This past weekend was the 45th annual Rendzevous at the Fort. This is a two day event at the fort. The hours are 10-5. They have gun demonstrations, flag raising and lowering ceremonies, people dress in period costumes. It costs $5 per car (what super cheap right) to park and you can walk back in time. We walk up to watch a juggling demonstration, they bring kids and adults from the crowd to get everyone excited. Yes, you get to see men waking around in buckskin and French and British soldiers. You can buy buttons made from bones, a fox hide or a buffalo burger. This is held every year on the first weekend in June. After a fun day at the fort Prairie du Rocher has food stands and you can stop and watch the parade at 6 o'clock. If you are wanting to get out of the city and see learn a little history, this is the place. read more

Great place to take kids. Fun to climb on and pretend they are defending the fort. The drive down is nice whether you take the river road or Kaskaskia. I would recommend hitting Gallaghers in Waterloo or J. Fires on the way back. read more

Fort de Chartres - Aged to perfection - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Prairie Du Rocher, Illinois

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