Colonial Tavern Night
Immersive 18th Century Tavern Experience Outside the church, the tavern was the most important institution in most towns. Taverns were used as meeting places for political assemblies (like the militia […]

Immersive 18th Century Tavern Experience Outside the church, the tavern was the most important institution in most towns. Taverns were used as meeting places for political assemblies (like the militia […]
Virginia For Liberty: 1776 By the spring of 1776, the rumbling of revolution can be felt across the American colonies and into the far corners of the wilderness. The old […]
A Colonial/fur trade era event primarily set up to attract new people to the hobby. There will b musket shoots, hawk throwing, archery and a small Scottisch Games. Modern camping […]
Pre-1840 rendezvous and teaching event for those just starting out and for grey-beards as well.
French and Indian War, American Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Mexican War/Texas Independence, 1830-1840, American Civil War, Indian Wars, Spanish-American War, WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, The Gulf War, Iraq, Syria […]
The fort will serve as a historical setting and the public will be invited to step back in time (1776-1779) and immerse themselves in the Siege of Fort Randolph as […]
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 […]
A Community event to celebrate America's Birthday in a Patriotic way. The afternoon will feature a vintage baseball game between the Cincinnati Red Stockings and the Ohio Village Muffins, Revolutionary […]
Fort 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 […]
Join 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 […]
Rev 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, […]
Long 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 […]
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 […]
Every 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 […]
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 […]
Step 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.
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 […]
Every 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 […]
We 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 […]
Join 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 […]
We 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 […]
Largest 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 […]
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 […]
Under 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 […]