Experience life on the early American frontier at Early Frontier Days, presented by the Rocky Mount Historical Association & Overmountain Victory Trail Association (OVTA)! This immersive living history event brings the 18th century to life with hands-on demonstrations, engaging presentations, and dramatic storytelling. Event Highlights: • Living History Demonstrations: Watch weaving, blacksmithing, and other frontier […]
Discovery Place: The Union Museum of Art and History invites us to participate in a living history timeline event Saturday, October 4 as part of their annual D'Arbonne Folk Festival. Living historians can portray their favorite era–Spanish and French explorers through the American Civil War and on to Westward Expansion. Which time period would you […]
Even Temper: The Art of Hardening Steel in a Frontier Forge April 12, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - *3:00 p.m. - *Program at 4:30 - Flame and hammer. The tools and importance of the blacksmith have been the same for centuries. On the vast Virginia frontier of the late 18th century, the skills of a smith […]
Discover what life was like at Fort Loudoun, the western most point of the British Empire during the French and Indian War, as reenactors bring the fort back to life. See soldiers and Cherokee going about their day, training, firing cannons, working about the fort, and demonstrating professions of the time. There will be blacksmiths […]
Discover what life was like at Fort Loudoun, the western most point of the British Empire during the French and Indian War, as reenactors bring the fort back to life. See soldiers and Cherokee going about their day, training, firing cannons, working about the fort, and demonstrating professions of the time. There will be blacksmiths […]
Join us for a weekend of engaging Revolutionary War era military demonstrations, fife and drum music, and an 18th century living history camp at the Veterans Memorial Museum in Chehalis, WA. Entertaining and educational activities for all! Learn how an 18th century cannon is fired- then see it happen! Watch the infantry regiments drill and fire […]
Join us for a weekend of engaging Revolutionary War era military demonstrations, fife and drum music, and an 18th century living history camp at the Veterans Memorial Museum in Chehalis, WA. Entertaining and educational activities for all! Learn how an 18th century cannon is fired- then see it happen! Watch the infantry regiments drill and fire […]
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 […]
Please be aware that due to the severe weather threat, the event has been cancelled. Come and see British Regular troops, French troops, colonial militia and Native forces battle for the empire in the wilderness of North America. Experience a colorful recreation of the French and Indian War (1754-1763) at the site of the annual […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
