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Fort Henry N.H.S.C. Daily Schedule of Activities:
*DAILY PROGRAMMING OPERATES FROM MAY 19TH, 2012 to SEPTEMBER 2ND, 2012
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Opening Ceremonies: |
Join us to start the day as “Reveille” is played and the flag is raised. |
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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! |
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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) |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Muster Parade - Join our Army: |
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. |
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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. |
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Closing Ceremonies: |
Join us for the lowering of the flag and a cannon firing, as we conclude daily programming for the day. |
DAILY PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE
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EVENTS |
Location |
10:00 |
11:00 |
12:00 |
1:00 |
2:00 |
3:00 |
4:00 |
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Opening |
Lower Fort |
10:10 Reveille |
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Cannon Blasts |
Lower Fort |
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12:00 |
3:10 |
4:50 |
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Guided Tour (English) |
Upper Fort |
10:30 |
11:00 11:30 |
12:30 |
1:00 1:30 |
2:00 |
3:30 |
4:00 4:30* |
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Guided Tour (French) |
Upper Fort |
11:30 |
1:30 |
3:45 |
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Garrison Parade |
Lower Fort |
3:00 |
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Victorian School Lesson |
Lower Fort |
11:30 |
2:00 |
4:00 |
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Rifle Firing Demonstration |
Lower Fort |
12:10 |
3:45 |
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Muster Parade |
Upper Fort |
11:35 |
2:30 |
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Meet Our Mascot David |
Upper Fort |
10:15 |
11:30 |
1:30 |
3:30 |
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End of Day Ceremonial |
Lower Fort |
4:45 |


