Beer was critical to survival in North America during the 18th Century. Come to the Pennypacker encampment of the Continental Army and see the Regimental Brewmeister at work brewing beer for the Army.
Experience a Revolutionary War encampment at the Mills! This weekend of history and excitement will feature live demonstrations, musicians, speakers, and much more. There will be activities for the whole family.
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.
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 […]
Operation Anvil is a WW2 living history event held in Bowling Green KY. The primary focus is to honor our veterans past and present in a ribbon ceremony after the first battle reenactment.
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 […]
See military reenactors from several of our important historical periods.
Rev War era reenactment of the capture of Colonel William Crawford on the grounds where it happened! Col. Crawford was captured here by the Delaware & Shawnee,returned to Wyandot County to be burned at the stake. This is the ending of the Gnadenhutten Massacre story. Lovely park setting, capture reenactments, Patriot, Native & British camps […]
Come visit the birthplace of David Rittenhouse and learn Surveying from the master himself.
June 7-8, 2025 Founding of Fort Boonesborough 1775-2025. Held along the Kentucky River near the original fort site. Speakers, demonstrations, authors, period vendors, food, period music and activities for children. Also special commemorative fort souvenirs and tee shirts available. Re-enactors can camp along the river. Participate in Kentucky's Firsts - first legislative session in Kentucky […]
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 all know of the Mason/Dixon line but Charles Mason and Jerimiah Dixon only surveyed about 50 miles of this border. David Rittenhouse and Andrew Ellicott finished the line. Come learn the real story.
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 […]
21st Annual Cook Forest French & Indian War Encampment Cook Forest State Park and the Sawmill Center for the Arts will host a series of living history events depicting life during the French & Indian War. Highlights of this full two-day encampment include children’s programs, woodland natives, cannon and musket firing demonstrations, sutler camp, council […]
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 […]
Join us for the 10th Annual Field of Honor celebration, to be held at the Jacobus Vanderveer House & Museum, located at River Road Park in Bedminster, NJ. This inspiring tribute honors those who have bravely served our country, featuring a stunning display of over 200 American flags. On Saturday June 7, from 11 am […]
The Friends of the Jacobus Vanderveer House will host our 10th Annual Field of Honor ® at River Road Park, Bedminster, NJ. The tribute will celebrate our nation’s independence, honoring all those who have proudly served our great country, with a beautiful display of over 200 American flags on the north field of the park […]
Crossbow to Cartridge is a 15th-17th century living history event showcasing the great revolution in military technology, the adoption of gunpowder. Experience crossbow and gunpowder demonstrations, enjoy lively engagement with the warriors and campfollowers of distant Europe and Early America, and explore their military camps.
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 […]
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 […]
Visitors can meet authentically clad and equipped military and civilian reenactors who will discuss the everyday lives of Civil War soldiers, and the roles civilians played in supporting them. Feel the thunder of artillery and hear accounts from civilians in 1860's and take a stroll through the military camps. Have your picture taken using authentic […]
Fort Loudoun was built in 1756 by the colony of Pennsylvania, served as a supply depot during the French and Indian War, was the site of the Cherokee Indian council of 1758, and it was the site of a pre-Rev War uprising, the Black Boys Rebellion of 1765. Step back in time and visit an […]
Call to arms...Take Notice men 16 to 60 needed to fight for the cause. Come and witness how the men of 18th Century were recruited and trained to fight for independence.
A Shot Of Vengeance June 28, 2025. Programs at 10:00 am, 12:00 pm, 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm Artillery lends dignity to what would otherwise be considered a vulgar brawl. Join the artillery encampment at Martin’s Station, visit with “Vengeance” and her crew, and experience the equipment and techniques of artillery on the frontier during […]
