Rogers' Rangers Encampment To Be Stationed at Michilimackinac

An encampment of Jaeger's Battalion of Rogers' Rangers will take place at Colonial Michilimackinac in Mackinaw City Saturday, August 12, and Sunday, August 13. The reenactors, who come from throughout Michigan, will join the 18th-century British troops already stationed at the reconstructed fort. During their stay, reenactors will portray a British military group from the Revolutionary War period.

Rogers' Rangers fought guerilla-style warfare on the side of the British during the French and Indian War and the American Revolution, and demonstrations will showcase this unique military tactic. Reenactors at the encampment will supplement daily events with military marching and drilling techniques, period clothing presentations, and equipment demonstrations.

Colonial Michilimackinac is a reconstructed French fur-trading village and military outpost. Attractions at the living history museum include on-site archaeology and interactive military and civilian life demonstrations from the British 1770s occupation and the American Revolution era.

All events are included with admission to Colonial Michilimackinac, $9.50 fir adults, $6 for youth ages 6 to 17.