Fairhaven’s Fort Phoenix and adjacent Grimshaw Park will host an encampment and Harborfest, including cannon-fire on Saturday night as part of the Harbor of Courage weekend. Visit https://www.discoverfairhaven.org for details.
Encampment
Fort Phoenix, Fort Street, Fairhaven, MA.
Sat., 5.16, 10:00 a.m. – Dusk • Sun., 5/17: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Join us for MA250: Harbor of Courage, commemorating the first naval engagement of the American Revolution and one of Massachusetts’ defining moments. Set on Fairhaven’s scenic waterfront, this event will bring history to life with
This special MA250 celebration honors the bravery, strategy, and spirit of those who shaped the nation. Families, history buffs, and waterfront enthusiasts alike are invited to witness, learn, and experience a day of American heritage like no other.
This event is family-friendly, handicap accessible, and a perfect weekend outing for history buffs and students alike. (Weather permitting).
Come honor the legacy of the citizen-soldiers who defended our South Coast. Let’s make this 250th-anniversary season one for the history books!
• Featuring living history throughout the day
• FBunker tours available throughout the day
• FMusket firing demonstrations every hour on the hour
• F2:00 PM – Battle on the Beach (Patriots vs. British, muskets) Located below the hurricane barrier. Free public access with excellent viewing from the barrier
• FCannon firing planned for around sunset, around 7:00 PM
Harborfest at Grimshaw Park
Sat., 5/16, 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
The Huttleston HarborFest: Harbor of Courage Festival Assembly at Grimshaw Park brings the waterfront to life with artisans, activities, food, libations, and family-friendly fun.
While Revolutionary War encampments, demonstrations, battle reenactments, and living history take place throughout the Harbor of Courage weekend, this special HarborFest section at Fort Phoenix offers a lively festival atmosphere alongside the historic action.
ARTISANS & ACTIVITIES: Wolf & Bear Co, KMC Fluid Art,Pat’s Quilts, Ruel The Art, Seaside Siren, Twisted by Ken, Montana Dreamin, Angel’s Craft Nook, Color Bloom Designs, Harborside Rope Works, Paul St Pierre Bookshop, Michelle The Mad Hatter, Linger Awhile Photography, Fairhaven Recreation Center, Custom Jewelry Designs by Marie, Conservation Dept & Commission, New Bedford Dept of Children & Families, Yesterday’s Heirlooms are Today’s Treasures
FOOD & LIBATIONS: Dorothy Cox Chocolates, The Kettle Corn Peddlers, Travelers On Tour, Dough & Basil, Kona Ice
REVOLUTIONARY ATTRACTIONS: Inflatable Obstacle Course, Tug of War Battles, Stilt Walkers
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