April 26th & 27th The Civil War at Oakley, Battle and Living History 10AM to 3 PM Reenactors keep those registrations coming in! This year we are looking at those early war uniforms both North and South that we rarely get to see. Specialty impressions welcomed as are period civilian. From drills to dance, many […]
Held in conjunction with the Ashville Viking Festival, this event spans all history. All eras are accepted. From the legions of ancient Rome to the colorful mercenaries of the Holy Roman Empire and beyond, history awaits. Our reenactors look forward to explaining life throughout the ages. Visit our Grove of Heroes and learn how weapons […]
Red Oak Civil War Reenactment APRIL 26 & 27 This event is located just outside Leesburg, Ohio. A small event hosted at the Red Oak Old West Town. This event features a skirmish on both scheduled days, sutlers, displays and much more. The location is at a recreation of an 1800s Old West Town, which […]
The Wool Hat Boys Confederate Military Lodge #1 will be hosting a Masonic Degree on the Resaca GA Battlefield. The first half of the event is open to the public. A memorial service will be given at 10:30am to honor the brave men who fell on this battlefield. Following will be a discussion of the […]
Old Falls Revolutionary War Days at Old Falls Village Park Experience Revolutionary War History at our 4th Annual Old Falls Revolutionary War Days event on May 3-4, 2025 at Old Falls Village Park in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin – Enjoy the fourth annual Old Falls Revolutionary War Days and Battles this year […]
America's First Frontier: A 250th Celebration In the spring of 1775, men, women, and children head west, deep into the untamed wilderness. The trace they follow leads to a life of freedom. However, the journey is shrouded by the onset of a great revolution. Community becomes key. Settlements a beacon in the wilderness. Travel to […]
🧺 Date: May 10, 2025 | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Make Your Own Basket Class Create your own timeless basket while learning about the rich history of basket making from expert instructor Margaret Bickenheuser. Sign up by May 3rd! Cost: $75 Members | $85 Non-Members All tools & materials provided Reserve your spot today! […]
Join us for the Wolly Days and Colonial Gardens Festival, a captivating day that blends colonial heritage with the beauty of our historic gardens. This family-friendly celebration offers an immersive experience where history, horticulture, and community fun come together for a memorable day out. Event Highlights: • Colonial Garden Tours: Wander through our beautifully restored […]
Historic Fort Wayne, Inc. will be hosting its annual Muster on the St. Mary's - A Timeline Event at the Old Fort in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The event will be open Saturday, May 10, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm and Sunday, May 11, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. Reenactors from Roman Times to World War […]
This year, the Victorian Society in Falls Church will be presenting “Victorian Heritage Day” at Cherry Hill Park in the City of Falls Church. Falls Church became a township in 1875, so we will be elebrating the 150th anniversary with a variety of displays and activities designed to educate the public about the lives of […]
Kids To Parks Day May 17, 2025. 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Explore Virginia’s frontier through the eyes of a child. Visit with the men of Martin’s company as they immerse you in the life of a frontier soldier. Interact with historic craftsmen and learn about the life and work of the young apprentice. Culminate […]
As we begin the commemoration of America’s 250th birthday, a special event will take place at Historic Hanna’s Town on Saturday May 17, 2025, to honor the 250th anniversary of the Hanna’s Town Resolves, a bold precursor to the Declaration of Independence. News of the events at Lexington & Concord on April 19, 1775, reached […]
Join us for our War of 1812 encampment and battle reenactment! This two day event commemorates the War of 1812 in the Old Northwest as British and American Indian forces besieged American regulars and militia over 10 days at Fort Meigs in the spring of 1813. First Siege features military camps to explore, parade of […]
National Trails Day June 7, 2025. Program at 1:00 p.m. Hike at 2:00 p.m. Visit Wilderness Road State Park on National Trails Day to create and customize your own hiking stick. We provide the sticks. You provide the creativity. Afterwards join our rangers as they lead you on a mile long hike along the Pioneer […]
We often remember David Rittenhouse as a scientist and founder of the mint but he was also America's premier authority on geography and surveying. Come to the Jonathan Hager House Museum and discuss how Mason and Dixon abandoned their famous line and Rittenhouse and Ellicott finished it settling a long standing land dispute between Maryland […]
Historic Fort Wayne, Inc. will host the Siege of Fort Wayne 1812, June 7 - 8 at The Old Fort in Fort Wayne, Indiana. From the days of the American Revolutionary War to the end of the 1812 war, British agents operating from Canada worked to instigate Native American tribes against the United States as […]
Crossbow to Cartridge is a 15th-17th century living history event showcasing the great revolution in military technology, the adoption of gunpowder. Experience crossbow and gunpowder demonstrations, enjoy lively engagement with the warriors and campfollowers of distant Europe and Early America, and explore their military camps.
In Defense Of Liberty June 14, 2025. Programs at 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. The Battle of Bunker Hill is now infamous. The effects of revolution are spilling onto the Virginia frontier and men have mustered, preparing to march in defense of liberty. A heartfelt symbol of home is presented, both as a reminder and […]
In Defense Of Liberty June 14, 2025. Program at 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. The shadow of revolution darkens Powell’s Valley. Provisions are laid. Powder and ball are gathered. Journey to Martin’s Station and join the men of Fincastle County as they prepare to travel to Shepherdstown. Upon assembly, if necessity commands, they will defend […]
Visitors can meet authentically clad and equipped military and civilian reenactors who will discuss the everyday lives of Civil War soldiers, and the roles civilians played in supporting them. Feel the thunder of artillery and hear accounts from civilians in 1860's and take a stroll through the military camps. Have your picture taken using authentic […]
A Shot Of Vengeance June 28, 2025. Programs at 10:00 am, 12:00 pm, 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm Artillery lends dignity to what would otherwise be considered a vulgar brawl. Join the artillery encampment at Martin’s Station, visit with “Vengeance” and her crew, and experience the equipment and techniques of artillery on the frontier during […]
A Declaration Of Independence July 4, 2025 A Reading of the Declaration of Independence at 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. The Second Continental Congress ratified the Declaration of Independence, leaving ties to the English crown in ruin and the North American colonies in an open state of rebellion. Join Captain Martin as word of liberty […]
As The Hammer Falls July 12, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Programs at 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. - With ties to England severed, all imports to the American colonies have abruptly ended. Firelocks, swords, axes, and knives are now necessary but in short supply. Blacksmiths across Virginia are being called upon. Without […]
French and Indian War and American Revolutionary War Military Encampment. 1750s-1780s welcome. Sutlers welcome. Preregistration is required. Two tacticals daily. Amenities are wonderful for this encampment: wood, water, ice, powder ration, modern bath 24/7, showers, Saturday dinner, and food for purchase on site. Set up Friday after 12 noon. Contact Brent Kemmer: kemmerc@hotmail.com
Crockett Days at the Doak House, August 9-10, 2025, Greeneville, TN Crockett Days is an annual celebration to honor David Crockett, the famous pioneer, frontiersman, soldier, legislator, and hero of the Alamo who was born August 17, 1786 in the American frontier country of what is now East Tennessee. This living history event is hosted […]
