Re-live Michigan’s Colonial times, from 1700 through 1796, at “Colonial Kensington,” on Saturday and Sunday, August 13 and 14, at Kensington Metropark, near Milford/Brighton.
All activities take place in the picnic area north of Martindale Beach, with parking available at the north parking lot of Martindale Beach. Re-enactors will be setting up camps on Friday after noon.
“Colonial Kensington” will be open from 9 am to 6 pm on Saturday, and from 9 am to 4 pm on Sunday.
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Highlights of the weekend include:
- More than 200 costumed American Indian, French, British and American re-enactors representing the years 1700-1796.
- 18th century merchants selling authentic and reproduction home decorations, clothing and toys
- Battle and tactical demonstrations toward the end of each day; musket and cannon firings both days.
- A variety of 18th century crafts and demonstrations throughout each day including carpentry, medicine, blacksmith, tinsmith, candle making, cooking, quilting, sewing, woodcarving and storytelling.
- Games for children
GENERAL INFORMATION
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Individuals needing assistance in order to participate in these programs should contact the interpretive center at least 72 hours prior to the program.
A Metroparks vehicle entry permit is required to enter any Metropark which is only $25 annually for regular admission, $15 annually for seniors, or $5 daily.
General information can be found at www.metroparks.com or by contacting Kensington Metropark at 1-800-477-3178 or 248-685-1561.