Tarragona 1800 VI HISTORICAL DISSEMINATION SESSIONS DEFENSIVE WALL TARRAGONA ARCHAEOLOGICAL WALK OCTOBER 2017 PROGRAMME OF EVENTS

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1 Tarragona 1800 VI HISTORICAL DISSEMINATION SESSIONS DEFENSIVE WALL TARRAGONA ARCHAEOLOGICAL WALK OCTOBER 2017 Monday, 9 October PROGRAMME OF EVENTS 19:00 INTRODUCTION TO TARRAGONA 1800 Presentation of the programme for the VI Historical Dissemination Sessions, Tarragona 1800, leading on to a series of cultural and historical activities about Tarragona in 1800 taking place throughout the week. Venue: Espai Turisme, C/ Major, 37 Tuesday, 17 October 19:00 THE SIEGE OF TARRAGONA ON PAPER Presentation of the publication of the second volume of the conferences organized by the Siege of Tarragona 1811 Association corresponding to 2014/2015. Published by the Mutua Catalana Foundation as part of the Enraonades collection. Organized by: Siege of Tarragona 1811 Association In collaboration with: Mutua Catalana Foundation Venue: Assembly Hall of Tarragona City Council Approx. duration: 30 minutes

2 Wednesday, 18 October 20:30 THE VOLUNTEERS OF TARRAGONA IN 1802 Conference on the history of the light infantry regiment known as the Volunteers of Tarragona which defended the city during the Siege of Tarragona in The event includes the presentation of remnants of the uniform they used to wear according to the regulations of Organized by: PROJECTE TARRAGONA 1800 Venue: Espai Turisme, c/ Major, 37 Approx. duration: 1 hour Language: Catalan/Spanish Thursday, 19 October and Friday, 20 October 18:00 AN AFTERNOON AT CASA CASTELLARNAU A themed visit to Casa Castellarnau in the year 1814, with a tour of the house, a talk on the family s history and, if we are fortunate enough, the chance to meet Mrs Castellarnau. Organized by: Argos Cultural Services. Bookings: / or reservas@argostarragona.com In collaboration with: PROJECTE TARRAGONA 1800 Venue: Casa Castellarnau Approx. duration: 1 hour Language: Catalan/Spanish Tickets: 2 Max. capacity: 20 people Saturday, 21 October DEFENSIVE WALL ARCHAEOLOGICAL WALK 10:30-14:00 and 17:00-20:00 THE DEFENSIVE WALL A GUARD POST IN THE EARLY XIX CENTURY Everyone present is welcome to explore the Falsa Braga (defensive wall) to learn about the main protagonists of a period of huge importance to the city. This was a period full of misery and pain, but also a time of culture, tradition and progress towards the new Europe that was just taking its first steps. 18:00 A WALK AROUND THE DEFENSIVE WALL A guided tour of the defensive wall conducted by a squadron from the Urban Militia of Tarragona. We will visit the areas of Sant Dídac, Santa Bàrbara, Paborde, Sant Domènec and Sant Magí. Organized by: PROJECTE TARRAGONA 1800 Venue: Falsa Braga defensive wall. Main entrance gate to the Archaeological Walk. Approx. duration: 45 minutes SANT DÍDAC ZONE A space dedicated to recreating life in a typical Napoleonic encampment 11:00-14:00 and 17:00-19:00 NAPOLEONIC ENCAMPMENT Everyone present is welcome to visit the Bulwark of Sant Dídac, where there will be encampments representing the different Napoleonic groups invited to the event in representation of those that took part in the Peninsular War and the Siege of Tarragona. A congenial spot that will help to give a better idea about the personalities involved and their stories. In collaboration with: Napoleonic re-enactment groups taking part in the sessions

