Bridgeton Rendezvous
2023-04-29 - 2023-04-30 | Bridgeton, Indiana, 8144 S Bridgeton Rd., Bridgeton, IN, 47836, United States
Join us for our living history reenactment featuring 1750-1840 life with period clothing and encampments. Enjoy the trade fair, black powder shoots, knife and tomahawk throw, primitive bow shoot, skillet throw, and hearth cooking in the 1822 Log Cabin, and lots of live demonstrations and learning activities for the kids! Fun for the whole family.

61st Antique Tractor & Steam Engine Show
2023-07-20 09:00 - 2023-07-23 17:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Will County Threshermen’s Association Show Grounds, 14151 W. Arsenal Rd, Manhattan, IL, 60442, United States
Join us for the Will County Threshermen’s Association’s 61st Annual Antique Tractor & Steam Engine Show Featuring Minneapolis-Moline & Single Cylinder Engines
Fun for the whole family!
working steam engines
steam powered sawmill
daily parade of power
tractor and machinery exhibits
fieldwork demonstrations
food and concessions
craft, vendor and flea market
antique tractor pull
garden tractor pull
kids tractor pull
kids activities
horse and wagon rides
petting zoo
Frankfort Brass Band live music
Civil War Living History exhibit
and more!
*Fieldwork and tractor pulls are weather permitting.
View our schedule at: https://www.steamshow.org/schedule
Admission is $8 per Adult and $4 per Child (ages 2-11) daily. Cash only and there is no ATM onsite.
Show hours are 9AM – 5PM daily
Dates: July 20 – 23, 2023
Rain or Shine!
Location: Spiess Farm 14151 W. Arsenal Rd. Manhattan, IL 60442

More questions? Check our FAQ Page: https://www.steamshow.org/annual-show-faqs
If you would like to get involved as a volunteer, sponsor or more please email WillCountyThresh@gmail.com
Sponsor Info Packet: https://www.steamshow.org/sponsorinfo
Visit our website for more information: www.steamshow.org
Find us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @WillCountyThresh
Craft / Vendors / Flea Market inquires contact: Kim (708) 502-8880 GKCWheelOfCrafts@yahoo.com

The Will County Threshermen’s Association (WCTA) is a 501(c)(3) organization serving the greater Will County, Illinois area. Members of WCTA share their interest and passion for agriculture, engines, steam engines, tractors, and machinery. We welcome the public to our annual show to see what engines and tractors looked like many years ago, how equipment has changed, and how farming practices have modernized. Our area has a rich agricultural history, we invite you to come and share it with us! Supporting our organization through event attendance and donations enables us to continue to preserve the history of our community.
A brief history of WCTA’s Annual Show: In August of 1963, Ray Kestel originated a yearly threshing bee on the Ed Kestel farm in Will County, Illinois. In subsequent years, the show was held at the Ray Kestel farm, three mile south of New Lenox, Illinois. On February 15, 1966, Ray called a meeting to propose that an organization be formed to support the annual show celebrating old-time agricultural methods. The forty-five men in attendance approved Ray’s plan, and the Will County Threshermen’s Association was born. Ray served as the club’s president for its first five years. The organization’s purpose is to honor and preserve America’s agricultural legacy. It is especially appropriate that Will County host such an association, to preserve a significant chapter in American history that took place here.
WCTA continues to commemorate America’s agricultural heritage by having an annual show in Will County, Illinois. Long-time friends of the organization remember that, in its early years, the show took place at the Fred Francis 4-H Field in New Lenox, Illinois. At the fourth annual show, twenty-five acres of oats were fed through a steam-powered thresher while plowing with oxen, horses and steam engines making history come to life. By the 1970’s, the show had grown and moved to the Peotone Fairgrounds. Later, it moved to Burns Woods, and in 2004, to the Dollinger Farm. In 2013 and 2014, the show was held at the Round Barn Farm Park, in Manhattan, Illinois, the area where the show had first begun. The association at present is holding its annual show on the Steve Spiess Farm in Manhattan, Illinois near Wilton Center.

