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Fort de Chartres
Fort de Chartres
Fort de Chartres
Fort de Chartres
Fort de Chartres

Fort de Chartres

1350 IL-155
Prairie du Rocher, Illinois 62277
618.284.7230

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The 1750's French Colonial fort is built atop the original stone foundation. Inside the fort is the restored powder magazine believed to be the oldest building in Illinois. The Winter and Summer Rendezvous draw thousands of visitors each year.

 

Fort de Chartres Winter Rendezvous & Woodswalk

November 7, 2026 - November 8, 2026

Runners of the Woods: 18th Century Firearms in Action

October 10, 2026

18th Century Colonial Cooking Demonstration with Justine Rayfield

December 12, 2026

Colonial Market Faire

April 3, 2027 - April 4, 2027

History Comes Alive at Fort Cavendish

July 10, 2027

Fort de Chartres Winter Rendezvous & Woodswalk

November 6, 2027 - November 7, 2027


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