Living History Encounter: 18th-century Weaponry & Tools
Date: Sunday, November 8, 2026
Time: 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Fee: Free!
Age: All ages.
Contact: 815-722-9301
Location: Isle a la Cache Museum
Event details
Hear history go BOOM! Step back into the 18th century and discover the weaponry, tools and people that shaped everyday life. During this Living History Encounter, experience history in action with live demonstrations, including a blacksmith transforming raw metal into everyday tools. See demonstrations of various weapons by Alexander Hamilton’s New York Provincial Company of Artillery and meet voyageurs and settlers who journeyed to this land and made it their home.
This is a drop-in program; come anytime between noon and 3 p.m.
Event requirements
No registration required.
Depending on the weather, the program will be offered indoors or outdoors.
Isle a la Cache Museum is an accessible facility; outdoor activities may take place on uneven terrain. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service to participate in this program should mention their request when registering or submit a request online no later than 48 hours before the program.