Remembering the Fallen: Old Fort Madison's Bicentennial Memorial Dedication
10:00 am to 6:00 pm. Join the staff and volunteers of Old Fort Madison for a living history weekend dedicated to remembering those that gave their lives at Fort Madison between 1808 and 1813. Re-enactors representing both sides of the War of 1812 will be demonstrating their weapons, drill, clothing, equipment and living conditions. On May 28, there will be a memorial and interpretive sign dedication on the actual battlefield, as well as a display of artifacts (including an original uniform) uncovered by the Office of the State Archaeologist of Iowa and walking interpretive tour of the original site. Old Fort Madison is located in Riverview Park, Fort Madison, Iowa. For more information, please call Dr. Eugene Watkins at 319-372-7700 x 275 or visit www.fortmadison.com.Old Fort Madison