Historical Encampment at the Gathering at Garst
2023-07-29 10:00 - 2023-07-30 17:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Garst Museum, Historic Greene Ville, Ohio, 205 N. Broadway, Greenville, OH, 45331, United States
Historical Timeline Event from Native American Civilizations to the Civil War Era. Vendors, demonstrators, speakers, music and reenactors will remind and teach us about defining events and peoples who shaped our country’s history. Hear the stories, throw a tomahawk or shoot a muzzleloader, take part in a pioneer challenge, watch the cannons fire. Public admission is free. There is a modern celebration across the “time zone” (street) as well, all celebration proceeds benefit our local Garst Museum. Come join us!

1883 Country Fair at Small Farm and Food Fest
2023-08-05 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Carriage Hill Historic Farm, 7800 Shull Rd., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Living Historians! Carriage Hill Farm would like to extend an invitation to participate in our 1880s Country Fair on Saturday August 5th from 10am-5pm. This event is part of the larger event “Small Farm And Food Fest” which brings in upwards of 3000 visitors in a single day. For that day, the original 1880s farmstead will portray an 1883 agricultural fair. The event will feature displays of canned goods, floral and vegetable displays, textiles, and an “exotic fruit” stand. There will also be demonstrations of draft horses and period animal breeds on display. The original steam engine will also prepare complimentary steamed sweet corn. This is the biggest event of the year, and we are looking for civilian reenactors to help interpret to the public and occasional engage them in first person conversation.
Come enjoy the fair. If you want to sit near the textile tent, feel free to bring some handwork. If you’re interested in animals, you could enjoy a debate about which sheep will win first place. You could make a “best dress” and simply see and be seen at the fair. Feel free to bring a picnic basket and enjoy lunch on the fairgrounds (though there will be modern food vendors available as well.) This event is open to individuals and families of all shapes and sizes.
Please email Hannah Wiest at hwiest@metroparks.org if you plan to attend or have any further questions.

Fort Jennings Fort Fest
2023-08-18 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-08-18 18:00 - 2023-08-22 05:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Fort Jennings Park, 100 East 1st Street, Fort Jennings, OH, 45844, United States
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 from Colonel William Jennings’ 2nd Regiment of Kentucky Volunteer Militia and the 1st U.S. Light Artillery. We also have representation from the White River Guard, 5th Indiana Volunteer Rifles, and Davis’ Rangers.
Our Civil War encampment is represented by the 12th Georgia Circle D Rangers. We will have representation for both WW1 and WW2 encampments as well as military vehicle displays.

We welcome back the Vietnam Living History Groups of the 1967-1970 Wolfhounds and Black Lions. The Wolfhounds are made up of handpicked individuals from Michigan, Indiana, and Wisconsin, portraying the 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, Charlie Company. The Black Lions portray the 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division. These groups will be joined by the American Huey 369 organization and membership flights are available to the public.
Other attractions for this year’s event includes the weekend kick off as hundreds of motorcycles escort the final pieces of our military displays at 5:00 on Friday. The Tunnel to Towers 9/11 NEVER FORGET Mobile Exhibit, featuring retired FDNY Firefighters from ground zero in NYC. The high-tech 83-foot tractor-trailer unfolds and transforms into an 1100 square foot exhibit with World Trade Center steel, aluminum façade from the buildings, radio transmissions from first responders, and items found int he rubble after the Twin Towers collapsed. We will be hosting a classic car show, craft beer and wine event, live entertainment, a golf cart poker run, 30 gun raffle, kids fun zone, and live duck races.

All exhibits and displays are absolutely free to the public!

Olde South Timeline Ball
2023-09-02 18:00 - 23:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | OH
An historical ball encompassing the 1700s and 1800s.

