The Marion Cultural Council and Marion Recreation Department are teaming up with the Fairhaven Village Militia to bring an encampment to Silvershell Beach.

On July 8-9, head to the beach and talk to period-costumed men, womenand children from different militia groups about life in the 1770s. There will also be military drilling, flintlock musket and cooking demonstrations, live animals and a cannon firing.

Admission is free to the public.