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1812 Grand Tactical – First Siege
Fort Meigs Historic Site 29100 West River Road, Perrysburg, OH, United StatesFort Meigs is proud to host the 1812 Grand Tactical. Join us as we host hundreds of re-enactors from across the United States and Canada to commemorate the War of 1812 in the Old Northwest Territory. Grand Tactical features military encampments, parade of the armies, musical performances, battle re-enactments, site tours, and more.
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Memorial Day Commemoration
Fort Meigs Historic Site 29100 West River Road, Perrysburg, OH, United StatesJoin us on Memorial Day for our annual Ceremonial Wreath Laying, including speeches, military field music, and squad firings to honor those who served here and are laid to rest at Fort Meigs.
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Living History Days at Lowe Volk Park
Lowe Volk Park 2401 State Route 598, Crestline, OH, United StatesRev War era reenactment of the capture of Col. William Crawford on the grounds where it happened in 1782. Beautiful park setting, Patriot, British and Native camps. Period correct vendors, children's games and presentations by juried, historically accurate participants. Free to all. For reenactors, wood, water provided, indoor facilities. Pizza supplied for the camp after […]
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Colonial brewing with Regimental Brewmeister
Indian King Tavern 233 Kings Hwy E,, Haddonfield, NJ, United StatesLong before the American Revolutionary War, the British Army in North America learned from the French the importance of spruce beer for treating and preventing scurvy and keeping their soldiers “fit for service.” John Knox, an officer in the 43rd Regiment of Foot, insisted that his troops at Louisburg (1745) be supplied with spruce beer, […]
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3rd Annual Civil War Living History Days at South Park
South Park 100 Brinkerhoff Ave, Mansfield, OH, United StatesVisitors 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 […]
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Annual Reenactment of the Battle of Monmouth
Monmouth Battlefield State Park 20 State Route 33, Manalapan, NJ, United StatesEvery year, the Friends of Monmouth Battlefield, in collaboration with the DEP (Department of Environmental Protection) of the State of New Jersey, co-sponsors an annual reenactment of the battlefield. This is an exciting living history weekend celebrating the 248th Anniversary of the Battle of Monmouth. Travel back in time to the American Revolution and the […]
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Crossbow to Cartridge
Fort Meigs Historic Site 29100 West River Road, Perrysburg, OH, United StatesCrossbow 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.
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17th Settlement and Raid
Old Fort Harrod State Park 100 S. College St, Harrodsburg, KY, United StatesStep back into 1774 for a weekend of battles, demonstrations and immersive learning. Watch the fort come to life with blacksmithing, gun making, and even a church service on Sunday.
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History Matters @ INHP
Come to Independence National Historic Park and hear the Philadelphia Tour Guides Association tell the under-emphasized history and the history that the Trump Adminstration hopes to censor. We are telling the stories of black patriots, Jewish patriots, women patriots, and others who made our nation great.
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Annual Reenactment of the Battle of Monmouth
Monmouth Battlefield State Park 20 State Route 33, Manalapan, NJ, United StatesEvery year, the Friends of Monmouth Battlefield, in collaboration with the DEP (Department of Environmental Protection) of the State of New Jersey, co-sponsors an annual reenactment of the battlefield. This is an exciting living history weekend celebrating the 248th Anniversary of the Battle of Monmouth. Travel back in time to the American Revolution and the […]
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David Rittenhouse — Colonial Scientist
Historic Rittenhouse Town 208 Lincoln Dr., Philadelphia, PA, United StatesWe are all familiar with the impact of Enlightenment thinking on the politics of the American Revolutions. Overtures or Locke and Rousseau are found in debates leading to the Declaration of Independence and the Federalist Papers debating the Constitution. Thomas Pane forcefully renounces the ideas of hereditary rule (Common Sense) and Patrick Henry literally screams […]
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Independence Day 1813
Fort Meigs Historic Site 29100 West River Road, Perrysburg, OH, United StatesJoin us this July 4th, 2026 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.