47th Annual Simon Kenton Festival
2023-09-16 10:00 - 2023-09-17 16:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | 1700 – 1840 Living History, 6201 Kellogg Ave, Cincinnati, OH, 45230, United States
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 last a lifetime.
Washington was established in 1786, by the Virginia Legislature, six years before Kentucky became a state. By 1790, Washington had grown to 119 log cabins, the second largest town in Kentucky. After separation from Bourbon County in 1788 Washington became the County seat of Mason County, which included nearly one-fourth of the area of Kentucky.
Buildings in Washington today include: FLATBOAT – C. 1787 Mefford’s Station is the last known flatboat house in existence; CANE BRAKE – Visitor’s Center – Original 1790 log cabin; LOG POST OFFICE – Only known working log post office in the United States.
For more information, contact info@cityofmaysvilleky.gov

Feast of the Hunters' Moon 2023
2023-10-07 09:00 - 2023-10-08 16:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Fort Ouiatenon Historic Park, 3129 South River Road, West Lafayette, IN, 47906, United States
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, feasting, dancing and celebrating from the earliest days of historic Fort Ouiatenon (1717-1791), the first fortified European settlement in Indiana. If you are interested in being a participant, please contact Leslie Martin Conwell, Feast Event Manager, feast@tippecanoehistory.org. Advance ticket information will be posted by 7/1/23 at www.feastofthehuntersmoon.org
Over 40 different recreated period foods will put the “feast” in the Feast! Food booths are run by area non-profit organizations as fundraisers for their worthy community projects. Seven different arenas and stages plus numerous locations on the 30 acres of festival grounds feature outstanding performances by musicians, interpreters, military re-enactors and Native American groups.

Mississinewa 1812
2023-10-13 08:00 - 2023-10-15 16:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Historic Mississinewa Battlefield, 6000 N 300 W27, La Fontaine, IN, 46940, United States
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 to 1812! Faithful attention to authenticity has made Mississinewa 1812 the premiere living history event in Indiana. Here you will step back into the wilderness life of early Indiana Territory.
Military Encampments
Experience the days of the War of 1812 in the British and American military camps. View the daily life of the War of 1812 soldier. Ongoing demonstrations include field drill, artillery firing, musket and rifle drill, battlefield surgery, and daily battle reenactments.
Native American Village
The ancient culture of the woodland Indian dominates the largest reconstructed woodland Indian village in the United States. The traditional long house is the center piece for this glimpse of Indian life that has been on this site since 1752. In addition to storytelling and music, there are ongoing demonstrations of fire starting, cooking, and many other aspects of Native American life.
Rivertown
More than 140 merchants, artisans, food purveyors and musicians will delight you with their wares, demonstrations of 18th Century crafts, food and drink of 1812. Rivertown offers reproductions of many 1812 necessities including fine yard goods, silver and tin ware, pottery, muskets and candles.
Wilderness Area
Life along the rivers and streams in 1812 is recreated in the trapper, voyager, and pirate camps along the river. Each camp features ongoing demonstrations of fire starting, open fire cooking and storytelling in this unique display of wilderness life. Don’t be shy about inquiring into to their lifestyle.
Food and Drink
Twenty Rivertown food purveyors offer 1812 delicious foods ranging from barbecued chops, buffalo burgers, bratwurst, ribs and chicken, hearty stews, baked potatoes, fry bread, pies, ice cream and cold cider. The aroma will whet your appetite.
Traditional Crafts
Stop and visit with any of Rivertown’s early 18th Century master printers, artists, gunsmiths, tinsmiths, silversmiths, soap makers, blacksmiths, flintknappers, weavers, and other traditional craftsmen.
Music, Song and Stories
Rivertown is filled with ongoing performances by Voyager Ancient Fife and Drum corps, Common Stock, Dennis and Barbara Duffy, Fiddlesix, Rick and Hillary Wagner, Tim Shaiper, Liza and Mark Woolever, Rodney the Younger, Simple Gifts, Carter Rost, Strolling Singers, Tom Franklin, Bonnie Strassel and the territorial Loud school.

