Al Kulas' Show 7:15 am

[Kat Kanning]

 Tomorrow on Serendipitous Saturday:  Al Kulas' guest at 7:15 will be Dave Bayer,
The Lead Interpreter at, The Fort at No. 4, in Charlestown, New Hampshire.
     Their subject will be this weekend's, 450 participant, reenactment of a battle,
Commemorating the 250th. Anniversary of the French and Indian War.
     And in the 8:00 to 9:00 hour ... James Flanders and Charles Nordstrom
will be discussing more of our early area history. Their subject this week?  You
guessed it ... The French and Indian War!

For Immediate Release                                              For More Information:

July 27, 2005                                                               Cheryl Cavanaugh, Operations Director, Fort at No. 4

Pre & Day of event: (603) 826-5700

Battlefield at Fort at No. 4 Comes Alive with Hundreds Commemorating 250th Anniversary of the French and Indian War

480 Re-enactors from Across U.S. and Canada Expected for Battles on August 6th and 7th

Charlestown, NH - The battle cry has sounded!  British and French troop re-enactors and Native Americans from across the United States and Canada will gather on Saturday August 6 and Sunday August 7, to commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the French and Indian War at the Fort at No. 4 in Charlestown, New Hampshire.

The site of several significant events during the French and Indian War, including a three-day siege, the reconstructed fort will host 480 re-enactors in authentic period dress replicating battles and the daily lives of people from the 18th century.  During the weekend, re-enactors live as British and French troops, rangers, militia, campfollowers (women who followed and cared for troops), Native Americans, and Sutlers (18th century merchants).

Included during the two-day event will be demonstrations of drills and maneuvers, tactical battle reenactments, hearthside and campfire cooking, tailoring, blacksmithing, and pioneer traders.  A period medical display complete with "bleeding bowls," extractors and suction cups will also be featured.  Battles will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday and 1:00pm on Sunday.

Admission is eight dollars for adults, five dollars for children 6-12 years of age (children under six are free), and six dollars for seniors.  Visitors are also welcome to walk amongst the campgrounds to get a feel for what life was like during the French and Indian War, purchase authentically crafted goods such as shoes, pottery, glass paintings or authentic items from the time period.

The Fort at No. 4 in Charlestown, New Hampshire is living history museum with a mission to professionally collect, preserve and authentically interpret both physical and intellectual resources providing an educational understanding and appreciation for the 18th Century heritage of the Connecticut River Valley.  Named as one of New Hampshire Magazine's "Best of NH 2004," The Fort at No. 4 also offers educational programs for school groups and overnight camps.    The Fort at No. 4 is open from 10:00 a.m. ? 4:30 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday, June through October.  For more information or directions, call (603) 826-5700 or go to www.fortat4.com.