1846 Mexican American War Militia Muster is a free event at President James K. Polk State Historic Site, 12031 Lancaster Highway in Pineville, on Saturday, October 15th, 2016, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Join us as we give visitors a chance to look into the life of a common citizen who has been called into service due to the 1846 conflict with Mexico. Living History re-enactors will be drilling, demonstrating domestic lifestyles and speaking with visitors about what life was like in Mecklenburg County in 1846.
Live musket-firing demonstrations at 12:00 + 2:00 p.m.