Rebel Heartland (Re-enactment of the 1837 Upper Canada Rebellion)

Event Details

This exciting historical re-enactment will have your young ones turning into history buffs in no time!  The ARCH Committee, comprised of the Newmarket Historical Society, Heritage Newmarket, and the Elman W. Campbell Museum, will present a re-enactment and encampment of the 1837 Upper Canada Rebellion at Fairy Lake park. This elaborate event will involve an encampment of military re-enactors, sutlers, vendors, and craftspeople. On Saturday, the rebels will recruit followers at the Farmers Market and on Main Street to hear William Lyon Mackenzie’s speech encouraging armed rebellion against the colonial government.  This will be followed by a march down Main Street, to be met by the militia and dispersed.  In the afternoon, the rebels will encounter the militia at Montgomery’s Tavern in Fairy Lake Park and a battle will follow.  Samuel Lount and Peter Matthews will attempt to flee but will be apprehended and turned over to the Lieutenant-Governor, who will order their execution.  On Sunday, social life in the colony will be represented by demonstrations, a church service, a boxed lunch social, and a dance.

Times:
Saturday 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Admission: FREE