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SUMMARY:Harbor of Courage Encampment at Fort Phoenix
DESCRIPTION:The Fairhaven Village Militia hosts its annual Spring Encampment\, “Harbor of Courage\,” May 16 and 17 at Fort Phoenix. The event marks the 251st anniversary of the First Naval Engagement of the American Revolutionary War and is part of the nation’s 250th anniversary observance. \nLiving history demonstrations\, colonial encampments\, and reenactments will bring the 1770s to life. Visitors can see militia drills\, musket firings every 15 minutes\, and artillery demonstrations. A battle reenactment is set for 2 p.m. Saturday. Cannon fire at dusk highlights the day. \nArtisans will demonstrate 18th-century trades. Reenactors will share daily life from the era. \nHours are 10 a.m. to dusk Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at Fort Phoenix on Fort Street. Admission is free. The event is weather permitting and accessible.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/harbor-of-courage-encampment-at-fort-phoenix/2026-05-17/
LOCATION:Fort Phoenix\, 100 Green St.\, Fairhaven\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,History
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SUMMARY:“Harbor of Courage” Spring Encampment at Fort Phoenix
DESCRIPTION:Fairhaven Village Militia presents its Spring Encampment\, Harbor of Courage\, on May 16 and 17 at Fort Phoenix. \nThis marks the 251st anniversary of the First Naval Engagement of the American Revolutionary War\, fought off Fairhaven’s coast. It is part of the nation’s 250th commemoration. \nLiving history and reenactments fill the weekend. Visitors can walk through a colonial camp\, watch militia drills\, and see artillery demonstrations. A Tory and Patriot battle is set for 2 p.m. Saturday\, with cannon fire at dusk. \nArtisans will demonstrate 18th-century trades. Reenactors will share the daily life of the era. \nHours are 10 a.m. to dusk Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. \nFree admission. Accessible site. Weather permitting.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/harbor-of-courage-spring-encampment-at-fort-phoenix/2026-05-17/
LOCATION:Fort Phoenix\, 100 Green St.\, Fairhaven\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life
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