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Information for Re-enactors

Registration forms are for individuals. Please clearly complete one form for each participant and be sure to include the number of family members accompanying you. Merchants should fill out a separate merchant registration form, which may be obtained by contacting the Museum.

Online Registration Form for Re-enactors

Information About the Re-enactment

Registration deadline: MAY 1, 2013

IMPORTANT: Report to the registration desk near the park entrance to confirm your attendance and to pick up the meal tickets for you and your family.

4-Day Event:

In recognition of the Bicentennial of the Battle of Stoney Creek, this year will be a four-day event:
  • Thursday, May 30 - History in Action Day
    A day of education and fun for several hundred school children. Lunch will be provided to those re-enactors who participate. Please indicate on the registration form if you could contribute to this event by sharing your knowledge about a certain aspect of 19th century history with the students. If you will be on-site on Friday, in order to ensure the best possible experience for the students, we would welcome your participation by providing demonstrations.
  • Friday, May 31 - 100th Anniversary of the Battlefield Monument & 1913 Education Day
  • Friday, May 31 at 7:00 pm – Parade, Memorial Service and Battlefield Cemetery Re-dedication at Smith’s Knoll.
  • Saturday and Sunday, June 1 and 2 - The Re-enactment of the Battle of Stoney Creek

The Weekend

The following will be provided for the weekend:

  • Ticket for one meal during the weekend, for those who have pre-registered.
  • Breakfast Saturday and Sunday morning, for those who have pre-registered.
  • Firewood, fire pit trays, water connections and straw on site.
  • Overnight security.

Modern Camping

There is limited modern tent camping on site. Inquiries about RV parking should be addressed to the curator.

Parking

Off-site parking is located at Green Acres School. Special provisions or handicapped parking should be addressed to the curator.

Map and Directions

A = Entrance to Battlefield Park

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The Re-enactment site map is below.
Download a larger version for printing (pdf).

Plan Ahead for the Bicentennial in 2013!

Every year a Military Re-enactment of the Battle of Stoney Creek is held in June. Plan ahead by reviewing our list of future dates for the re-enactment, including the bicentennial celebration in 2013.

Contact Information

Phone:905-662-8458
Web:www.battlefieldhouse.ca
Email:battlefield@hamilton.ca

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