Apr 23 - Apr 26
The annual Fort Frederick 18th Century Market Fair features the best period artisans, craftspeople, and sutlers together with an 18th Century encampment. Explore Maryland's French and Indian War era stone fort built in 1756.
May 2 - May 3
Mount Vernon's serene 12-acre field transforms into a battleground as Continentals, Redcoats, and Hessians conduct military drills and 18th-century tactics. Meet the soldiers who are encamped at Mount Vernon, discuss military techniques, and learn about the American Revolution. Also come by and see what wares the sutlers have in their shops!
Sep 19 - Sep 20
Take in the sights and sounds of the marketplace on the 12-acre field while you explore unique handcrafted items. Talk to the expert artisans and watch them demonstrate their craft using 18th-century techniques. Take home one-of-a-kind handmade items such as baskets, ceramics, textiles, furniture, jewelry, metalcraft, woodcraft, plants, and soaps.