'Battle of Longwoods'

The Battle of Longwoods

ON HOLD till May 2nd to 4th 2014

Bicentennial Special Event

MARCH 8TH 2014

The History of the Battle of Longwoods

The first weekend in May, at the Longwoods Road Conservation Area, you can experience history being brought to life. Every year, the Upper Thames Military Re-enactment Society presents the Battle of Longwoods.

Step back in time to March 4, 1814, as British troops attempt to expel American invaders. Hear the crack of the musket and the roar of the cannon. Come and experience life in the early 19th century. See the colourful clothing, smell the food prepared over open fires, and let us entertain your family for the day.

To register your reenactment group for the weekend send a complete membership list and your insurance information to utmrs@royal-scots.com

Click here to learn more about the Longwoods Scout and Guide camp.

Click here to download the 2012 Merchant's Package

American Troops fire from their defensive works at the Battle of the Longwoods

Gather with the Natives as the Americans join in discussions at the Native War Council.

Walk across a Time Bridge and be greeted by first person re-enactors.

Shop from period Sutlers and Merchants who create their own little village overnight.

Prices: General Admisson $6.00,

              Elementary School Students FREE! (12 and under)

               Members of the military and cadets in

               uniform receive free admission.

Click here to learn more about the Battle of Longwoods

Longwoods Road Conservation Area, is located at 8348 Longwoods Road (Middlesex Country Road 2 - formerly Highway 2). Longwoods Road Conservation Area is 10 km east of Melbourne and 6.5 km west of Delaware in the Township of Strathroy-Caradoc, in Middlesex County.

If travelling east on Highway 401 from Windsor, exit at interchange 157. Travel north on Elgin County Road 14 / Middlesex 9 towards Melbourne, to County Road 2 (Longwoods Road). Drive east on County Road 2 approximately 10 km to Longwoods Road Conservation Area entrance (watch for the signs).
If travelling west on Highway 401 from Toronto or London, exit onto Highway 402 just west of London. Exit the 402 at interchange 86 to County Road 2 (Longwoods Road). Drive west on County Road 2 approximately 5 km to Longwoods Road Conservation Area entrance (watch for the signs).

Longwoods Road Conservation Area - 8348 Longwoods Rd, Melbourne, Ontario, Canada

Schedule of Events

Saturday

10:00 Gates Open

10:30 Battlefield Drill

12:00 Native War Council

1:00 Duel

3:30 Battle Reenactment

4:30 Mini-Militia

Sunday

10:00 Gates Open

10:00 Church Service

11:00 Battlefield Drill

12:30 Native War Council

1:00 Drill Competition

2:30 Battle Reenactment

3:30 Mini-Militia