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Pics from Fort Massac Rendezvous, 2005 (7)
A collection of pics from Fort Massac Rendezvous in Metropolis, IL. This is an annual encampment that draws thousands of spectators, re-enactors and craftsmen. The newly rebuilt fort is a re-creation of the American Fort built in 1802.
- 2nd Floor of Barracks
The new fort has a couple of two story barracks, situated between the blockhouses. This picture features the 2nd story heating and air system.
- America's Melting Pot
Soldiers of Scotland, bearing their standard, complete with drum beats, bagpipe playing and period kilts.
- Before the Dawn of Cartridge Rifles
A snap shot of what the Army of yester year might have looked like, courtesy of modern re-enactors.
- Blockhouse at the newly rebuilt Fort Massac in Metropolis, IL
This is a picture of one of four blockhouses located at the corners of the newly rebuilt fort. The fort is located overlooking the Ohio river.
- Cannon
The big guns on the frontier, cannons were useful in striking fear in the hearts of non-compliant indian tribes. These replicas are fired during the encampment's recreated battles.
- Evening Procession
Procession of re-enactors coming out of Fort Massac, after retiring Old Glory.
- The New and the Old
View from the fence around Fort Massac across the Ohio River. Follow this link for more information about Fort Massac and the annual encampment. Fort Massac