To the fort this morning.
You too can visit by clicking on http://www.louisbourg.com/history.html
From the brochure - "The Fortress of Louisbourg was once a busy fortified seaport. From it's founding by the French in 1713 to its abandonment by the British in 1768, Louisbourg was a place of profound significance in the Franco-British struggle for empire. Each summer the Fortress springs to life as dozens of costumed animators become the town's residents of the summer of 1744. Men, women, and children enact the range of society from the leisurely activities of the rich to the hard physical labor of the poor. You'll see engineers, musicians, soldiers, merchants, street vendors, bakers, servents, and fishermen. Watch demonstratiosn of dance, music, cooking, gardening, musketry, and more."
Only 25% of the fortress has been restored so it was much bigger "in it's day". About 3200 people lived here at it's peak.
After the Fortress tour we drove to the opposit side of the harbor for an upclose look at the lighthouse ruins dating back almost 300 years which was the first one in North America. Only the foundation of it and its replacement remain today. A new (80 year old) lighthouse stands nearby today.
Several new videos available today and all pictures uploaded. Very good high speed internet at this park.
Ellen trying to convince the guard to let us in.
Main gate
Out of place picture from Louisbourg campground, but this is an example of "rig envy". All four are lined up against the rear sidewalk so the perspective sizes are correct. Little, bigger, big (Blueboy), and BEAST.
Ellen pointing out an incorrect table setting to the Fort Engineer's cook. Notice the look on her face!
The engineer's kitchen. The engineer was the third highest ranking position in the fort and was quite well off. A cook, servents, and slaves.
Side street view
Main "drag"
A front gate guard trying to bribe visitors for rum or money in exchange for entrance.
The villager with the sign hanging on his neck is being paraded in public as punishment for stealing a bottle of rum. Ellen is pointing at him and calling him out saying she knew he was the thief.
A little "cutie".
We ate lunch here at communal tables. We got just what people in the day got - a spoon for everything, small portions of mostly bread and vegetables, and flat beer.
The King's Bastion where the governor lived
The Fortress from across the harbor. Again, this represents only 25% of what it was in the 1700's.
Current lighthouse on site of original
"The British Are Coming". When the British invaded and captured the Fortress they came in from the direction Ellen is looking
Kids dancing and having fun
The thief chained to the public humiliation post
1 comment:
Thanks for the history lesson today! Pootie thanks for pointing things out. We'll talk to ya soon. Love you all, Al & Meg
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