Donald R. Bernard Marker (Fairhaven, Massachusetts)

Donald R. Bernard Marker (Fairhaven, Massachusetts)

In 1993, this bronze plaque was affixed to the side of an old powder magazine in Fort Phoenix State Reservation Park in Fairhaven, MA. The plaque commemorates Donald R. Bernard, a man who was important to the town for having led Civil and Revolutionary War reenactments at Fort Phoenix. His legacy continues today with the Fairhaven Village Militia, who run living history encampments at Fort Phoenix. Bernard was a local historian and Fairhaven's fire chief; the plaque was dedicated after his death and the reenactment group that he led - the Fourth Old Dartmouth Militia - fired a salute at the ceremony in his honor. Local politicians spoke at the ceremony, including state representative Bill Strauss, who claimed that Bernard's reenactments made people more aware of the location's history. The dedication ceremony was recorded and broadcast on local television.

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Plaque

The town, unveiled by family members.

Fort Phoenix State Reservation Park

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In Memory of Historian, Author, and Fire Chief Donald R. Bernard 1932 - 1993 Who led Revolutionary and Civil War Re-enactments on this site. His efforts brought awareness of the significant role the area has played since the birth of our nation. Dedicated on December 11th 1993 By grateful people of the community.

Fort Phoenix State Reservation Park

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