Patriot Capture of Fort Charlotte 250th Anniversary Event

Location: Fort Charlotte Memorial Site in Hester’s Bottoms Campground at the end of Fort Charlotte Rd., Mt. Carmel (north of Willington).

Time: Begins at 10:30 a.m. and will run to approx. noon.

Free to the public – Hosted by the McCormick County Historical Commission

Event Schedule/Further Details:
 Opening Welcome
 Dignitary/Guest Recognition and Speakers
 Dedication Ceremony Officially Unveiling Significant Site Improvements
 250th Anniversary of Fort Charlotte’s Capture Commemoration Ceremony with Reenactment (Public participation)
 Recognition Ceremony of Those Who Gave Their All For the Fight For Freedom and to Maintain Liberty

Please bring chairs, hydrating fluids (no alcohol & preferably no glass bottles) – coolers are perfectly fine.

Drop off area at the site prior to parking.

On-site parking is available, but may be spread out. So to reduce on-site parking, please consider carpooling or consider parking at the Willington Book &

Curiosity Shops/History Center at 1801 Morrah Bridge Rd., and carpool the 12 minutes to the site from there and back.

Suggest early arrival.

Nearby restrooms & store in campground (and at Willington).

Refer to www.mc250.org for further event details, updates and other information.