18th C. Market Fair
2023-10-27 10:00 - 2023-10-29 16:30 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Historic Locust Grove, 561 Blankenbaker Lane, Louisville, KY, 40207, United States
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!
Experience Historic Locust Grove as it comes alive with the sounds of chatting and bargaining, the smells of wood smoke and gunpowder, and all the sights you would expect from a Market Fair set in the 1780s. Visitors will be able to converse with men, women, and children about life during the final years of the War for Independence, tour the historic house, and perhaps join in a militia drill or two. Guests can also learn songs and games from the period, and of course, shop at all the booths and tents that will spring up on the grounds! Vendors will be selling their period wares, from pottery to spoons to bread to bonnets. The property is divided between the Americans and the British, so be sure to take a tour of both camps to see and hear both sides of the story.

Gormánuður: Winter Is Coming
2023-11-03 12:00 - 2023-11-05 12:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Vasa Park, NJ, 1 Vasa Drive, Hackettstown, NJ, 07840, United States
A Viking Harvest Fest
The year is 1030 in Sweden, winter is coming and Gormánuðuris upon us. It is time for one last celebration of our harvest, a hunt, sharing of the years brews, some dancing, and a warm bountiful feast before the approaching cold months ahead.
According to the old Norse calendar, Gormánuður is the first winter month. This was a season of harvest and feasting, in preparation for the long winter ahead. Acre’s Barony of Cyprus proudly invites travelers of the realm to partake in this weekend long celebration!

Combat
Archery
Dance
Bardic
Feast
And much more…

Old TownTrade Faire
2024-03-02 09:00 - 2024-03-03 15:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Greene County Fair Grounds, 120 Fairground Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
Inside living history event Xenia Expo Center.

March 2. 9-5 pm
March 3, 9-3 pm
Admission is $4, and Children under 12 are free.

Tennessee River Rendezvous
2024-04-12 - 2024-04-13 | OH
Take a springtime journey to West Tennessee for the 4th annual Tennessee River Rendezvous! This living history event includes MANY eras of history with period demonstrations , camps & discussions.
Portrayals from Hernando deSoto Spanish expedition/ Native American/ Mt men/ French Indian War/ Revolutionary War/War of 1812/ Mexican American War/ Civil War/WW1/WW2/ and Vietnam.
Period sutlers, food trucks, and local artists will be on site as well.
Come out and kick off the 2024 history season with us!!

Ashville Ohio Reenactment Timeline/Grove of Heroes
2024-04-27 - 2024-04-28, 2025-04-26 - 2025-04-27 | Ashville Ohio Village Park, 165 Walnut Street, Ashville, OH, 43103, United States
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 developed and what maneuvers carry forward to today’s soldiers. Discover what foods were eaten, how medicine and clothes developed, and what people did for fun. The encampment is adjacent to the Saxon Market which features shopping, food, and entertainment. Held every year starting the last Saturday of April. A donation to help the local food pantry is appreciated. Contact vikingfestival@gmail.com for more information and to register your group.

Margaretta Days Festival & Craft Fair
2024-06-14 17:00 - 2024-06-15 21:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | University of Maine at Machias Campus, 40 University Dr, Machias, ME, 04654, United States
Margaretta Days Festival & Craft Fair

18th Century Encampments, demonstrations and skirmishes.
The first naval battle of the American Revolution occurred in Machias in June of 1775.
Other battles took place in 1776 and 1777.
Friday evening & Saturday June 14 & 15, 2024 at the University of Maine at Machias.

Early American Heritage Festival
2024-07-05 10:00 - 2024-07-07 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | RC Field ~ Port Gamble, S Teekalet Ave, Kingston, WA, 98346, United States
Celebrate Independence Day Weekend at the Early American Heritage Festival in Port Gamble, WA!
Discover the rich history of early America at the inaugural Early American Heritage Festival, proudly sponsored by Rayonier Inc. and OPG Port Gamble. Join us for a journey to the 18th century from July 5th-7th!
Witness Patriot and British Colonial Military Skirmishes: Watch live demonstrations of military maneuvers, including marching, artillery and infantry on the battlefield.
Enjoy Period Arts and Crafts: Discover the artistry and craftsmanship of early America through a variety of hands-on activities and demonstrations.
Dive Into 18th Century Exploration of the Pacific Northwest: Meet reenactors of HMS Chatham’s 1791-1795 expedition, whose primary goal was charting coastal geography, recording natural resources, establishing British claims to the region, and seeking the fabled Northwest Passage.
Sing Along with the Columbia Fife & Drum Corp: Enjoy performances that capture the spirit of Early America. Tap your feet to the sound of colonial music and sing Yankee Doodle Dandy with the crowd.
Meet the Barcelona Tea Company: Learn about the tea trade in the 18th century and how the Barcelona Tea Company established trade routes and partnerships with foreign tea producers to compete with the British East India Company.

