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Fort Ligonier Days will be held October 10 and 11, 2009 in
Ligonier, Pennsylvania. This year commemorates the 250th anniversary
of the October 12, 1758 battle between British and French forces
during the French and Indian War. Hear the roar of the cannons
and thunder of musketry at battle demonstrations at 2:00 p.m.
and 4:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Visit the British and French
military encampments, and journey back in time to an eighteenth
century fort community. Experience the pageantry and color of
Scottish Highlanders, American Provincial Troops and French Marines.
The fort is located approximately 12 miles from Exit 91 (Donegal)
of the Pennsylvania Turnpike at the junction of U.S. Route 30
and PA Route 711. Fort Ligonier hours of operation for Fort Ligonier
Days are Friday 10:00 a. m. - 4:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday.
Call the Chamber of Commerce (724-238-4200) for other activities
taking place in Ligonier on that weekend.
See
photos of previous Fort Ligonier Days here...
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