A musical showcase of the sounds of early 19th-century military life is back this weekend at the Fort George national historic site in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

The annual Fife and Drum Muster and Soldiers’ Field Day are returning on Saturday, Aug. 19, and Sunday, Aug. 20, hosted by the Friends of Fort George and Parks Canada.

Fife and drum corps and infantry units will converge at the fort to demonstrate the military music and drills of the 1800s, much like what would have been played during the War of 1812.

On the schedule for this weekend-long event are the fifes and drums of the 41st Regiment and the 100th Regiment, plus infantry units from Fort George, Fort Erie and the 10th Royal Veterans Batallion, who will demonstrate early 19th-century military tactics – such as musket firing.

Fort George will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. For more information, call (905) 468-6614 or visit  friendsoffortgeorge.ca.