Advance Purchase Recommended to ensure your spot at this exclusive event.
Special Discounts available for families and military.

1884 Country Fair at Small Farm and Food Fest
2024-08-03 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Carriage Hill Historic Farm, 7800 Shull Rd., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Living Historians! Carriage Hill Farm would like to extend an invitation to participate in our 1880s Country Fair on Saturday August 3rd from 10am-5pm. This event is part of the larger event “Small Farm And Food Fest” which brings in upwards of 3000 visitors in a single day. For that day, the original 1880s farmstead will portray an 1884 agricultural fair. The event will feature displays of canned goods, floral and vegetable displays, textiles, and an “exotic fruit” stand. There will also be demonstrations of draft horses and period animal breeds on display. The original steam engine will also prepare complimentary steamed sweet corn. This is the biggest event of the year, and we are looking for civilian reenactors to help interpret to the public and occasional engage them in first person conversation.
Come enjoy the fair. If you want to sit near the textile tent, feel free to bring some handwork. If you’re interested in animals, you could enjoy a debate about which sheep will win first place. You could make a “best dress” and simply see and be seen at the fair. Feel free to bring a picnic basket and enjoy lunch on the fairgrounds (though there will be modern food vendors available as well.) This event is open to individuals and families of all shapes and sizes.
Please email Hannah Wiest at hwiest@metroparks.org if you plan to attend or have any further questions.

Fur and Ginseng Trading Post Days (Pikeville, Kentucky)
2024-09-12 - 2024-09-14 | OH
Camp timelines 1760-1800 / 1801-1840 a juried event with prizes for Best Camp.

Rifle, Smoothbore, Longbow, Hawk Knife competitions with prizes totaling $25,000.00

Located on a beautiful 20 acres site on the mountain, overlooking the City of Pikeville. A $35 per person/$40 per family camp fee includes all competitions, wood, water and much more!

For questions or additional information please reach out to Charlie Chalk:

606-216-8002 fgtradingpostdays@gmail.com

www.fgtradingpostdays.com

A River Thru History - The Des Plaines Valley Rendezvous
2024-09-14 10:00 - 2024-09-15 16:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | OH
Calling all history buffs and adventure seekers!
The Des Plaines Valley comes alive this September 14th and 15th with the return of the A River Thru History Rendezvous! Immerse yourself in an unforgettable journey back to a time before Chicago, when trappers, explorers, and pioneers gathered along the banks of the river.
What awaits you:

Living History Encampment: Mingle with fur trappers, settlers, craftsmen, and entertainers dressed in period attire.
Voyageur Canoe Rides: Take a scenic trip down the Des Plaines River aboard a traditional Voyageur canoe.
Interactive Activities: Learn essential frontier skills, witness camp contests, and discover fascinating historical demonstrations.
Pioneer Delights: Savor authentic pioneer food and drinks, from root beer and popcorn to demonstrations of traditional crafts.
Family Fun: Keep the little ones entertained with games, chores, storytelling, and a chance to barter at the fur trading post.
Meet Historical Figures: Come face-to-face with reenactments of Chicago’s first resident, Jean Baptiste Point DuSable, and explorer Father Jacques Marquette.

Experience history firsthand!

