Woodstock residents recently got a chance to enjoy a re-enactment of the Battle of the Thames, which took place 200 years ago.
The participants were all dressed in homemade period costumes and had also paid their own expenses to travel to the site over the weekend. The re-enactors played the parts of British soldiers and their allies, as well as American soldiers. One also played the role of Chief Techumseh, who fell during the battle.
Spectators filled the two bleachers which had been set up and there were also many who brought their own lawn chairs. Others chose to stand along Longwoods Road, which had been closed for the day. At the end of the battle, they were reminded to remember and honor those who lost their lives on that day so long ago.
Along with the re-enactment of the battle, there were demonstrations of what life was like for the troops and settlers during that time period. Canvas tents were set up where members of the public could observe people filling and cleaning period muskets, watch cooking demonstrations, and get an idea of just how difficult it was for people living in the area at the time.
A Print company may have been called upon to produce signage for the day. No doubt visitors would appreciate designs representative of the Battle's time period.
It took a total of four years to plan and prepare for the weekend, but the organizers have said that the final result was well worth the time and effort.
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