While doing a search for info about Spurs Defeat, I found that there
will be a re-enactment at the Prophetstown State Park here in Tippecanoe
County. Thought I'd share for any who might be interested in attending.
http://www.prophetstown.org/
Re-Enactment of Spur's Defeat November 22, 1812
In 1812, the year succeeding the Battle of Tippecanoe, Indians
repeatedly attacked settlements. An expedition was sent out to complete
the destruction of the Indian towns on the Wabash, Tippecanoe and Eel
Rivers. This expedition was under the command of General Hopkins, an
officer with much experience in Indian warfare.
Reaching the Prophet's town November 19, 1812, a detachment of 300 men,
under the command of General Butler, was sent out to surprise the
Winnebago town on Wildcat Creek, a mile from the Wabash. The place,
which consisted of some forty houses and a number of temporary huts,
they found completely evacuated. The Prophet's town, rebuilt and about
the same size, and the corn crops in the vicinity, were then destroyed
by our troops. November 22, Lieutenant Colonels Miller and Wilcox,
with about sixty horsemen, searching for Indians who had beheaded a
comrade, were led into an ambush on Wildcat Creek, about seven miles
east of the Winnebago town, and were compelled to retreat in the most
hasty manner. 18 soldiers were killed. This has been known as "Spur's
Defeat," probably alluding to the spurs which the men used so vigorously
upon their horses.
Join us for the re-enactment of the two expeditions to Prophetstown
during the War of 1812 when all of Tippecanoe County was part of the
Indian Confederacy.
Muster at Prophetstown
October 31st - First Expedition November 1811
November 1st - Second Expedition November 1812
Come join us for a step back in time when all of Tippecanoe County was
part of the Indian Confederacy! See re-enactors of Native Woodland
Native Americans, Indiana and Kentucky Militia, U.S. Infantry, U.S.
Artillery and Mounted Rangers. Visit the encampments as re-enactors
portray life in the early 1800s.
Gates open @ 8:00 AM Oct. 31, 2009 and November 1, 2009
Join us for morning raising of colors and opening Native American prayer.
COST: State Park Admission: $6.00 per vehicle, Out of State vehicles
$8.00, this includes admission to Historic Prophetstown. Admission to
the Re-enactment and corn maze is 5.00 per day or $7.50 for weekend.
Children 3 and under free. Food and drinks available on the grounds.