Dates: Saturday, September 14th & Sunday, September 15th, 2024
Times: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Saturday), 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Sunday)
Location: Columbia Woods Forest Preserve, Willow Springs (Free shuttle from designated parking at Willow Springs Road & 79th Street UPS facility)
Admission: Free for children under 6; $10 for children 6-17 and Seniors over 62; $15 for Adults; $30 for Family Pass

Don’t miss this chance to explore the rich history of the region!
For more information or to register as a participant, vendor, or entertainer, visit the event website: http://www.ariverthruhistory.com/pages/video.html
Brought to you by: The I&M Canal National Heritage Corridor Civic Center Authority, the Forest Preserves of Cook County, and the Heritage Corridor Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Feast of the Hunters' Moon
2024-10-05 09:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-06 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Fort Ouiatenon Historic Park, 3129 South River Road, West Lafayette, IN, 47906, United States
The Tippecanoe County Historical Association of Lafayette, Indiana, in cooperation with the Tippecanoe County Park and Recreation Department, will be sponsoring the 57th annual Feast of the Hunters’ Moon festival on October 5 & 6. Hours are Saturday 9am to 5pm E.D.T. and Sunday 9am to 4pm E.D.T. The Feast represents the time of homecoming, feasting, dancing and celebrating from the earliest days of historic Fort Ouiatenon (1717-1791), the first fortified European settlement in Indiana. Advance ticket information will be posted by 7/1/24 at www.feastofthehuntersmoon.org
Over 40 different recreated period foods will put the “feast” in the Feast! Food booths are run by area non-profit organizations as fundraisers for their worthy community projects. Seven different arenas and stages plus numerous locations on the 30 acres of festival grounds feature outstanding performances by musicians, interpreters, military re-enactors and Native American groups.

Remembrance Weekend
2024-11-15 - 2024-11-17 | Gettysburg, PA, 1560 Fairfield Rd, Gettyburg, PA, 17325, United States
Held annually on the weekend closest to the anniversary of November 19, 1863.
Events include:
— On Saturday afternoon, a large parade of Union and Confederate re-enactors, including the USCT, Sons of Union Veterans, and more.
— several Civil War-era balls held at different venues around town, hosted by various groups, on both Friday and Saturday evening
— military band presentations, including a massed concert at Little Round Top on Saturday afternoon
— illumination of gravesites at the military cemetery
— church services, concerts, vendor displays, and more
Attended by hundreds of reenactors and the public. Of particular interest to anyone wishing to get into the hobby.
Because events take place all over town, there’s no one good resource. Provided is the visitor’s bureau address and contact.

Old TownTrade Faire
2025-03-01 09:00 - 2025-03-02 15:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Greene County Fair Grounds, 120 Fairground Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
Inside living history event Xenia Expo Center. March 1st, 9-5 pm March 2nd, 9-3 pm Admission is $4, and Children under 12 are free.

D'Arbonne Folklife Festival Living History Timeline
2025-04-10 08:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Discovery Place: Union Museum of History and Art, 211 North Main Street, Farmerville, LA, 71241, United States
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 like to do? Thanks!

Across the Centuries
2025-05-03 08:00 - 2025-05-04 14:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Fort Loudoun – 1756 British Fort, 1720 N Brooklyn Rd, Fort Loudon, PA, 17224, United States
Fort Loudoun’s 2,000 year world history timeline “Across the Centuries”May 3-4, 2025

Saturday 9-4Sunday 9-2Admission is $5 per adult.17 & under are free.

Interested living history groups, contact:President@fortloudounpa.com

Woolly Days
2025-05-10 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Rocky Mount State Historic Site, 200 Hyder Hill, Piney Flats, TN, 37686, United States
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 gardens as you discover the secrets of colonial-era horticulture. Enjoy guided tours that reveal the timeless beauty and rich history of these landscapes.
• Historical Reenactments: Experience living history with colonial-era demonstrations and costumed interpreters who bring the past to life through engaging storytelling and interactive displays.
• Interactive Workshops: Participate in hands-on activities, from traditional gardening techniques to craft sessions inspired by colonial life, providing both educational and creative experiences for all ages.
• Live Music & Entertainment: Delight in live performances that capture the spirit of colonial America, including period music and folk performances that enhance the festive atmosphere.
• Local Food & Artisan Vendors: Savor seasonal treats and artisanal fare from local vendors, offering a taste of tradition while you explore the gardens and enjoy the festivities.
Whether you’re passionate about history, nature, or simply looking for a fun day with family and friends, the Wolly Days and Colonial Gardens Festival promises a unique blend of education, entertainment, and community spirit. Embrace the charm of the past and celebrate the beauty of colonial gardens in a setting that inspires and delights.

