War of 1812 Planning Committee:
On September 20-22, 2024, the Glengarry Pioneer Museum will be hosting a War of 1812 Weekend. A full schedule will be available shortly and we are planning to stage a battle on both Saturday and Sunday. The museum will be open to the public that weekend and is offering up its grounds for reenactors to camp, train, demonstrate or just enjoy the space and the opportunity to reunite. Impromptu displays and demonstrations are encouraged to take place while following safety guidelines.
All participants must adhere to the rules: be period appropriate. Please wear clothing that was worn during the 1812-1814 period in Upper Canada. No modern camping is permitted on site. All current health guidelines will be followed.
General Information:
- The Saturday evening Potluck is back
- Please bring a food dish of your choice and your own plate and utensils if you can.
- If you wish, you can contribute $8 at registration towards the purchase of pizzas.
- Potable water will be available in a large container. We cannot guarantee it’s purity once it is in the container or flows through the spout. Boiling water for cooking is suggested. Ice will be provided.
- Firewood will be available. Please use the hardwood for cooking fires only and use the other wood for camp fires.
- You will be asked to sign a waiver form upon arrival at registration.
- You must have valid insurance within your unit or individually if you plan to operate a musket, fire a cannon or pick up a sword .
Site Safety Rules and Regulations
Click here to download and view the Site Safety Rules and Regulations
Weekend Schedule
(additional activities and information will be added soon)
The Museum will be pre-selling tickets to the general public for museum admission on both Saturday, September 21st and Sunday September 22nd.
PLEASE NOTE: The Museum site will be available for Camp set-up as early as Thursday September 19, 2024.
New Rule: Access to the museum grounds with vehicles through the Museum parking lot will not be permitted. Everyone must enter the grounds using the Campbell Barn entrance off County Road 30. There will be signage to direct you to this new proper entrance. A new registration tent will be setup at this new entrance to allow for registration upon arrival.
Before setting up your camp, please contact Jim Mullin, 1812@glengarrypioneermuseum for proper placement.
Friday September 20 – Grounds not open to the public
Saturday September 21 – Grounds open to the public from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sunday September 22 – Grounds open to the public from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
We are now ACCEPTING REGISTRATIONS:
Please Register HERE
For more Information or Questions please e-mail Jim Mullin – 1812@glengarrypioneermuseum.ca
