Battle of the Restigouche Festival
Restigouche 1760
July 4 - 11
Location:
Restigouche River Estuary (locations in both Quebec and New Brunswick).
Information: The commemoration of the 250th anniversary of The Battle of the Restigouche is coming to life! July 4 - 11
This event is one of the largest historical events to take place in the Canadian Maritimes and is a first in regards to its inter-provincial location, taking place in the Restigouche River estuary.
The Age of Sail Maritime Alliance (ASMA) has sanctioned the “Battle of the Restigouche” event. The Age of Sail Maritime Alliance is a not-for-profit historical and educational organization that was formed in 2008 to help organize and support 18th and early 19th century living history maritime events. Each year the ASMA sanctions several events where it encourages its members to lend their support. Only three events being held within Canada and the U.S.A. were chosen!
Restigouche 1760 would like to open the doors of history and take you back to the era of French & British soldiers, the Mi’gmaw People, settlers, missionaries, and others from that era.
During our festival in July the historic Fort Listuguj, after being closed for many years will be reopened for our event with a special opening ceremony dedicated to Joe Gray. If you have never been to the Fort, July will be a great opportunity.
As part of the festivities and to honour the people of 1760 there will be a wreath laying ceremony in the river, Historical schooners and longboats, French & British Militia Encampments, Military drills, cannons and demonstrations!
Pirate day for adults & children, everyone wants to be a Pirate, outdoor musical concerts, including local cultural musicians, cemetery walks, scavenger hunts and a first time actual Treaty signing re-enactment.
Visit our 1760 era villages representing the life and cultures of 1760; Acadian & French in Pointe-a-la-Croix, Mi’gmaq in Listuguj & Scottish in Campbellton.
Friday July 9th, “Big Stage” event with
Jimmy Rankin – Hert LeBlanc – Dr. Bernie Francis
Catch a glimpse of the Chaleur Phantom
Non-denominational church service and brunch at Fort Listuguj
Restigouche 1760 will raffle a beautiful handmade replica of a Birch Bark Canoe, complete in every detail that has been made locally in Listuguj. We have raffle tickets available now and the drawing for the canoe will be held July 11th. Contact Matt Metallic 418-788-3022 or Valerie Babin 506-759-7566 for raffle tickets.
Don’t forget to purchase the first in our set of collector pins. These along with a limited amount of calendars are available from Irene Doyle, snobunting@hotmail.com or (506) 789-7759.
For a view of the actual historical boats that will participate in July. Visit Youtube- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOCVFFbqca4
Visit our website often for updates: www.restigouche1760.ca