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David Rittenhouse — Colonial Scientist
Historic Easton Easton, United StatesWe are all familiar with the impact of Enlightenment thinking on the politics of the American Revolutions. Overtures or Locke and Rousseau are found in debates leading to the Declaration of Independence and the Federalist Papers debating the Constitution. Thomas Pane forcefully renounces the ideas of hereditary rule (Common Sense) and Patrick Henry literally screams […]
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Cass River, Colonial Frankenmuth
River Place Shops, Frankenmuth, Michigan Frankenmuth, MILargest Colonial Event in Michigan (French and Indian War and Revolutionary War). Two tacticals daily, one for each era. Different demonstrations daily including drum and fife corp. Wood, water, porta pots, some powder and Saturday evening meal furnished. Nice town for your family to enjoy and a site where the sponsors really appreciate reenactors. Set […]
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History Matters @ INHP
Come to Independence National Historic Park and hear the Philadelphia Tour Guides Association tell the under-emphasized history and the history that the Trump Adminstration hopes to censor. We are telling the stories of black patriots, Jewish patriots, women patriots, and others who made our nation great.
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Historical Encampment at the Gathering at Garst
Garst Museum, Historic Greene Ville, Ohio 205 N. Broadway, Greenville, OH, United StatesUnder the canopy of centuries old oak and sycamore trees, we have carved out a place where the stories of our country's past can be heard as clear as the day they happened. Campfire smoke and music or storytelling wafts through the air and cannon and musket fire occasionally break the peaceful atmosphere in our […]
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North Idaho Colonial Encampment
The North Idaho Colonial Encampment Oldtown, IdahoCome join us for the 4th annual North Idaho Colonial Encampment in Beautiful Old Town Idaho along the banks of the Pend Oreille River.
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Dog Hollow Rendezvous
Nelson Pioneer Farm 2211 Nelson Lane, Oskaloosa, IA, United States1840 event at a historical farm in Iowa
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Dog Hollow Rendezvous
Nelson Pioneer Farm 2211 Nelson Lane, Oskaloosa, IA, United States1840 event at a historical farm in Iowa
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18th century mackinaw trade fair and living history experience
32 annual event. 1700 to 1800 Living history experience in the trade center of the region. Demos, entertainment, street battle, live auction, lots of great traders. Come and Immerse you self in history.
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Port Oneida Fair
Port Oneida Rural Historic District 3164 W Harbor Hwy, Maple City, michiganStep back in time at the Port Oneida Fair and experience life as it was in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Imagine the life of the pioneers as you help bale hay or watch a broom-maker at work. Learn about spinning, basket weaving, soap making, butter making, candle dipping, and fur trapping. Listen as […]
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Port Oneida Fair
Port Oneida Rural Historic District 3164 W Harbor Hwy, Maple City, michiganStep back in time at the Port Oneida Fair and experience life as it was in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Imagine the life of the pioneers as you help bale hay or watch a broom-maker at work. Learn about spinning, basket weaving, soap making, butter making, candle dipping, and fur trapping. Listen as […]
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Colonial brewing with Regimental Brewmeister
Historic Eastfield Village 104 Mud Pond Rd,, East Nassau, NY, United StatesLong before the American Revolutionary War, the British Army in North America learned from the French the importance of spruce beer for treating and preventing scurvy and keeping their soldiers “fit for service.” John Knox, an officer in the 43rd Regiment of Foot, insisted that his troops at Louisburg (1745) be supplied with spruce beer, […]
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Colonial brewing with Regimental Brewmeister
Historic Odessa 201 Main, Odessa, DE, United StatesLong before the American Revolutionary War, the British Army in North America learned from the French the importance of spruce beer for treating and preventing scurvy and keeping their soldiers “fit for service.” John Knox, an officer in the 43rd Regiment of Foot, insisted that his troops at Louisburg (1745) be supplied with spruce beer, […]
