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The Battle of Longwoods
May 1st and 2nd, 2010
The first weekend in May, at the Longwoods Road Conservation
Area, you can experience history being brought to life. Every year, the Upper Thames Military Re-enactment Society presents
the Battle of Longwoods.
Step back in time to March 4, 1814, as British troops attempt to expel American invaders. Hear the crack of the musket
and the roar of the cannon. Come and experience life in the early 19th century. See the colourful clothing, smell the food
prepared over open fires, and let us entertain your family for the day.
To register your unit or as a merchant for the Battle of Longwoods, please click here.
Click here to learn more about the Longwoods Scout and Guide camp.
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| American Troops fire from their defensive works at the Battle of the Longwoods |
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| Gather with the Natives as the Americans join in discussions at the Native War Council. |
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| Walk across a Time Bridge and be greeted by first person re-enactors. |
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| Shop from period Sutlers and Merchants who create their own little village overnight. |
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Prices: General Admisson $6.00,
Elementary
School Students FREE!
Click here to learn more about the Battle of Longwoods
Longwoods Road Conservation Area, is located at 8348 Longwoods Road (Middlesex Country
Road 2 - formerly Highway 2). Longwoods Road Conservation Area is 10 km east of Melbourne and 6.5 km west of Delaware in the
Township of Strathroy-Caradoc, in Middlesex County.
- If travelling east on Highway 401 from Windsor, exit at interchange
157. Travel north on Elgin County Road 14 / Middlesex 9 towards Melbourne, to County Road 2 (Longwoods Road). Drive east on
County Road 2 approximately 10 km to Longwoods Road Conservation Area entrance (watch for the signs).
- If travelling west on Highway 401 from Toronto or London, exit onto
Highway 402 just west of London. Exit the 402 at interchange 86 to County Road 2 (Longwoods Road). Drive west on County Road
2 approximately 5 km to Longwoods Road Conservation Area entrance (watch for the signs).
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| Longwoods Road Conservation Area - 8348 Longwoods Rd, Melbourne, Ontario, Canada |
Schedule of Events
Saturday
10:00 Gates Open
10:30 Battlefield Drill
12:00 Native War Council
1:00 Drill Competition
3:30 Battle Reenactment
4:30 Mini-Militia
Sunday
10:00 Gates Open
10:00 Church Service
11:00 Battlefield Drill
12:30 Native War Council
2:30 Battle Reenactment
3:30 Mini-Militia
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