Maine's Capital Area

Daniel Savage’s Company, a living history reenactment unit associated with Old Fort Western, will celebrate “Armistice Day”, a Veteran’s Day Commemoration at Old Fort Western on Friday, November 11th from 10:00am-4:00pm, which is free and open to the public.

At 10:00am members of the Daniel Savage’s Company will be present to demonstrate camp life of an 18th Century Revolutionary War Soldier. Daniel Savage, a veteran of the Revolutionary War, led the original Savage Company, 1777-1779. At 12:00pm there will be a short service followed by the raising of the colors and a musket volley. Music will be provided by Phil & Mary Amidon of the Liberty String Band.

From 10:00-4:00pm visitors can also enjoy 18th century open hearth and outdoor cooking demonstrations. Coffee, tea, cider and desserts will be offered to our veterans. Step into the past and enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of the 18th century while we honor our veterans.

Old Fort Western is the 1754 National Landmark fort, store and house on the Kennebec River in downtown Augusta. Admission is free on Veterans Day; however donations are always welcome and used to benefit Old Fort Western’s educational programs. For more information please call (207) 626-2385 or e-mail us at . You can also visit our website at www.oldfortwestern.org.