Colonial Times: Under the Crown & Trades Fair
March 20, 2027 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
It is 1780 and the colonies are in rebellion. Charleston is under siege and may have already fallen, the rebel forces were defeated at Savannah last year in 1779. Things are not going well for the American cause. But the Rebels are not done yet. Come out and see this conflict, a very uncivil war. Find out what happens when the Crown moves in, old scores are settled and lives are changed forever.
Under the Crown and Colonial Trades Fair is a weekend filled with new ways to learn and experience the history of Augusta and North Augusta. Historical reenactors give a glimpse of the period of the American Revolution. You’ll see aspects of daily life during the British occupation of Augusta. There will be numerous demonstrations including pottery-making, weaving, spinning, candle making, butter churning, musket firing, gunsmithing, blacksmithing, needlework, woodworking, beehive oven baking and smoking/curing meat. Visitors can play colonial games, sing songs and sample baked goods at the Sweet Shoppe. You can try your hand at colonial dancing or see if you are fit to join the militia. Come out and experience 18th century life “Under the Crown”!
Free admission.
Saturday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm