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The Kingston Symphony presents a program guaranteed to delight and amaze at beautiful Fort Henry National Historic Site. Featuring a performance of Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture with cannons fired by the Fort Henry Guard and a fireworks finale. A must-see, must-hear event! Tickets available beginning June 1 at the Grand Theatre Box Office, 530-2050 or online at www.grandtheatre-kingston.com

We are very excited to extend our invitation to you to attend a joint concert at historic Fort Henry in celebration of the 400th anniversary of Quebec City. L'orchestre de la francophonie canadienne and the Philharmonic Orchestra of the Americas of New York will perform in this concert in celebration Quebec City. Repertoire for the concert includes a variety of pieces and can be found at www.ofc-canada.com/activites-repertoires2008_e.asp

Fort Henry National Historic Site celebrates its 70th Anniversary in style with a Full evening Military Tattoo. In 1867, The bugle calls and activities at the end of the day indicated to soldiers in the towns and taverns that they should return to barracks. The most important activity was the setting of the watch. While the night watch was being posted through the town, accompanied by fifers and drummers, the soldiers began returning to their billets for the night. The procedure became known as 'beating tattoo', a word derived from the Dutch expression Doe den tap toe, meaning 'turn off the taps'. In the nineteenth century, procedures at the end of the day evolved into a ceremony known, simply, as tattoo. In 2008, Fort Henry is proud to present its evening military tattoo featuring world class military bands from throughout Canada.

Guest Groups confirmed include:

Special Guest Performer:
Ceremonial Guard Band & Continuity Drill Team of the Ceremonial Guard (Ottawa)

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