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Napoleonic Days

August 9 @ 10:00 AM - August 10 @ 4:00 PM EDT

Free

Historic Fort Wayne, Inc. will host the Napoleonic Days August 9-10 at The Old Fort in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The Napoleonic era (1799–1815) was a period of political unrest and widespread revolution in the history of France and Europe. Be a part of this dramatic military period! The French and Coalition armies meet on the battleground outside the Old Fort in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  Military and civilian reenactors engage in daily life and drills.  Artisans will demonstrate their craft and sell their wares.  The event runs Saturday August 9, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm and Sunday August 10, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. The event is free. There is no admission fee for the public. Donations are accepted.

First time participants must submit photos of themselves, members, and camp. First time vendors and blanket traders must attach photos of the camp and time-period appropriate merchandise. Registration deadline is July 25, 2025. Check-in begins Friday 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Saturday check-in is 6:00 am to 8:00 am.  Parking is available in the lot across from the fort. Camp areas and rooms within the fort are assigned.  There are restrooms and a source for water. There are no food vendors on site. Reenactor Registration forms are available on the website.

Details

Start:
August 9 @ 10:00 AM EDT
End:
August 10 @ 4:00 PM EDT
Cost:
Free
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Website:
/https://oldfortwayne.org/

Organizer

Historic Fort Wayne, Inc.
Phone
(260)437-2836
Email
events@oldfortwayne.org
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Other

First Day Open/Close Times......
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Second Day Open/Close Times......
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Event Genre......
Napoleonic Wars
Available At The Event.......
Military, Civilians, Demos, Merchants, Blanket Traders
Years Portrayed at Event......
1799-1815

Venue

Historic Fort Wayne – The Old Fort
1201 Spy Run Ave
Fort Wayne, IN 46805 United States
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Phone
(260) 437-2836
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