Regiment Guienne's Schedule of Events for 2007
This list is not inclusive of all F&I events in the region, but represents the main attendance focus for the majority of the group this campaign season.Individuals from the group already planning on attending are listed as Individual Event, while events where military protocol will be followed and scheduled demonstrations for the public are annotated as Maximum Effort
Winter resupply & Garrison
3rd weekend of Janurary
Maximum EffortCartridge rolling, musket tuning, repair, uniform tailoring, and ball casting to take place 3rd weekend of Jan at Camp du Bois. Contact: Max or John
Winter French and Indian War Assemblage
Feburary 4 & 5
Maximum EffortUnit meeting at Captains Tent after colors Saturday night.
A living history event portraying the time period of the fort with camp life, contests, musket competition, military drill demonstrations, and vignettes. Woodswalk competiton this year will be hosted by the combined forces of Guyenne, AND St. Philippe milita. Entrants must bring a 15$ blanket prize. Contact:
Contact: Fort de Charters R.R. 2 Prairie du Rocher, IL 62277 618-284-7230 ftdchart@htc.net
Guyennes 1re chasse annuelle porc (1st annual pig hunt)
Feburary Individual EventOpen season on wild pork roaming the Ozark hills, Chris is hosting this mixed period event for those who want to go primitive or modern on the familys Ozark property.Ê Contact: Chris Wills
Colonial trade Fair and Musket Frolic
March 30 - April 1
Individual EventA juried living history event depicting the Illinois Country 1750-1790. NO WALK INS. Includes shooting matches for rifle and musket, colonial games, and military demonstrations. All participants must pre-register. Contact: www.longhunter.com or
Contact: Fort de Charters R.R. 2 Prairie du Rocher, IL 62277 618-284-7230 ftdchart@htc.net
chasse annuelle dinde(2nd annual period turkey hunt & trek)April 9-13
Individual Eventchasse ˆ dinde takes place again this year behind Fort de Chartres the 2nd week of April depending on when the group hunting permit is approved by the Illinois department of Natural Resources (IDNR). The event is open to non-members though unlike the chasse a porc this event is in period attire and accouterments only. All gear must be packed in as the base camp will be located on FdC island and the entire camp site will have to be created from materials gathered onsite. Game can only be taken by those holding valid IDNR permits. Contact: David Dehne for permit information
L' Ecole du Soldat (School of the Soldier) A.K.A. Frog talk
April 28-29
Individual EventDemonstrations, hands on courses, seminars, and speakers from around the country attend this two day event geared towards educating the re-enactor on a diverse group of subjects. Contact:
Contact: Fort de Charters R.R. 2 Prairie du Rocher, IL 62277 618-284-7230 ftdchart@htc.net
Les Journees pour les Gens (Kids Day)
May 8
Maximum EffortA special day for children; with 18th century games, contests, story telling, puppet shows, prizes and refreshments.. Contact:
Contact: Fort de Charters R.R. 2 Prairie du Rocher, IL 62277 618-284-7230 ftdchart@htc.net
37th Annual Fort de Chartres Rendezvous
June 3,4 & 5
Maximum EffortUnit meeting at Captains Tent after colors.
One of the largest in the country. 18th century crafts, food, music, thousands pf historically dressed participants, flintlock musket and rifle contests, cannon and mortar competition, traders and more. There is a $10.00 camp fee and a $5.00 parking fee for visitors. Contact:
Contact: Fort de Charters R.R. 2 Prairie du Rocher, IL 62277 618-284-7230 ftdchart@htc.net
Grand Encampment Council (GEC) #3
August 10-12
Crown Point, NY Maximum EffortThe French and Indian War Grand Encampment Confederation Selects Crown Point, NY. The Largest Gathering of British, French and Indians in 250 Years: August 10-12, 2007. Crown Point State Historic Site on Lake Champlain as the chosen location of the organization's third national event, to be held on the second weekend in August, 2007. Thomas Hughes, Historic Site Manager Crown Point State Historic Site 739 Bridge Road, Crown Point, NY 12928-2817 French & Indian War Grand Encampment Confederation Steven A. Nuckles, Phone: 412-818-3165 Phone: 518-597-4666; Thomas.Hughes@oprhp.state.ny.us or e-mail: stevenuckles@earthlink.net
Koh-KohMah A.K.A Foster Indiania Living History Encampment
September 17-19
Maximum EffortLocated 10 mi west of Kokomo, IN set in the period 1740 to 1844 with the encampment mainly F&I Tactials both days of the siege of FT Richardville and the Battle at Winding Creek. Site is in the country the camps are in the shade, and the entire site is located on private property. Both military and Native American camps setup in proper style and seperated by a plesant walk to enhance the atmosphere.
Contact: Bob Auth at Kohkohmahfoster@aol.com Web site is kohkohmah.com
The French and Indian War Assemblage
October 6-7
Maximum EffortUnit meeting at Captains Tent after colors to prepare for the November Rendezvous that the group is hosting for the 2006 season.
A living history event portraying the time period of the fort with camp life, contests, musket competition, military drill demonstrations, and vignettes. Contact:
Contact: Fort de Charters R.R. 2 Prairie du Rocher, IL 62277 618-284-7230 ftdchart@htc.net
Fort Massac Grand Encampment
October 20-21
Fort Massac State ParkIndividual Event
A living history event portraying the time period of the fort with camp life, contests, musket competition, military drill demonstrations, and a grand battle for the finale on Sunday. Contact:
Contact: Fort Massac 1308 E. 5th Street Metropolis, IL 62960 618.524.4712
Winter Rendezvous
November 6-7
Maximum EffortUnit meeting at Captains Tent after colors.
A living history event featuring camp life, archery, hawk throwing, and team woodswalk shooting matches. (Flintlock rifle and musket only) Contact:
Contact: Fort de Charters R.R. 2 Prairie du Rocher, IL 62277 618-284-7230 ftdchart@htc.net