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French & Indian War Encampment Transports
Custaloga Town to Eighteenth Century
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June 21
The woodlands near Utica filled with alliances and battles between the French,
British, Natives and Colonials of 1760s western PA last weekend. For two days
the public was treated to numerous historical reenactors eager to share their love
of history. The area along French Creek played a part in the war that preceeded
the American Revolution, including a journey by the young British officer Lt.
George Washington to a French fort with the demand that they depart the region.
They refused, and America was soon embroiled in the French & Indian War.
Washington's youthful experiences in this war prepared the professional surveyer
for his leadership role in the Revolutionary War.
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Dan Kerr of Erie flew the French
fleur-de-lis before the firing of cannons,
which closed out the events of the day.
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A pair of Percherons
visitors from the parking
area to the campsite,
where dozens of
costumed enthusiasts
shared their wares and
knowledge with
hundreds of visitors.
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British soldiers Rob
Fusia and Barney
Bookrath (right) of
Pittsburgh prepare the
cannon for firing.
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French cannoneers
Mike and Barry Smock
(top) of Pittsburgh
cover their ears before
the artillary fires.
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The commander of the French Grenadiers congratulates
his soldiers following the historic battle recreation versus
the British and the American colonists.
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The battle participants command the attention
of a little twenty-first century girl.
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