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DEBBIE GWYNN
The Cape Breton Post
LOUISBOURG — While the final numbers for the encampment at the Fortress of Louisbourg over the weekend have not been tallied, organizers maintain it was one of the busiest days the fortress has experienced in years.
At dusk Saturday, the 2,500 visitors lucky enough to secure tickets were bussed into the fortress for what was considered to be the highlight of the weekend events, the re-enactment of the siege of 1758.
“It was a little bit foggy but it made it really special when we had the soldiers and the battle re-enactment on the field you’d see the French and the English troops kind of marching through the fog,” said Mark Sajatovich, marketing manager with the Fortress of Louisbourg. “It was really incredible, it was quite an atmosphere.”
A majority of the re-enactors participated during the hour and a half re-enactment, narrated in both English and French, including various militia troops, the Scottish highlanders and representatives of the Mi’kmaq First Nations, who were active in 1758 during the siege.
“We expended a tremendous amount of ammunition,” said Sajatovich. “There was musket firing from beginning to end.”
Following the re-enactment, a period fireworks display was held outside the Dauphin Gate.
Sunday a full daytime tactical demonstration was held with closing ceremonies at 4:30 p.m. in the King’s Bastion chapel.
“All the way through we’ve had nothing but good reports from the re-enactors and the people who have been here,” said Sajatovich. “Most importantly everybody that’s been here seems to have had a wonderful time and will go away saying very positive things about the fortress, Cape Breton Island and the Town of Louisbourg.” |
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