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Big crowds, cannon fire at Fort Sewall celebration

20Jun

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Big crowds, cannon fire at Fort Sewall celebration

More than 3,000 people streamed into Fort Sewall on Saturday to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the federal government turning the fort over to the town - and the completion of a $1.8 renovation project. “People are so happy to be back at the fort,” said Larry Sands, chair of the Fort Sewall Oversight Committee, which led the renovation. “Kids are having fun, families are having fun. It’s perfect.” The fort’s lower lawn was decked out with a large white tent and cocktail tables where people enjoyed Joe Frogger cookies and lemonade and listened to live fiddle music. On the upper level, members of Glover’s Regiment fired a cannon -- a reproduction of a British six-pounder -- several times throughout the day. “What a wonderful celebration,” said Olivia Barry, as she and her...

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