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The Raid and Settlement of Fort Harrod 2023

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The Many Faces of Fort Harrod

Around the Fort

The Loyalist Camp

There was a large contingent of Loyalist and Native Americans at the event.

The Settlers Camp

The settlers camp spread all across the a large area out front of the fort..

Cooking Demonstration

Visitors could stop by the kitchen where they could learn about hearth cooking with Monica Martin. Creamed Spinach, rabbit and turnips, potatoes and carrots were on view.

Visiting the Animals

This young re-enactor was enthralled with the animals in the pen.

On Horseback

Horses were the only means of transportation on the frontier.

Keeping the Fire

Settlers worked hard at starting and keeping fires burning both for cooking and warmth in the cooler evenings.

Natives

Not only were there natives involved in the battle this family showed visitors more about their life style.

Native Foodways

A wonderful sample of foods and grains in the native camp.

Well trained horses

Shooting from the back of a horse took much practice and training so the horse did not bolt while firing.

The Kitchen

Drying herbs and a large black kettle complete the additional room in the kitchen cabin.

Butler's Rangers

The Battle for Fort Harrod 2023

James Harrod meets with Captain William Caldwell of the Loyalist Butler's Rangers who demands Harrod give up the fort in the name of the King.

Harrod's men stand guard during the confrontation...

Butler's men too, stand waiting to find out the outcome.

Talks do not go well. Harrod insists on staying on the land and goes back inside the fort.

His men are at the ready when the talks fail.

Natives and Loyalists fire on the fort.


See photos from other years at Fort Harrod.
Photos from 2022 are available here.
 For photos from 2021 click here. 


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