The Upper Thames Military Reenactment Society and the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority present the Battle of Longwoods on May 2^nd and 3^rd, 2020. Re-enactors from across North America come together to recreate military and camp life in Southwestern Ontario during the War of 1812. Enjoy tours, demonstrations, and a daily battle.

The site is open Saturday from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm, and Sunday from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm. A variety of activities are available each day. There will be period merchants open daily, and visitors can also take a self-guided tour of the Ska-Nah-Doht Village. There are also a number of timed activities listed in the schedules below.

Admission is $10 per person (cash only). Children 12 & under, and members of the military & cadets in uniform receive free admission.

Weekend Schedule

Tentative 2020 Schedule – Saturday, May 2^nd

10:00	Gates Open to Public
11:00	Battalion Drill British Forces perform their daily drill in preparation for the Battle of The Longwoods	Battlefield
11:30	Camp Tour and Musket Demonstration British Soldiers take you on a tour of their camp followed by a musket demonstration. Learn about camp life during the War of 1812 as a soldier and a civilian. Feel free to ask questions…We love to talk about our passion…History!	British Encampment
11:30	Nature Walk Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority will be leading a guided nature walk through the conservation area.	Resource Centre
12:00	Native War Council Witness negotiations with the Native War Council by British Commanders to see who they will support in the upcoming battle	Ska-Nah-Doht Village
12:30	Historically Speaking Presents “The Surgeon” Enjoy a demonstration of 19th Century medicine and surgery hosted by Dr. Mark Dickerson…Try not to faint!	Pavilion
1:00	Drums Crown Forces Presents “Musical Warriors” Our very own Fife and Drum Corps entertains with a selection of period music	British Camp
1:30	The Duel Two gentlemen settle a matter of honour by facing off in a duel	Birch Grove
2:00	Artillery Demonstration Hear the thundering boom as our Artillery Units show off their powerful cannons which often assisted to take the day in battle	Battlefield
2:30	Battle of The Longwoods British, Native and American Forces re-enact the “Battle of The Longwoods”	Battlefield
3:00	Mini Militia Following the battle, for the youngsters who want to be soldiers, you will be trained in the drill and discipline required of soldier in 1812	Battlefield
3:30	Historically Speaking Presents “Historical Harmonies” Enjoy the amazing sounds of Holly Brenneman and Stephanie Vaillant as they entertain you with period songs in their own unique counterpoint style	Pavilion
5:00	Gates Close

Tentative 2020 Schedule – Sunday, May 3^rd

10:00	Gates Open to Public
10:45	Nature Walk Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority will be leading a guided nature walk through the conservation area.	Resource Centre
11:00	Battalion Drill British Forces perform their daily drill in preparation for the Battle of The Longwoods	Battlefield
11:30	Camp Tour and Musket Demonstration British Soldiers take you on a tour of their camp followed by a musket demonstration. Learn about camp life during the War of 1812 as a soldier and a civilian. Feel free to ask questions…We love to talk about our passion…History!	British Encampment
12:00	Native War Council Witness negotiations with the Native War Council by British Commanders to see who they will support in the upcoming battle	Ska-Nah-Doht Iroquoian Village
1:00	Drums Crown Forces Presents “Musical Warriors” Our very own Fife and Drum Corps entertains with a selection of period music	British Camp
1:30	The Duel Two gentlemen settle a matter of honour by facing off in a duel	Birch Grove
2:00	Artillery Demonstration Hear the thundering boom as our Artillery Units show off their powerful cannons which often assisted to take the day in battle	Battlefield
2:30	Battle of The Longwoods British, Native and American Forces re-enact the “Battle of The Longwoods”	Battlefield
2:30	Mini Militia Following the battle, for the youngsters who want to be soldiers, you will be trained in the drill and discipline required of soldier in 1812	Battlefield
4:00	Gates Close