1797 Battle of San Juan – Reenactment 2009

1797 battle of san juanThis years re-enactment of the 1797 Battle of San Juan takes place on Saturday and Sunday, April 25-26, 2009 in and around Old San Juan. The event commemorates the battle that saw the Spanish and ‘Criolla’ forces defeat the might British Army in a battle that lasted 2 weeks.

As in past years the re-enactment takes place over 2 days in Old San Juan. This year you will be able to see:

• Recreations of the Spanish and British encampment
• Demonstration of military tactics
• Cavalry and artillery fire
• Re-enactment of the Battle of 1797
• 18th century men and women’s fashion display

On Saturday, April 25 the main action will be at Fort San Felipe del Morro (El Morro Fort), Old San Juan

On Sunday, April 26 the main action will take place at the Parque Tercer Milenio, San Juan

On both days the activities will take place between 9am and 4pm.

What: Re-enactment of the 1797 battle of San Juan
When: Saturday – Sunday, April 25-26, 2009
Where: El Morro Fort, Old San Juan (Sat), Parque Tercer Milenio, San Juan (Sun)
Cost: Free

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