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


– Rudyard Kipling

Kalamazoo Living History Show 2024

Kalamazoo Living History Show 2025

Kalamazoo County Expo Center 2900 Lake Street, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

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 49th annual Kalamazoo Living History Show. The juried, nationally recognized show is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, March 15-16, 2025, at the Kalamazoo County Expo Center, Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds, 2900 Lake Street, […]

$9.00 – $13.00
Kalamazoo Living History Show 2024

Kalamazoo Living History Show 2025

Kalamazoo County Expo Center 2900 Lake Street, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

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 49th annual Kalamazoo Living History Show. The juried, nationally recognized show is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, March 15-16, 2025, at the Kalamazoo County Expo Center, Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds, 2900 Lake Street, […]

$9.00 – $13.00

World War II Reenactment April 4-5, 2025

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

Participant early setup on April 3rd  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 basic drill […]

Ashville Ohio Reenactment Timeline/Grove of Heroes

Ashville Ohio Village Park 165 Walnut Street, Ashville, OH, 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 […]

Free

Five Medals

Five Medals

The Barns at Nappanee, Home of Amish Acres 1600 W. Market St., Nappanee, IN, United States

1750-1815 juried event held on beautiful property outside the vibrant, destination community of Nappanee, Indiana. Five Medals Living History, Inc. is an education-focused 501(c)3 organization whose goal is the preservation and demonstration of historical lifeways. 2025 is Five Medals' 5th year under FMLHI leadership. Friday, May 2 is student education day.

$8.00
Five Medals

Five Medals

The Barns at Nappanee, Home of Amish Acres 1600 W. Market St., Nappanee, IN, United States

1750-1815 juried event held on beautiful property outside the vibrant, destination community of Nappanee, Indiana. Five Medals Living History, Inc. is an education-focused 501(c)3 organization whose goal is the preservation and demonstration of historical lifeways. 2025 is Five Medals' 5th year under FMLHI leadership. Friday, May 2 is student education day.

$8.00
Five Medals

Five Medals

The Barns at Nappanee, Home of Amish Acres 1600 W. Market St., Nappanee, IN, United States

1750-1815 juried event held on beautiful property outside the vibrant, destination community of Nappanee, Indiana. Five Medals Living History, Inc. is an education-focused 501(c)3 organization whose goal is the preservation and demonstration of historical lifeways. 2025 is Five Medals' 5th year under FMLHI leadership. Friday, May 2 is student education day.

$8.00

First Siege

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

Join us for our 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 […]

Independence Day 1813

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

Join us this July 4th, 2025 for our largest artillery demonstration of the year! Our historic interpreters are recreating the 18 shot National Salute that soldiers fired here on Independence Day in 1813. The site will be open from 12 p.m.-5 p.m. The 18 Gun Salute takes place at 2:00 p.m.

60 Years war for Ohio: American Revolution

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

Fort Meigs hosts the North West Territory Alliance. Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the American Revolution in this exciting living history event featuring; military & battle demonstrations, an interactive ambush, live fife and drum concerts, an 18th century duel, hands on activities for kids and more!

Brigade Napoleon – Grande Tactique!

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

Come behold the re-creation of one of the defining conflicts in European history! The Napoleonic Wars raged for nearly 25 years and featured some of the most colorful soldiers and stories in military history.  This event is set against the backdrop of Fort Meigs, an American installation of the same period.  Grande Tactique displays the […]

$12

Ashville Ohio Reenactment Timeline/Grove of Heroes

Ashville Ohio Village Park 165 Walnut Street, Ashville, OH, 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 […]

Free

Ashville Ohio Reenactment Timeline/Grove of Heroes

Ashville Ohio Village Park 165 Walnut Street, Ashville, OH, 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 […]

Free

Ashville Ohio Reenactment Timeline/Grove of Heroes

Ashville Ohio Village Park 165 Walnut Street, Ashville, OH, 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 […]

Free