The regular meetings of the Militia are held on the second Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Fairhaven Emergency Management Building, 150 Sconticut Neck Rd, Fairhaven.
Saturday, March 23, 2024 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Fairhaven Emergency Management Building, 150 Sconticut Neck Rd, Fairhaven
A
free indoor educational event outlining Fairhaven's history during the
Revolutionary War era. Meet our re-enactors, and see demonstrations of
colonial life including midwifery, colonial clothing and sewing, tin
smithing, and other period happenings. There will be a children's area
where kids can try out colonial toys and games that children enjoyed at
that time. If the weather permits, we may have an outside encampment and
drilling. This is a great event for the young and old alike. Come see
this living history event.
Memorial Day Parade
Monday, May 27, 2024 10:00 am.Begins on Main St at the intersection of Center St, Fairhaven, MA
The Memorial Day Parade steps off at 8:30
a.m. from the intersection of Center and Main Streets and heading north to Riverside
Cemetery.
Homecoming Day Fair
Saturday, June 29, 2024 10 am to 4 pm.Center St between William St and Green St, Fairhaven, MA
The Fairhaven Village Militia will be hosting a bounce house on the lawn of the Town Hall.
Fourth of July Parade and Fort Phoenix Cemetary
Monday, July 4, 2024 More information to follow as event organizers provide details
Fall Revolutionary War Encampment
Dates to be determined
Dates to be determined
10:00 a.m. Saturday to 10:00 a.m. Sunday
Fort Phoenix, Fort Street, Fairhaven, MA
Fort Phoenix, Fort Street, Fairhaven, MA
The Fairhaven Village Militia and the Wareham Minutemen and Militia Companies present a one-day historical encampment at Fort Phoenix. Talk to period costumed men and women about the fort’s history and life in the 1770s. See military drilling, flintlock musket and cannon firing demonstrations and camp cooking demonstrations. Also watch activities such as spinning, fire starting, tin smithing, leather working, and more.
Free. Handicap accessible.
