A group gathers outside the fort to hear introductions by a French Voyageur (center, holding a canoe paddle). They learn about the creatures said to be lurking inside the fort walls. |
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The group is guided to the fort, but the guide (with lantern) won't go inside. Find out why... |
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The group approaches the fort. |
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Someone, or something, is watching them. The guide says he'll go no further. They must enter by themselves. There are creatures inside... |
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What is it? |
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Loup Garou! Werewolf! He howls at the group as they approach. Do they still dare to enter the fort? |
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Still willing?!? |
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The brave souls move forward. As they enter through the fort's water gate, something else is watching them.
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Don't get too close to the skeleton voyageur.
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Some visitors choose to sit by the warm campfire and hear tales of these creatures, told by French voyageurs. |
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The fire by the water gate is a safe haven from the creatures of the night. They aren't allowed here. |
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Warm youself by the fire and drink hot apple cider from the cast iron kettle. |
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As darkness sets in, campfires provide needed light. Storytelling by French voyageurs continue around these warming fires. |
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But don't get too comfortable. Something nearby is watching you. In the window! What is it? |
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Look closer... |
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Closer still... |
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Le Dame Blanche (White Lady/ghost) strools through the fort. She attempts to get you to follow her, and then melts away into water. |
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Inside the Commanding Officer's House, the fort doctor is busy at work. |
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A more approchable person inside the Commanding Officer's House sings by candlelight. |
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Take a break inside the Priest's House for apple cider, served to you by these friendly colonial women. |
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Back outside... |
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...you have to put your guard up again. Creatures are still roaming. |
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They're everywhere! |
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In the Church of Ste. Anne, learn about 18th-century funerals and burial rituals from the priest. This is just one of many offerings inside the fort's 13 authentically reconstructed buildings. Inside another building, eat taffy. In yet another, try pumpkin bread that was baked over an open hearth fire. A fiddle player demonstrates her skill in the Northwest Rowhouse, and inside the Chevalier House is a fortune teller. The entertainment is endless! |
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ENTERING THE HAUNTED ROWHOUSE!
Take for example the spectacular haunted house inside the upper story of the Southwest Rowhouse. Are you brave enough to enter? The Nain Rouge, or Red Dwarf, is watching you. |
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Creatures lurk everywhere inside.
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The deathly British Redcoat is busy, but then he sees you come along and so... |
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...he looks up and smiles at you. |
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In another section of the haunted house, a colonial woman eats finger soup. She's behind a sheet that darkens to blackness, and then lightens to reveal her. She doesn't look as friendly as the women serving apple cider! |
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Yikes! |
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You exit the haunted house to a yummie surprise...popcorn! |
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Enjoy, and get ready for next year's event! |
