250th Anniversary Commemoration of the Eddy Rebellion
& Siege of Fort Cumberland

Friday, August 7 – Sunday, August 9, 2026
Tantramar, New Brunswick

Friday, August 07, 2026
Venue Start End Event Location
Camphill [St. Mark's Church, Mount Whatley]
Camphill6:00 PM8:00 PM 18th Century Military Camp open to the public.
Experience life with the army of 1776.
Meet members of the re-created DeLancey's Brigade.		St. Mark's Church yard
Camphill7:00 PM7:10 PM The Complete History Of The Eddy Rebellion / Battle Of Fort Cumberland In 10 Minutes Or Less. Presented by Festival By The Marsh.St. Mark's Church Hall
Saturday, August 08, 2026
Venue Start End Event Location
Fort Cumberland [Fort Beasejour - Fort Cumberland National Historic Site]
Fort Cumberland11:00 AM3:00 PM Fort Cumberland 250th Commemoration Program. Hosted by Parks Canada.
Fort Cumberland11:00 AM11:30 AM Musketry Salute & Opening ProgramBastion & Parade Ground (Inside the walls)
Fort Cumberland 11:30 AM3:00 PMMeet historian Ernest Clarke, author of The Siege of Fort Cumberland, 1776Pavilion Building
Fort Cumberland11:45 AM12:00 PM The Complete History Of The Eddy Rebellion / Battle Of Fort Cumberland In 10 Minutes Or Less. Presented by Festival By The MarshParade Ground
Fort Cumberland12:00 PM12:15 PMMusketry and drill demonstration - Historical ReenactorsBastion & Parade Ground
Fort Cumberland 12:15 PM 12:55 PMPresentation by Dr. Gary Campbell, Military Historian and AuthorMuseum
Fort Cumberland1:00 PM1:15 PMMusketry and drill demonstration - Historical ReenactorsBastion & Parade Ground
Fort Cumberland 1:40 PM 1:55 PM The Complete History Of The Eddy Rebellion / Battle Of Fort Cumberland In 10 Minutes Or Less. Presented by Festival By The MarshParade Ground
Fort Cumberland2:00 PM2:15 PMMusketry and drill demonstration - Historical ReenactorsBastion & Parade Ground
Fort Cumberland 2:15 PM 2:55 PMPresentation by Dr. Gary Campbell, Military Historian and AuthorMuseum
Return to Camphill
Camphill5:00 PM8:00 PM18th Century Military Camp open to the publicSt. Mark's Church yard
Camphill5:30 PM7:30 PMFamilies Of The Siege: Meet some of those who experienced the siege and hear their stories, as local descendants bring them to life.St. Mark's Church Hall
Sunday, August 09, 2026
Venue Start End Event Location
Camphill10:00 AM11:00 AM18th Century Military Camp open to the publicSt. Mark's Church yard
Camphill11:00 AM12:00 PM18th Century Drum Head Church ServiceIn the camp, weather permitting. Bring a lawn chair.
Camphill12:00 PM2:00 PM18th Century Military Camp open to the publicSt. Mark's Church yard