If history were taught in the form of stories, it would never be forgotten.
– Rudyard Kipling
History comes alive at the Fort Jennings Park during Fort Fest. Come down to tour our timeline of encampments (1812 through Vietnam). We welcome new and familiar faces year after year to our historic banks of the Auglaize River. Cannon and musket fire will light fill the air throughout the weekend! Our 1812 encampment features reenactors […]
Every year the weekend after Labor Day weekend we commemorate the Battle of Lake Erie and the men on both sides that fought in it. We do this with a commemoration ceremony, parade, historic weapons demonstrations, trade demonstrations, and just living history in general. Traditional our friends group, The Perry Group, charters a ferry for […]
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Mary Ingles Trail Associates (MITA) will present the 2023 Legacy of Mary Ingles encampment and living history event/reenactment at Beech Fork State Park, September 15-17, 2023. While named and centered around the life of Mary Draper Ingles, what we present is ALL life skills which Mary, her family, friends, and neighbors would need to survive […]
A two-day historical adventure in Old Washington Historic District in Maysville, Kentucky. The Simon Kenton Festival includes presentations from historical heroes such as Simon Kenton and Daniel Boone, pioneer games, music, museum tours, artisans, and much more. This weekend will be sure to provide you with historical knowledge, a treasured keepsake, and memories that will […]
This two day encampment explores and presents the trades people of early Ohio and the support machine feeding the War of 1812 ubin a civilian re-enactment. Blacksmithing, Leather working, Tinsmithing, Army Recruiting, Medicine, Woodworking, Rope making, Soap making, and Candle production are featured and exulted amongst many others. Military displays are also part of the […]
The Tippecanoe County Historical Association of Lafayette, Indiana, in cooperation with the Tippecanoe County Park and Recreation Department, will be sponsoring the 56th annual Feast of the Hunters’ Moon festival on October 7 & 8. Hours are Saturday 9am to 5pm E.D.T. and Sunday 9am to 4pm E.D.T. The Feast represents the time of homecoming, […]
This is our biggest event of the year! As fall arrives this is the last chance to revive all of your senses, to create a mental picture that will carry you through the winter. Reviving your senses will be the making of apple cider, cooking sorghum molasses, popping the kettle corn, and sawing timber into […]
The Richland Early American Center for History invites you to discover life in early America during the 18th and 19th Century from living historical reenactors. Throughout the day there will be crafts, trades, demonstrations, and activities, including Blacksmithing, Games and Children’s Activities, Open Hearth Cooking Demonstrations, and Civilian and Military Reenactments. Grounds feature the 1808 […]
Mississinewa 1812 is the largest War of 1812 living history event in the United States! Sponsored by the Mississinewa Battlefield Society Inc (Marion, IN) with the support of the Department of Natural Resources. It is a historical commemoration of the Battle of Mississinewa fought in Grant County on December 17-18, 1812. It’s a step back in time […]
Join us October 27th - 29th, 2023 for 18th Century Market Fair at Locust Grove! You can participate in 18th c. style entertainment, purchase replicas of 18th century military and household items, enjoy food and drink as our founders did, meet and converse with early Americans. Mock battles for our country’s independence will take place! […]
Barbershop Quartet family Merrell Kenworthy present a program entitled “1776″, “The writing of the Declaration of Independence in a 20th century musical“ Feb 17 , 2024 , Hazelwood Christian Church Fellowship Hall. 1400 W. University Ave., Muncie, IN starting 10:00 am until about 11:15 am Free and open to the public. Children are welcome. Refreshments […]
More than 10,000 historical re-enactors, history enthusiasts, collectors and the general public from the United States and Canada are expected to attend the 48th annual Kalamazoo Living History Show™. The juried, nationally recognized show is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, March 16-17, 2024, at the Kalamazoo County Expo Center, Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds, 2900 Lake Street, […]
More than 10,000 historical re-enactors, history enthusiasts, collectors and the general public from the United States and Canada are expected to attend the 48th annual Kalamazoo Living History Show™. The juried, nationally recognized show is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, March 16-17, 2024, at the Kalamazoo County Expo Center, Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds, 2900 Lake Street, […]
The Grassy Run Heritage Rendezvous is the largest living history event in Southwest Ohio and has been for over 30 years. Thanks to the Goshen Township Historical Society we are holding our rendezvous on the grounds of the Cook Log Cabin Heritage Center and, thanks to Goshen Local Schools, have the use of the field […]
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 […]
Welcome to St. George's Day Commemorative Spring Encampment in Chehalis! Join us for a fun and educational experience where you can step back in time and learn about 18th century America. Learn how an 18th century cannon is fired- then see it happen! Watch the infantry regiments drill and fire their muskets ! Study 18th […]
Welcome to St. George's Day Commemorative Spring Encampment in Chehalis! Join us for a fun and educational experience where you can step back in time and learn about 18th century America. Learn how an 18th century cannon is fired- then see it happen! Watch the infantry regiments drill and fire their muskets ! Study 18th […]
Early Ohio On the Portage: A Timeline Reenactment Event 1700-1865 Join us May 3, 4, & 5, 2024 for exploration and settlement in the early days of the northwest territory as well as the ohio 'country' along the Portage River in Wood County. Event is held on the grounds of the Wood County Museum in […]
Premier Living History event located at historic Stone's Trace in Ligonier, IN. We are entering year 4 at this site and celebrating year 16 of honoring the Five Medals name with an event. Firewood, water, restrooms included. Ice available for a fee. 1750-1815 with the inclusion of LaSalle expedition personas. Juried. Check us out on […]
Benack is an immersive event for public and reenactors. On Saturday, from 10-2, the public will be able to participate in a variety of demonstrations from spinning wool to building field fortifications. Lunch with the reenactors will include a fashion and arms show. At 1:30 a tactical demo will take place which will be an […]
By May of 1775, men, women, and children headed west, deep into the harsh wilderness. They followed the trace that led to a life of freedom. However, that freedom was overshadowed by hardships. The further onto the western fringe they traveled, the more important community became. Journey to Martin’s Station: Virginia’s final point of rest […]
Historic Fort Wayne, Inc. will be hosting its annual Muster on the St. Mary's - A Timeline Event at the Old Fort. The event will be open Saturday, May 11, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm and Sunday, May 12, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. Visitors will visit the camps and displays set-up by re-enactors from […]
May 17 - 19, 2024 Times: Friday, May 17 - 10am to 5pm Saturday, May 18 - 10am to 5pm Sunday, May 19 - Noon to 5pm Backup Date: September 6-8, 2024 (just in case of Spring river flooding) Location: The Lewis and Clark Boat House and Museum 1050 Riverside Drive, St Charles, MO 63301 […]
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 the armies, musical performances, […]
‘Tell me and I forget.
Teach me and I remember.
Involve me and I learn.’
– Benjamin Franklin
