T Celebrate the History of Fort Massac
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AUGUST - SEPTEMBER 2022
Purchase Area Family Magazine
he upcoming fall season means cooler days, beautiful fall trees, and the highly anticipated annual Fort Massac Encampment. This is the third largest event hosted by the Illinois Department of Natural resources (IDNR) and southern Illinois’ premier event. Between 80,000 and 100,000 visitors have made this a yearly tradition. Join the festivities on October 15 and 16 as this funfilled Ohio River town brings history to life. Prepare to take a step back in time because everything on the grounds must prove to be something that was, or could have been available during the early 1700s. Get ready for the blasts from the cannons, the beat of the drums, and tasty authentic treats. Stroll the paths to find blanket and fur traders, craftsmen, and merchants with unique goods and trinkets of all sorts. Children’s activities, military camps, historical reenactors, and live music will transform the grounds of Fort Massac into exciting realistic scenes of the yesteryear.
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