The Fenian Raid Celebration is held annually on Labor Day Weekend in Port Huron, Michigan. This historical reenactment event brings Port Huron's post Civil War era to life.The celebration commemorates an attempt by the area's Irish-American population, the Fenian Brotherhood, to invade British North America (Canada) and use it as a bargaining chip with the Queen of England to free Ireland.
Sunday, March 3, 2013
Friday, March 1, 2013
A very lively look at the history of death...
Death, (the
topic) is a part of the weekend's activities. It isn't a morbid or unhappy
experience. In fact, we provide an entertaining and amusing look at
nineteenth-century mourning customs. This event proves to be as enjoyable as it
is educational.
Dressed
in the formal mourning clothes of the nineteenth-century, our bereaved prepare
to pay their respects for our departed soldier. Front row L to R: Luke Wallace, Bethany Brenner and Katherine
Reisig. Standing is Trish Moss.
The mourners gather...
What do you do with two too many widows?
Opening and Closing Ceremonies
The opening and closing ceremonies feature black powder demonstrations...
The Opening Ceremony will take place at 11:00 AM, Saturday, August 31. The Closing Ceremony will commence at 4:30 PM on Sunday, September 1.
Paul Miller and Michael Plemmons
Paul Miller of WPHM radio interviews author Mike Plemmons. This chat took place in March, 2010 prior to the launch of Fianna.
http://3apublishing.com/media/311michaelplemmons-fianna.mp3
Enjoy!
Blue Water Sportsman's Association Educate and Entertain
Not only do the artillery and black powder members entertain the crowd with their skills in exhibiting cannon and musket firing - they educate our visitors!
Norm Gibson explains the whole process of creating the ammunition to a group of visitors.
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