Come visit us and experience what it was like to celebrate the centennial of America in 1876! Walk around and visit with the soldiers and watch as they compete in some of the very sports that the soldiers of Fort McKavett were taking part in 150 years ago. You will see them in a 100 yard foot race, 50 yard sack race, and a 100 yard wheelbarrow race.

Friday, July 3

8:00 am – Site Grounds and Visitor Center Opens

11:30 am – “#America100 : A Look at America in 1876” Lecture (Schoolhouse)

1:00 pm – Inaugural Garrison Flag Raising Ceremony and Flagpole Ribbon Cutting (Parade Ground)

2:00 pm – Infantry Drill and Weapon Demonstrations (Parade Ground)

3:30 pm – Artillery Drill and Howitzer Demonstrations (Parade Ground)

4:30 pm – Visitor Center Closes

5:00 pm – Site Grounds Close

Saturday, July 4

8:00 am – Site Grounds and Visitor Center Opens

9:00 am – Sports Begin (Parade Ground)

9:00 am – 100 yd. foot race

9:15 am – 50 yd. sack race

9:30 am – 100 yd. wheelbarrow race

9:45 am – 200 yd. foot race

10:00 am – Greased Pole Climb

10:30 am – 1 mile walking race

11:00 am – 3-inning baseball game

11:45 am – Sports Conclude

12:00 pm – Centennial Ceremony and Military Parade (Parade Ground)

2:00 pm – “#America100: A Look at America in 1876” Lecture (Schoolhouse)

3:00 pm – BB Gun Shooting Gallery Opens (Officer’s Quarters No. 12)

5:00 pm – Evening Parade and Retreat (Parade Ground)

6:00 pm – Visitor Center Closes

6:00 pm – “#America100: A Look at America in 1876” Lecture (Schoolhouse)

7:00 pm – Brass Band Music

7:30 pm – Fireworks Display

8:30 pm – Site Grounds Close

Sunday, July 5

8:00 am – Site Grounds and Visitor Center Opens

10:30 am – Episcopal Church Service

12:00 pm – Reenactment Event ends

4:30 pm – Visitor Center Closes

5:00 pm – Site Grounds Close