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2025 Johnston Farm & Indian Agency Celtic Heritage Festival
2025-05-24 10:00 - 2025-05-25 18:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Johnston Farm and Indian Agency, 9845 N. Hardin Road, Piqua, OH, 45356, United States
Celebrate the rich heritage of the Celtic nations at the 2025 Celtic Heritage Festival at Johnston Farm & Indian Agency in Piqua, Ohio! Now in its second year, this vibrant event weaves together music, dance, storytelling, and living history to honor the enduring legacy of Irish, Scottish, and other Celtic peoples on the American frontier. Enjoy lively performances by traditional Celtic musicians and dancers, explore your roots at our genealogy tent, and experience the sights and sounds of daily life as it might have been for early Celtic immigrants. With artisan vendors, heritage crafts, and family-friendly activities set against the scenic backdrop of a historic site, the Celtic Heritage Festival offers a meaningful and memorable journey into the past. Join us for a day of culture, connection, and celebration!

Bee Line March 250th Anniversary Celebration in Shepherdstown WV
2025-06-14 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | OH
Come celebrate and learn about the 250th anniversary of Jefferson County WV’s most significant Revolutionary War happening: the Bee Line March.
In that march, during the early days of the War, a company of 98 riflemen from in and around Mecklenburg, VA (now Shepherdstown, WV) responded to a call from the Continental Congress to aid General Washington at the siege of Boston and trekked 600 miles to Massachusetts in just 25 days during the summer of 1775. This was remarkable speed for the time, so this trek was immediately nicknamed the “Bee Line” march. That nickname has stuck over the centuries.
The event will start at Shepherdstown’s Morgan’s Grove Park at 10:00 am and last until about 4 pm. This will be a family-friendly event: admission will be free and everyone will be welcome. The day’s activities will include the following:
-Music by the West Virginia University Mountaineer Fifes and Drums.
-Military drills and musket and rifle demonstrations by members of the Sons of the American Revolution in period military dress.
-An opportunity to meet members of the West Virginia National Guard’s 201st Field Artillery Regiment. Based in Fairmont, this is the oldest continually active regiment in the U.S. Army, and it proudly traces its lineage back to the Bee Line March company. It will have a display of historical materials along with several artillery pieces.
-Displays by local historical organizations and others.
-An opportunity to meet family descendants of the Bee Line March riflemen; they are coming from as far away as California, Colorado, Florida, and other states.
-Opportunities to learn how to find out if you have Revolutionary War ancestors.
-18th Century games for children.
A 10:30 am Sons of the American Revolution march from Morgan’s Grove Park to Elmwood Cemetery, led by the WVU Mountaineer Fifes and Drums. At the cemetery, the Daughters of the American Revolution will conduct an 11:00 am wreath-laying ceremony at a Bee Line March monument there. Members of the public are welcome to join in the march and watch the ceremony. After the ceremony, the marchers will return to the park.
-A 2:00 pm commemorative ceremony in the park pavilion. Speakers will include Major General James Seward, the Adjutant General of the West Virginia National Guard; Lt. Col. Charles Naumann, Commander of the Guard’s 201st Field Artillery Regiment; Lucia Bosqui Henderson, the Virginia Vice Regent of the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association; and Jefferson County Historian Doug Perks. Family descendants of the Bee Line March riflemen will be honored, and new interpretive signage explaining the March will be dedicated.
-Food trucks will offer barbeque, soft drinks, and ice cream for purchase.
For more information about the event, contact Peter Smith at 304-876-1139 or pvsmith@frontiernet.net.
