Richard It is really an interesting question and I think that many people confuse the Habitation and the fort at Port Royal. Your précis of the situation seems to be correct. In answer to some of your questions: If you call Fort Anne National Historic Site, in Annapolis, you should be able to find out how to purchase the map. It is only a couple of $. In 1710, the whole area became Annapolis Royal in honor of the British Queen Anne. Was it at this time that the French Fort became the British Fort, Fort Anne? Yes, the British renamed Port Royal in honour of Queen Anne (both fort and the community that surrounded it). Note, the Habitation no longer exists at this point. However, in the information provided by the Fort Anne National Historic Park people, it gives the impression that the Charles Fort (Scottish Fort) was built where Fort Anne was (in present day Annapolis Royal.) Would you know which is correct? Charles Fort was built on the tip of the point where the Annapolis and Allain rivers meet. The French forts where built basically on top, or at least over-lapping the site of the Scottish fort. Did the British do anything to this fort after they captured it? The "Officers' Quarters" and the "Sally Port" pictures/photos that are prevalent today - were they built by the French or the British, and when? You are correct. The British enhanced the earthworks around the fort and established a true Vauban (star-shaped) fort. The only original French structures are the powder magasine (which is the oldest structure in Parks Canada) and perhaps the "jail" but I think that had to be completely reconstructed. The Officers quarters, a British building was also heavily altered when they "restored" it.

Hi Paul and Donna and all Thanks for great explanations. I guess the only thing that needs to be resolved is **what** is on the map across from page 34 of Savary's "Supplement to the History of the County of Annapolis." I am wondering if somebody might have a look to see *what* is on the north shore of the Annapolis River across from Goat Island? If Paul indicates that the French Fort(s) was/were built on top of the Scottish Fort at present day Annapolis Royal and this fact appears to be confirmed by the Fort Anne National Historic Park people, **what** is represented in Savary (page 34) at the place where the "Habitation" appears to have once stood? It is described as "Small remains of the Scots fort." Across from Goat Island. (On Mitchell's Map of the Annapolis River, 1733 in Savary.) Do you think there may be an error on that map? Maybe should say "Remains of French Habitation" instead? Donna, I wonder if Andrew Henderson (my 3ggf) taught any of this history in his days at Albion Vale? Seems like he taught quite a bit that it wouldn't surprise me if history wasn't part of the curriculum. Have just finished re-reading "The Romance of Old Annapolis Royal" where Andrew is mentioned prominently. By the way, in that book, there is a map of the Annapolis River area of Charlotte Perkin's (authoress) day showing Annapolis Royal, Port Royal and the Habitation, as well. This has been a great sharing of info by all and I have gained immensely from the discussion. Thanks to all Richard From: "Paul Lalonde" <paul.lalonde@ns.sympatico.ca> To: "Richard Hardwick" <RiHardwick@comcast.net>; "Nova Scotia" <Nova-Scotia@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2007 5:11 AM Subject: Re: [NS-L] Port Royal vs Annapolis Royal > Richard > > It is really an interesting question and I think that many people confuse > the Habitation and the fort at Port Royal. > > Your précis of the situation seems to be correct. > > In answer to some of your questions: > > If you call Fort Anne National Historic Site, in Annapolis, you should be > able to find out how to purchase the map. It is only a couple of $. > > In 1710, the whole area became Annapolis Royal in honor of the British > Queen Anne. Was it at this time that the French Fort became the British > Fort, Fort Anne? > > Yes, the British renamed Port Royal in honour of Queen Anne (both fort and > the community that surrounded it). Note, the Habitation no longer exists > at this point. > > However, in the information provided by the Fort Anne National Historic > Park people, it gives the impression that the Charles Fort (Scottish Fort) > was built where Fort Anne was (in present day Annapolis Royal.) Would you > know which is correct? > > Charles Fort was built on the tip of the point where the Annapolis and > Allain rivers meet. The French forts where built basically on top, or at > least over-lapping the site of the Scottish fort. > > Did the British do anything to this fort after they captured it? The > "Officers' Quarters" and the "Sally Port" pictures/photos that are > prevalent today - were they built by the French or the British, and when? > > You are correct. The British enhanced the earthworks around the fort and > established a true Vauban (star-shaped) fort. The only original French > structures are the powder magasine (which is the oldest structure in Parks > Canada) and perhaps the "jail" but I think that had to be completely > reconstructed. The Officers quarters, a British building was also heavily > altered when they "restored" it.