3 PABORDE ZONE A dedicated space for holding educational workshops for adults and children 12:00 LEARNING FROM THE MILITIA. CARD GAMES OF 1800 An educational workshop based on reproductions of the playing cards that people used to play with in the late XVIII and early XIX centuries. Given by members of the Urban Militia of Tarragona. 13:00 LEARNING FROM THE MILITIA. FLINTS AND CARTRIDGES A workshop for learning, based on originals and reproductions, how the caplock flints of firearms were made and how the cartridges were made and loaded. Given by members of the Urban Militia of Tarragona. 18:00 LEARNING FROM THE MILITIA. WRITING WITH A QUILL A workshop for learning how people used to write in those times at least, those who knew how to write! Given by members of the Urban Militia of Tarragona. All the workshops last approximately 30 minutes. SANT DOMÈNEC ZONE STRATEGY AND BOARD GAMES 11:00-14:00 and 17:00-19:00 Board games on the Napoleonic Wars. The aim of the SI VIS PACEM, PARA LUDUM Association is to introduce the general public to a series of board games on most famous battles and sieges during the Napoleonic Wars. Apart from the fun of playing, it also gives people a much deeper insight into our contemporary history. In collaboration with: Si Vis Pacem, Para Ludum Association HISTORY AND EDUCATION 10:30-14:00 and 17:00-20:00 BOOKS IN ACTION An area dedicated to books, where the Booksellers Association of Tarragona offer their entire collections to give a better insight into the history of the city and its governance during this period. Books for adults, for children and for young people. Historical novels, essays, plays, military history and the history of this hugely important Napoleonic period will be available to all. In collaboration with: Booksellers Association of Tarragona Venue: Vaults of the Guardhouse II SERIES OF CONFERENCES AND SCREENINGS 18:00 Conference: The British at the Siege of Tarragona in Adam Quigley Venue: Vaults of the Guardhouse. Approx. duration: 30 min. Catalan/Spanish STORIES IN LA SOLANA Situated in some of the most iconic locations of the defensive wall, the great artillery battery of the Bulwark of Sant Domènec being one example you can have a convivial time getting to know the different participants of the sessions while recreating the historical events and units that took part in the Peninsular War in Tarragona.

4 12.00 THE GRAND ARMÉE AND TARRAGONA IN 1800 An informative talk on the Napoleonic troops who besieged Tarragona in the Siege of :00 THE TROOPS OF FERDINAND VII AND TARRAGONA IN 1800 An informative talk on the forces who defended Tarragona during the Siege of Approx. duration: 30 min. Catalan HISTORY IN ACTION This is the moment you have all been waiting for. With all the participants of the past few days, we will recreate a small battle just like many battles our ancestors were involved in during the Siege of Tarragona in :00 WORKSHOP INSTRUCTIONS An educational workshop open to anyone who is interested in experiencing a battle in first person. Approx. duration: 30 min. 19:30 TO ARMS, WE RE UNDER ATTACK! From the Bulwark of Sant Domènec to the entrance to the Falsa Braga defensive wall, an educational battle between the invading troops, the French, and the city s defenders during the Siege of Tarragona in This will involve all the re-enactment groups invited to the VI Tarragona 1800 Sessions. Note: Participation is open to the general public, even children, as real powder is not used in the firearms to avoid any burns to participants. Approx. duration: 45 min. OLD QUARTER OF TARRAGONA HISTORY - HERITAGE - AWARENESS To learn, you also have to walk, see and listen. We invite you to get to know Tarragona from a unique and different perspective the Cathedral bell-tower. 11:00 A BIRD S EYE VIEW OF THE CITY OF TARRAGONA IN 1811 A guided tour of the historic spaces of the Cathedral and a climb up to the bell-tower, where you can make out some of the historical buildings of that period which are still with us today having survived the sacking by the French troops on 19 August In collaboration with: Argos Serveis Culturals. Bookings: / Approx. duration: 1.30 hours Tickets: 15. Spanish/Catalan Sunday, 22 October DEFENSIVE WALL LOCATIONS ARCHAEOLOGICAL WALK :00 THE DEFENSIVE WALL A GUARD POST IN THE EARLY XIX CENTURY. Everyone present is welcome to explore the Falsa Braga (defensive wall) to learn about the main

