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Fairhaven Village Militia Spring Encampment
Fairhaven Village Militia Spring Encampment

Fri, Jun 06

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Fort Phoenix

Fairhaven Village Militia Spring Encampment

Step back in time at the Fairhaven Village Militia Spring Encampment! Visit Fort Phoenix and meet costumed reenactors as they bring 18th-century life to Fairhaven. See musket demonstrations, colonial crafts, and more! Free admission.

TIME & LOCATION

Jun 06, 2025, 9:00 AM – Jun 08, 2025, 5:00 AM

Fort Phoenix, Green St, Fairhaven, MA 02719, USA

ABOUT THE EVENT

Experience history firsthand at the Fairhaven Village Militia Spring Encampment for a weekend of living history at Fort Phoenix! Walk among costumed reenactors as they demonstrate flintlock musket drills, military training, and colonial crafts such as tin smithing, leatherworking, sewing, and fire starting. Watch food being prepared over an open campfire and learn about life in 1770s Fairhaven.

This immersive event offers a unique opportunity to explore the history of Fort Phoenix and the role Fairhaven played in the American Revolution. Free admission. Fully accessible.


For more information, visit the Fairhaven Village Militia's Facebook, or the Fairhaven Village Militia Website.



Step into history! Former Commander Ellie Sylveria gives you a glimpse inside the Fairhaven Village Militia Encampment.

Current Commander Wayne Oliveira reflects on the evolution of the Fairhaven Village Militia, the impact of the pandemic, and the legacy of former Commander Ellie Sylveria.

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