July 22 & 23, 2006

This summers' Colonial Days at Fort Johnson is on the way, and we look forward to seeing you!

We are now planning for crafters, sutlers, musicians, militia, native americans, food concessions.

Period Potters, painters, carpenters, booksmiths, jewelers, leathersmiths, historians, broommakers, herbists are needed.

If you can demonstrate an 18th century craft or speak to vistors on an 18th century topic, contact us.

This event is by invitation only. If you would like to sutler or demonstrate contact us for details.

To get an idea of how past events looked, check out the Events page.

Requirements: Crafters/Sutlers and their children must wear period clothing. You need to provide your own tables, chairs, etc. No modern furniture is allowed. We strongly recommend a period dining fly/awning for shade and inclement weather.

No modern tents or popups of any kind are allowed at this event!

The look of mid 18th century is to be maintained throughout the weekend.

Sutlers and Blanket Traders must sell reproduction colonial based goods. No modern packaging or items are allowed.

18th-century camps, tents, signs, goods, display racks, visible containers, price markings, and personal appearance should be appropriate for mid 18th century.

Please help us portray an 18th century appearence to the public throughout the weekend.

Participating re-enactor groups should portray a military "look" that would be appropriate in North America during the French and Indian War (1755-1763) or the American Revolution (1775-1783).

If you stay overnight, an appropriate 18th century tent will be required.

There is no fee to crafters to attend this event. We assume no responsibility for the welfare or safety of participants. Children should be supervised at all times.

Provisions: We will provide wood, water, bathrooms.

Set-up: Setup can begin on Friday, July 22. Cars to be off the grounds by 9am Saturday. Parking is provided accross the street in the old school yard.

Contact: jim@oldfortjohnson.org
Include your mailing address and we will send an information package, with return postcard.

No last minute walk ons. Sutlers should send in their return postcard so that we can plan room for you. All participants are to sign in at front desk.

You and your weapon must be pre-registered. To do so you must be a member of a recognized reenactment unit, that carries active unit insurance, and be on our pre-registration list.

There are no tactical or staged battles planned at this time.


Fort Johnson is a sustaining member of the BVMA.