French and Indian War Encampment

Cook Forest State Park will host living history events depicting life during the French & Indian War. Highlights of this full two-day encampment include woodland natives, cannon and musket firing, cooking, primitive skills, 18th century surgical techniques, blacksmithing, tin smithing, pottery, children’s games, sutler camp, renown living historians, French & Indian War Era artisans, and live tactical engagements. Every battle is different. Take a walk back in time during open camp hours to view British, Colonial, French, and Native American reenactors as they portray lifestyles of the 18th century.