5 protagonists of a period of huge importance to the city. This was a period full of misery and pain, but also a time of culture, tradition and progress towards the new Europe that was just taking its first steps. SANT DÍDAC ZONE A space dedicated to recreating life in a typical Napoleonic encampment 11:00-14:00 NAPOLEONIC ENCAMPMENT Everyone present is welcome to visit the Bulwark of Sant Dídac, where there will be encampments representing the different Napoleonic groups invited to the event in representation of those that took part in the Peninsular War and the Siege of Tarragona. A congenial spot that will help to give a better idea about the personalities involved and their stories thanks to the members of the different re-enactment groups. In collaboration with: the Napoleonic re-enactment groups taking part in the sessions PABORDE ZONE A dedicated space for holding educational workshops for adults and children 11:00 LEARNING FROM THE MILITIA. WRITING WITH A QUILL A workshop for learning how people used to write in those times at least, those who knew how to write! Given by members of the Urban Militia of Tarragona. 12:00 LEARNING FROM THE MILITIA. FLINTS AND CARTRIDGES A workshop for learning, based on originals and reproductions, how the caplock flints of firearms were made and how the cartridges were made and loaded. Given by members of the Urban Militia of Tarragona. All the workshops last for approximately 30 minutes. SANT DOMÈNEC ZONE A space dedicated to disseminating history STRATEGY AND BOARD GAMES 11:00-14:00 Board games on the Napoleonic Wars. The aim of the SI VIS PACEM, PARA LUDUM Association is to introduce the general public to a series of board games on most famous battles and sieges during the Napoleonic Wars. Apart from the fun of playing, it also gives people a much deeper insight into our contemporary history. In collaboration with: Si Vis Pacem, Para Ludum Association HISTORY AND EDUCATION 10:30-14:00 BOOKS IN ACTION An area dedicated to books, where the Booksellers Association of Tarragona offer their entire collections to give a better insight into the history of the city and its governance during this period. Books for adults, for children and for young people. Historical novels, essays, plays, military history and the history of this hugely important Napoleonic period will be available to all. In collaboration with: Booksellers Association of Tarragona

6 II SERIES OF CONFERENCES AND SCREENINGS 11:00 Conference: The Defence of Tarragona. An evolution in urban development. Xavier Fadiella 12:00 Conference: The Urban Militia. The chronicle of a historical recovery for Tarragona. Paco Tovar Venue: Vaults of the Guardhouse. Approx. duration: 30 min. Catalan/Spanish STORIES IN LA SOLANA Situated in some of the most iconic locations of the defensive wall, the great artillery battery of the Bulwark of Sant Domènec being one example you can have a convivial time getting to know the different participants of the sessions while recreating the historical events and units that took part in the Peninsular War in Tarragona. 11:15 THE GRAND ARMÉE AND TARRAGONA IN 1800 An informative talk on the Napoleonic troops who besieged Tarragona in the Siege of :15 THE TROOPS OF FERDINAND VII AND TARRAGONA IN 1800 An informative talk on the forces who defended Tarragona during the Siege of Approx. duration: 30 min. HISTORY IN ACTION This is the moment you have all been waiting for. With all the participants of the past few days, we will recreate a small battle just like many battles our ancestors were involved in during the Siege of Tarragona in :00 WORKSHOP INSTRUCTIONS An educational workshop open to anyone who is interested in experiencing a battle in first person. Approx. duration: 30 min. 13:30 TO ARMS, WE RE UNDER ATTACK! From the Bulwark of Sant Domènec to the entrance to the Falsa Braga defensive wall, an educational battle between the invading troops, the French, and the city s defenders during the Siege of Tarragona in This will involve all the re-enactment groups invited to the VI Tarragona 1800 Sessions. Note: Participation is open to the general public, even children, as real powder is not used in the firearms to avoid any burns to participants. Approx. duration: 45 min. NOTES: 1. The recreations involve representatives from the different Napoleonic re-enactment groups of the ANE (Spanish Napoleonic Association). 2. In the event of rain, any events that take place in the open air will be suspended.

7 With the collaboration of: Booksellers Association of Tarragona Argos Cultural Services Si Vis Pacem, Para Ludum Association