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Independence Day Weekend – Old Fort Jackson
July 1, 2023 - July 4, 2023
Independence Day Weekend 2023
Old Fort Jackson
Schedule for the Public
On Saturday, July 1st through Tuesday, July 4th, we are excited to offer the following exciting, family friendly presentations to celebrate Independence Day!
Saturday, July 1 – Monday, July 3
Explore history with Coastal Heritage Society Resource Educators portraying Civil War Era soldiers in 1863.
10:00 – Rifle musket firing and reliving the Skirmish on Whitemarsh Island.
10:30 – Rifle musket firing and remembering the Assault on Battery Wagner.
11:00 – Read excerpts of the Declaration of Independence. Consider perspectives of Confederate and Union Soldiers. 12 Pounder Cannon firing.
12 Noon – Break for Mid Day Meal.
1:00 – Rifle musket firing and reliving the Skirmish on Whitemarsh Island.
1:30 – Signal Corps and 6 Pounder Cannon firing.
2:00 – Defend the Fort drill, read excerpts of the Declaration of Independence. Consider perspectives of Confederate and Union Soldiers. 12 Pounder Cannon firing.
Tuesday, July 4
Explore history with Coastal Heritage Society Resource Educators portraying American Revolutionary War Era soldiers in 1777.
10:00 – Pike and cutlass drill and reliving the seizure of the ship Phillipa and the Battle of the Rice Boats. 6 Pounder Cannon firing.
10:30 – Construction of the Mud Fort to defend the Mud Hole. Guests are invited to take part in musket drill.
11:00 – Demonstration of marching and musket drill used by the Savannah Provincial Company of Artillery by a four man Squad using His Majesty’s ‘64 Manual. Remember the crucial Battle of Cowpens, where Georgia Refugees led by James Jackson won a critical victory to establish American Independence. Read excerpts from the Declaration of Independence. 24 Pounder Cannon firing.
12:00 Noon – Break for Mid Day Meal.
1:00 – Construction of the Mud Fort to defend the Mud Hole. Demonstration of marching and musket drill used by the Savannah Provincial Company of Artillery by a four man Squad using His Majesty’s ‘64 Manual.
1:30 – Pike and cutlass drill and reliving the seizure of the ship Phillipa and the Battle of the Rice Boats. 6 Pounder Cannon firing.
2:00 – Guests are invited to join in a battle reenactment of the crucial Battle of Cowpens,where Georgia Refugees led by James Jackson won a critical victory to establish American Independence. Read excerpts from the Declaration of Independence. 24 Pounder Cannon firing.
