Muster on the Wabash Fort Knox II 1812
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I spent a few hours Sunday afternoon at the Muster on the Wabash, held at the site of historic Fort Knox II. Fort Knox II was commanded by Capt Zachary Taylor in 1810, and then later visited by Tecumseh. Governor William Henry Harrison mustered his troops here before the Battle of Tippecanoe, which ended the threat of an Indian uprising in the Indiana Territory. The Muster was a re-enactment of the US and British Regulars, as well as woodland Indians, and French and American citizens.
The site was lovely in the woods, with the river just below this tree covered bluff.
The site is currently maintained by the DNR and the Div of State Museum and Historic Sites, so there is a nice plaque.
There were vendors and craftsmen there
There were artillery batteries at the ready in case of Indian atack
Governor William Henry Harrison spoke to the Indians and the citizens
At one point I think he fell asleep, waiting for Tecuseh
Tecuseh did arrive, and he was unhappy with the negotiations - he brought his warriors also
The woodland Indians frequently fought on the British side against the American settlers. Here is an Indian wearing a Red coat - was it given, stolen, or taken in battle perhaps?
There were settlers and militia there also
It was a pleasant afterrnoon and educational. I met many re-enactors of the 1812 war. I did not realize the interest in the US part of the Napoleonic Wars there is active in Indiana. A large battle site was at Mississinewa and there is a large amount of web sites about it http://www.warof1812.ca/mississa.htm
http://www.mississinewa1812.com/
Comments, critiques, welcomed.
The site was lovely in the woods, with the river just below this tree covered bluff.
The site is currently maintained by the DNR and the Div of State Museum and Historic Sites, so there is a nice plaque.
There were vendors and craftsmen there
There were artillery batteries at the ready in case of Indian atack
Governor William Henry Harrison spoke to the Indians and the citizens
At one point I think he fell asleep, waiting for Tecuseh
Tecuseh did arrive, and he was unhappy with the negotiations - he brought his warriors also
The woodland Indians frequently fought on the British side against the American settlers. Here is an Indian wearing a Red coat - was it given, stolen, or taken in battle perhaps?
There were settlers and militia there also
It was a pleasant afterrnoon and educational. I met many re-enactors of the 1812 war. I did not realize the interest in the US part of the Napoleonic Wars there is active in Indiana. A large battle site was at Mississinewa and there is a large amount of web sites about it http://www.warof1812.ca/mississa.htm
http://www.mississinewa1812.com/
Comments, critiques, welcomed.
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Hello Pathfinder,
What a fascinating experience, thank you for sharing. I really love the composition of several of your shots, particularly the one of the governor holding his timepiece. Excellent colors and lovely light as well. Would you mind sharing which lens(es) you employed?
Cheers,
Kevin K.
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Reminds me of the Last of the Mohicans(spelling?) Mereimage
The shots with the shallower DOF were obviously with the long end of the 70-200.
The light varied from cloudy overcast to late afternoon sunlight. It varied from harsh to quite soft. Some of my shots could have benefited from fill flash, but fill flash and true candids are a bit at odds sometimes. Thanks for your interest.
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Very interesting! And lovely colors!