If history were taught in the form of stories, it would never be forgotten.


– Rudyard Kipling

Annual Fort De Chartres Rendezvous

Annual Fort De Chartres Rendezvous

Fort De Chartres 1350 State Route 155, Prairie du Rocher, IL, United States

There are 3 events held at this fort each year. This is a large, reconstructed stone fort that was the seat of French power in the Illinois Country (1723-1763). It was recently listed as a National Park. https://www.nps.gov/places/fort-de-chartres.htm https://www.fortdechartres.us/ https://dnrhistoric.illinois.gov/experience/sites/site.fort-de-chartres.html Fort de Chartres Colonial Market and Trade Fair (Juried event) held every year on the […]

Colonial Market Days & Encampment

Colonial Market Days & Encampment

Abner Longley Park 1601, Longley Drive, Lebanon, IN, United States

October 25 & 26 2025 Colonial Merchants Come and visit some of the best merchants in 18th century reenacting! Demonstrators and craftsmen from across the midwest will be displaying their wares for sale. Military Units & Tacticals Military and militia units from many different organizations and locations will be camping in the park to teach […]

$10
Colonial Market Days & Encampment

Colonial Market Days & Encampment

Abner Longley Park 1601, Longley Drive, Lebanon, IN, United States

October 25 & 26 2025 Colonial Merchants Come and visit some of the best merchants in 18th century reenacting! Demonstrators and craftsmen from across the midwest will be displaying their wares for sale. Military Units & Tacticals Military and militia units from many different organizations and locations will be camping in the park to teach […]

$10