Opening Ceremonies:

Join us to start the day as “Reveille” is played and the flag is raised.

Cannon Blasts:

At the times listed, watch as a cannon is fired from the East Battery in the lower fort. Be sure to set your watch to the firing of the noon gun!

English / French Guided Tours:

This complimentary guided tour explains the advanced defences of the fort and a glimpse of garrison life in 1867. (Time: 50 minutes)

Garrison Parade:

At 3:00 p.m. we invite you to join the Officer of the Day to watch the Fort Henry Guard perform their daily spectacular show. Parade includes a cannon firing. 
(Time: 25 minutes)

Victorian School Lesson:

NEW! Get Involved! Do not be late for school! With the ringing of the school bell, go back to 1867 and attend class. Afterwards, under the supervision of the teacher, practice writing a letter home, which you can mail from The Garrison Store. 
(Time: 45 minutes)

Meet our Mascot David:

Get Involved! Please stop by and say hello to our beloved goat David X, the mascot of the Fort Henry Guard. David commemorates the services of the Royal Welch Fusiliers, who were stationed at the Fort in 1842-1843. 

Muster Parade - Join our Army:

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Get Involved! Time to join the Regiment! Let the Fort Henry Guard train you into becoming a soldier, and learn your drill. Receive a certificate for your performance - if you are good enough. Convince the Serjeant that you deserve “Fort Shillings”, redeemable in our gift shop.
(Time: 20 minutes)

Rifle Firing:   

Learn about the use of small arms by the British Army through the 1800’s. A live firing of a Snider - Enfield rifle culminates this demonstration. 
(Time: 15 minutes)

Closing Ceremonies:

Join us for the lowering of the flag and a cannon firing, as we conclude daily programming for the day.

EVENTS

Location

10:00

11:00

12:00

1:00

2:00

3:00

4:00

Opening
Ceremonies

Lower Fort

10:10 Reveille

Cannon Blasts

Lower Fort

3:10

4:50

Guided Tour (English)
(* = Shortened tour)

Upper Fort

10:30

11:00 11:30

12:30

1:00 1:30

2:00

3:30

4:00 4:30*

Guided Tour (French)

Upper Fort

11:30

1:30

3:45

Garrison Parade

Lower Fort

3:00

Victorian School Lesson

Lower Fort

11:30

2:00

4:00

Rifle Firing Demonstration

Lower Fort

12:10

3:45

Muster Parade

Upper Fort

11:35

2:30

Meet Our Mascot David

Upper Fort

10:15

11:30

1:30

3:30

End of Day  Ceremonial

Lower Fort

4:45