Residents and visitors to Prince Edward County are advised that re-enactors with the: “Gathering of Friends Rendezvous” will be firing muskets and a canon at the Ameliasburgh Heritage Village (517 County Road 19) Friday, May 15 to Sunday, May 17.
- Members of the public may hear noises associated with guns and cannon fire between 10 am and 4 pm each day during the event. The cannon will fire every twenty minutes on Saturday, May 16 from 12 pm – 1 pm.
- The cannon will be set up near the welcome building. To gather safely, the public is encouraged to assemble near the entrance to the heritage village circle driveway.
- The re-enactors will not be firing live rounds of ammunition during the event.
- For over 30 years, the Gathering of Friends have come together to re-enact the traditional Loyalist lifestyle. During this three-day event, attendees will experience history firsthand, as reenactors live on-site in canvas tents, showcase period clothing and provide traditional cooking demonstrations. Click here to learn more.
- This event is family friendly and is open to everyone. Entry is by donation.
- For more information, contact the County of Prince Edward at 613.476.2148 extension 1023, 613.962.9108 extension 1023, or info@pecounty.on.ca.
Please note: The County of Prince Edward provides this information as a service to the general public. While we do our best to provide accurate information, construction projects and associated service disruptions are subject to change based on weather, road, traffic, and other uncontrollable conditions.