Fort Anne National Historic Site of Canada

Commemorating the War of 1812

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Commemorative exhibits and events

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Events - Fort Anne National Historic Site (Annapolis Royal, NS)
July 13-15 - Military Encampment
July 22 - War of 1812 gun emplacement 
August 19 - Fabulous Forts Day: Three forts in one 

Events - Fort Edward National Historic Site (Windsor, NS)
August 3-5 - Natal Day Encampment, 84th of Foot 20th Anniversary

Events - Halifax Citadel National Historic Site (Halifax, NS)
May 30 - Halifax Citadel 1812 Band Concert
June 18 - 200th Anniversary of the beginning of the War of 1812
July 19-23 - War of 1812 / Tall Ships Festival
July 22 - War of 1812/Tall Ships Festival Sunset Ceremony
August 18-19 - Fab Forts Weekend Celebration
August 30-September 2 - Living History War Encampment

Tall Ship Festival (Halifax, NS)
During the Tall Ships Festival from July 19-23, the harbour will be transformed, returning to the age of sail with special demonstrations and events taking place on the Halifax Waterfront and within the walls of the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site.
Tall Ships Nova Scotia 2012

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