Fort Norfolk Saturday June 22, 2013
- 9:00 - Fort Norfolk opens to public.
- 9:00 - 4:30 Film on the history of Fort Norfolk plays in a continuous loop in the Berkley building (the original carpenters shop for the fort).
- 9:15 - Muster of troops.
- 9:30 - Cannon demonstration on Fort river front wall.
- 9:45 - Musket demonstration on Fort river front wall.
- 10:00 - Talk on the Battle of Craney Island in the Officers Quarters, followed by guided tour of Fort by Norfolk Historical Society.
- 10:30 - Cannon demonstration on Fort river front wall.
- 10:45 - Musket demonstration on Fort river front wall.
- 11:00 - Guided tour of Fort by Norfolk Historical Society.
- 12:00 - Raising of Flag to celebrate Victory on Craney Island.
- 21 gun salute
- Proclamation of Victory
- Victory speech
- 1:30 - Cannon demonstration on Fort river front wall.
- 1:30 to 3:00 - Garrison Ladies Tea Party.
- 1:45 - Musket demonstration on Fort river front wall.
- 2:00 - Talk on the Battle of Craney Island in the Officers Quarters.
- 2:30 - Cannon demonstration on Fort river front wall.
- 2:45 - Musket demonstration on Fort river front wall.
- 3:00 - Guided tour of Fort by Norfolk Historical Society, followed by guided tour of Fort by Norfolk Historical Society.
- 3:30 - Cannon demonstration on Fort river front wall.
- 3:45 - Musket demonstration on Fort river front wall.
- 4:00 - Guided tour of Fort by Norfolk Historical Society.
- 4:45 - Musket demonstration on Fort river front wall.
- 5:00 - Retreat ceremony, lowering of the Flag, followed by Fort Closing.
Fort Norfolk Sunday June 23, 2013
- 10:00 - Fort Norfolk opens to public.
- 10:00 - 3:30 Film on the history of Fort Norfolk plays in a continuous loop in the Berkley building (the original carpenters shop for the fort).
- 10:10 - Flag raising and parade review of troops.
- 10:30 - Cannon demonstration on Fort river front wall.
- 10:45 - Musket demonstration on Fort river front wall.
- 11:00 - Guided tour of Fort by Norfolk Historical Society.
- 11:30 - Cannon demonstration on Fort river front wall.
- 11:45 - Musket demonstration on Fort river front wall.
- 1:00 - Guided tour of Fort by Norfolk Historical Society.
- 1:30 - Cannon demonstration on Fort river front wall.
- 1:45 - Musket demonstration on Fort river front wall.
- 2:00 - Talk on the Battle of Craney Island in the Officers Quarters, followed by guided tour of Fort by Norfolk Historical Society.
- 2:30 - Cannon demonstration on Fort river front wall.
- 2:45 - Musket demonstration on Fort river front wall.
- 3:00 - Guided tour of Fort by Norfolk Historical Society.
- 3:45 - Musket demonstration on Fort river front wall.
- 4:00 - Fort Closed
Get Involved
The Norfolk Historical Society is seeking groups who would like become a partner to help commemorate the victory at the Battle of Craney Island.