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


– Rudyard Kipling

Bridgeton Rendezvous

Bridgeton, Indiana 8144 S Bridgeton Rd., Bridgeton, IN

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.

Free

Prelude to the Revolution, 1754-1763

Prelude to the Revolution, 1754-1763

George Rogers Clark Park 930 South Tecumseh Road, Springfield, OH

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 Fair at New Boston. There will be a few merchants selling their wares and a […]

Free

First Siege – 1813

Fort Meigs Historic Site 29100 West River Road, Perrysburg, OH

In the spring of 1813, the American position at Fort Meigs came under attack from British and Allied American Indian Armies.  This event commemorates the dramatic nine day siege which defended Ohio in the War of 1812. First Siege - 1813 is a two-day encampment and reenactment within the 10 acre restored fort in Perrysburg, […]

Living History Days at Lowe Volk Park

Lowe Volk Park 2401 State Route 598, Crestline, OH

Juried, Rev War encampment that focuses on the capture and death of Colonel William Crawford in 1782 on the grounds where the capture occurred. Artisans, Patriot, Native and British reenactors are welcome. Lantern Tour Fri night, 2 "captures" each day. Continental breakfast Sat & Sun, potluck Sat nite for participants, ham provided. Water, wood and […]

Free

Nappanee Civil War Days

Come and enjoy this Living History Event featuring President Lincoln, General Grant and General Beauregard. We will have period kid's games, candle dipping, lady's skillet toss, food vendors, sutlers, cannon fire, entertainment, fireworks, saloon with root-beer, beef sticks, pickles, candy and honey. Blacksmith, silversmith, coppersmith, potter toymaking demonstrations. Along with battles each day we will […]

$5.00 – $6
Brigade – Napoleon!

Brigade – Napoleon!

Fort Meigs Historic Site 29100 West River Road, Perrysburg, OH

Fort Meigs Historic Site examines the veteran armies of Europe and the conflict that engulfed the rest of the world during the War of 1812. This two day encampment and heavy drill session event offers the great opportunity of recruitment and the refinement of military drill to our great guests Brigade Napoleon.  Fort staff offer […]

World War II Reenactment July 8-9, 2023

Auglaize Village and Farm Museum 12296 Krouse Rd., Defiance, OH

Participant setup on July 7th. July 8-9 for the reenactment: There will be a camp area, open to the public, and then stations where reenactors will discuss different aspects of being a soldier during different points of. the war. We are also looking at having a 'recruiting area' for kids, where they would learn some […]

Cass River, Colonial Frandenmuth

River Place Shops, Frankenmuth, Michigan Frankenmuth, MI

Largest Colonial event in Michigan.  Two battles a day.  Both French and Indian War and American Revolutionary War military event.  Colonial Sutlers also wanted.  Contact:  Brent Kemmer [email protected]

Free

Colonial Kensington

Colonial Reenactment 4570 Huron River Parkway, Milford, MI

Colonial Reenactment for American Revolutionary War and French and Indian War.  Military style event.  Contact:  Brent Kemmer [email protected]

The Fair at New Boston

The Fair at New Boston

George Rogers Clark Park 930 South Tecumseh Road, Springfield, OH

Step back in time to the Ohio country of 1790 - 1810. An era of change in Ohio, from early settlers to statehood to towns growing up, especially New Boston, Ohio. At the Fair you will see artisans creating and selling their wares, merchants with items you would find in the finest cities to the […]

$12.00

Feast of the Hunters’ Moon 2023

Fort Ouiatenon Historic Park 3129 South River Road, West Lafayette, IN

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, […]

Mississinewa 1812

Historic Mississinewa Battlefield 6000 N 300 W27, La Fontaine, IN

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 […]

18th C. Market Fair

18th C. Market Fair

Historic Locust Grove 561 Blankenbaker Lane, Louisville, KY

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! […]

$5 – $10

Brigade – Napoleon!

Brigade – Napoleon!

Fort Meigs Historic Site 29100 West River Road, Perrysburg, OH

Fort Meigs Historic Site examines the veteran armies of Europe and the conflict that engulfed the rest of the world during the War of 1812. This two day encampment and heavy drill session event offers the great opportunity of recruitment and the refinement of military drill to our great guests Brigade Napoleon.  Fort staff offer […]