Rendezvous in the Sault is a living history event that takes place along historic Water Street at the city hall grounds at 225 E Portage Avenue and at the historic homes from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. In addition to local participants, over 115 visiting historical re-enactors, musicians, entertainers and merchants set up camps and displays with presentations and demonstrations on military and civilian life in the period of 1668-1840.

Cost for adults, $5; children 12 and under, $2; and family $10.

Food, music, dancing, cannon firing, drum and fife corps, puppet shows, storytelling, crafts and games—just some of the fun things to see and do on Saturday, July 29, and Sunday, July 30. Among many items of special interest are presentations by the Michigan Surveyor’s Reenactment Group who display early surveying equipment and maps and discuss the methods used to survey Michigan.

Continuing down Water Street to the historic homes of John and Susan Johnston, Henry Rowe Schoolcraft and Bishop Frederic Baraga, local historical society docents offer accounts of the lives of these early Sault residents. Spinning and weaving, music and animals, children’s games, crafts and activities are just some of the fun things to do.

Rendezvous in the Sault is an annual event and presented by the Chippewa County Historical Society in cooperation with the City of Sault Ste. Marie. Planning and authenticity of encampments are under the direction of the French Colonial Heritage Society of Port Huron, Mich.

For more information call the Chippewa County Historical Society at 635-7082 or contact Angie Patterson at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 906‑632‑5734.