 Despite being seriously outnumbered, the British, colonial and indigenous forces defeated the American invaders on November 11, 1813, at the Battle of Crysler’s Farm. The Battle of Crysler’s Farm re-enactment, held every two years provides an opportunity to witness the type of warfare faced by combatants. In this photo, re-enactors portraying British forces are seen marching through the clouds of smoke from American guns. Courtesy Photo.
 The Battle of Crysler’s Farm was fought on November 11, 1813, and resulted in the invading American forces being defeated by the combined forces of British, colonial, and indigenous allies, despite the victors having significant lesser numbers of combatants. The event will feature educational displays from other local historical groups, a dress up booth, the Battlefield Memorial Building will be open and scheduled narrated tours of the encampment areas. There will be a sutlers (merchants) encampment, as well as a military encampment for people to visit and learn about life in the early 19th century. Other events include the opportunity to have the experience of firing a period cannon at a cost of $80.00 per group of 4. Dr. Greg Baran will be back at the re-enactment this year and will be portraying a period [military field] surgeon with an amputation demonstration and information in regards to 1812 era medical practices. There are plans for a blacksmith to be onsite during the two-day re-enactment to provide information on this aspect of life in the early 1800’s. Prior to the early afternoon battle, a children’s muster is planned which has proved in the past to be an entertaining time for participants and observers. This is followed by a well-planned battle between the opposing forces accompanied by a military historian providing commentary. The battles will be held in the early afternoon, with re-enactors portraying aspects of battle, with the children’s muster held just prior to the re-enactment battle. More information can be obtained by contacting the Friends of Crysler's Farm Battlefield through our website at www.cryslersfarm.com or our Facebook page.
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 Five more weeks to go! Join us on July 6th and 7th for the 2024 Crysler's Farm Battle Re-enactment Weekend. Along with a daily children's muster, performance from the 100th Regiment Band, and 1812 battle re-enactment, the weekend will feature guided tours, period merchants and artisans, a doctor's tent, a re-enactor encampment, displays from local heritage and special interest groups, and a dress-up tent. Gates will open at 9:30 am and close at 4:00 pm both Saturday and Sunday. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children between 5 and 18 years, with free admission for children under 5 years. Re-enactors wishing to participate must pre-register here. To stay updated on our event, visit our website or our event page on Facebook.
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