Fort Pitt Provincial Historic Park has recently undergone major improvements by Saskatchewan's Ministry of Tourism, Parks, Culture and Sport.
The department has chosen July 10, to hold re-dedication ceremonies of the historic site and provide an opportunity for the public to explore our colourful heritage.
The re-dedication event will begin with pioneer demonstrations throughout the morning, featuring the Saskatchewan Trappers Association., a blacksmith demonstration, a display of historic fur trade articles as well as short boat trips on the North Saskatchewan River. The Frenchman Butte museum will provide a concession featuring hamburgers, hotdogs, pop and snacks as well as a kiosk of historic book sales for the visiting public.
The official program will commence at 1 p.m. with entertainment featuring a live band, Fort Pitt Farm's vocal choir, First Nations dancers/drummers as well as dignitary speeches appropriate to such an occasion. Time has also been set aside for several storytellers to relate some of the folk-lore associated to the sites heritage, dating back to the fort's beginnings in 1829.
The public is encouraged to attend, spend the day exploring the fort's newly defined features and enjoy the event. There are no admission fees. The event will conclude about 4 p.m.
Fort Pitt is located north of Lloydminster on Highway 17, across the Meridian Bridge over the North Saskatchewan to a sign near the top of the hill. Turn east on secondary gravel road No. 797 and head eastward about 15 kilometers. Signage on the road will direct you six kilometers southward to the Fort Pitt Historic Park. Bring a lawn chair and your camera.
