From June through September, a group of local historical re-enactors man Fort Phoenix on Thursday afternoons from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., Friday afternoons from noon to 3:00 p.m. and on Sunday afternoons, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Portraying colonial men, women, and children, the members of the Fairhaven Village Militia talk to visitors about the history of the fort and about life during the Revolutionary War period. Flintlock musket firing demonstrations are given on the afternoons when the militia is on duty.
Tours
At 2:00 p.m. on Thursday afternoons from June through September, the Fairhaven Office of Tourism offers a free "Fort Phoenix Minuteman Tour," guided by colonial militiamen and women. On the tour, you'll hear the history of the fort, see a musket firing demonstration and learn about the equipment a militiaman carried.
Tours for school classes, scout troops, bus tours, clubs and civic groups, and private groups may be arranged in advance through the Fairhaven Office of Tourism. Call 508-979-4085 or email FairhavenTours@aol.com.
