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Appalachian Festival

1700 – 1840 Living History 6201 Kellogg Ave, Cincinnati, OH, United States

One of the springtime’s most popular family festivals, the Appalachian Festival will be Mother's Day Weekend at Coney Island. It will feature old-time music, handmade crafts, storytelling, dancing, an authentic pioneer village, mouth-watering food, and more. The Appalachian Community Development Association’s Mission Our mission is to promote the social, educational, and cultural development within the […]

$12.00

Olde Tyme Arts and Kraft Fair

Beall Woods State Park (IL) 9285 Beall Woods Ave, Mt Carmil, IL, United States

First Year Event!  Early Settler Theme/War of 1812 Music on 14 May 2:00 pm  by Dennis Stroughmatt and L'Espirit Creole

Free

VIRGINIA: AMERICA’S FIRST FRONTIER

Wilderness Road State Park 8051 Wilderness Rd., Ewing, VA, United States

By May of 1775, men, women, and children were heading west, deep into the harsh wilderness. They follow a trace that leads them to a life of freedom. However, that freedom is often overshadowed by hardships, the likes of which many have never known. The further onto the western fringe they travel, the more important […]

Early Ohio on the Portage – 2022

Wood County Museum 13660 County Home Rd, Bowling Green

Join us for Exploration and settlement of the Early Days of northwest Territory, the State of Ohio, and Ohio Country -  especially along and near the Portage River in Wood County. Timeline Historical Event for 1750-1865.  Experience Military, Native Americans, Settlers, Political Growth, and Home Life Activities. See well-known characters of days gone by at […]

39th Annual Southeastern Primitive Rendezvous

Come rendezvous with us near the fork of Sycamore Creek and Battle Creek in Springfield, Tennessee where the Battle Creek Massacre took place in June or July of 1780, when a party of Choctaws and Chickasaws killed Joseph Renfro and about twenty persons in total as they left Renfro Station for safety and only one […]

Settlers’ Encampment

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

Step back in time to 1750 - 1815 and see how settlers survived. The weekend is filled with demonstrations and instructions on the necessities of life, ranging from plant dying and food preparation to the fur trade and weapons of that era. Any Military, Civilian or Eastern Woodland Native of the Great Lakes, NW Territory […]

Logan’s Fort Siege of 1777

Logan's Station 500 Martin Luther King Street, Stanford, KY, United States

5th annual reenactment

Crossroads Rendezvous

Peninsula Park 303 E. Clay St., Saukville, WI, United States

The 3rd Annual Crossroads Rendezvous returns to Peninsula Park in Saukville, WI May 20-22, 2022.  This juried living history event focuses on the Fur Trade in Wisconsin from 1750-1840. Learn more at www.CrossroadsRendezvous.org

$2 – $18

Settler’s Encampment on the Auglaize

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

Settler's Encampment is a young but growing event held at the historic Auglaize Village and Farm Museum. A fun and interesting site with plenty of room and easy access to the camp area, which is a dedicated area allowing both visitors and participants to literally "step back in time."

Spring Trade Days at Fort Boonesborough State Park

Fort Boonesborough State Park 4375 Boonesborough Rd., Richmond, KY

Visit a social and business gathering of merchants, traders, artisans, Native Americans, militia members, long hunters, scouts, and other frontier characters. Listen to period music, visit camps, and shop for 18th-century goods as you compare life today to 245 years ago. Merchants and Traders welcome. All Vendors, please contact the park.

Spirit of Vincennes Rendezvous

Spirit of Vincennes - Rendezvous 401 S 2nd St, Vincennes, IN, United States

18th Century Trade Fair Watch as craftsmen demonstrate skills of the 18th century creating items that are both utilitarian and artistic. Visit merchants selling wares that would have been available to early residents. Witness entertainers performing shows and music from the early part of our country’s history. Food vendors create tasty dishes that will take […]

The Siege of Fort Wayne 1812

Historic Fort Wayne - The Old Fort 1201 Spy Run Ave, Fort Wayne, IN, United States

While now a peaceful area, the confluence of the Three Rivers was once the front line in a battle that could have decided the fate of the entire Northwest Territory.  Reenactors from across the country will recreate the Siege of Fort Wayne during the War of 1812.  This weekend at the Old Fort will include […]

Admission is FREE Donations accepted at the gate.

FORT DE CHARTRES RENDEZVOUS

Fort De Chartres 1350 State Route 155, Prairie du Rocher, IL, United States

The Rendezvous features 1700s military units, traditional craft demonstrations, period music and dancing, black powder shooting events and cannon firings – all from the time when France controlled what is now Illinois. Visitors can try their hand at throwing a tomahawk, buy hand-made crafts, learn about French kitchen gardens, and watch swordsmen duel, taste delicious […]

Feast of Strawberry Moon

Feast of The Strawberry Moon 3QFG+9C2, Grand Haven, MI

Pre-registration required.  Takes place Harbor Island, Grand Haven, MI.

The Blue and The Gray

The Blue and The Gray Event Location 1600 W. Market St., Nappanee, IN, United States

We are portraying Gettysburg this year. This is the 2nd year of "The Blue and The Gray". The first year we had over 140 reenactors and over 1,000 visitors. This year we will have close to 400 reenactors, demonstrators, sutlers and food vendors. We are expanding our acreage to accommodate more cannons and participants.

Mapping A New Frontier – Martin’s Station

Wilderness Road State Park 8051 Wilderness Rd., Ewing, VA, United States

Land. It is the only guarantee of the frontier. Many travel the trace to obtain it, though its claim is not as easy as simple occupation. Colonel Preston has arrived at Martin’s Station and invites you to join the surveyors of the Transylvania Land Company. Learn the process of mapping and surveying, as well as […]

Antique Tractor Show/Pulls and Fiber Show

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

Saturday 10 AM until 7 PM and Sunday from 10AM until 4 PM weather permitting, we will be featuring all sorts of antique tractors and a fair amount of steam. Antique tractor pulls, (Classic, Antique & Division II) with a small connect fee. If you'd like to show or pull a tractor, please contact us […]

Spring Gathering – 1st Annual Colonial Days at South Park

South Park 100 Brinkerhoff Ave, Mansfield, OH, United States

The Richland Early American Center for History invites you to discover life in early America during the 18th and 19th Century from living historical reenactors. Throughout the day there will be crafts, trades, demonstrations, and activities, including Blacksmithing, Games and Children’s Activities, Open Hearth Cooking Demonstrations, and Civilian and Military Reenactments.  Grounds feature the 1808 […]

Free

Frontier Justice – Martin’s Station

Wilderness Road State Park 8051 Wilderness Rd., Ewing, VA, United States

Law on the western front is swift and harsh. An autocratic system overshadows theocracy. Verdicts are defined by the law of religion and man. Witness Colonel Preston convene court, and listen carefully as he hands down verdicts and dispenses his unique brand of frontier justice.

Prelude to Revolution – The French and Indian War

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

20 years before the American Revolution, Britain and France battled for their empires in the wilds of North America.  Relive the conflict of European powers and their Native Allies at George Rogers Clark Park in Springfield, Ohio, site of the 1780 Battle of Peckuwe, and the home of The Fair at New Boston

$5 – $16

Fort Loudoun Market Fair

Fort Loudoun - 1756 British Fort 1720 N Brooklyn Rd, Fort Loudon, PA, PA, United States

Step back in time and visit an 18th Century Market Fair. Experience the sights, smells, music, and craftsmanship of the 18th Century. This juried event will feature over 50 18th Century artisans selling their wares, a chance to shoot at marks, and a glimpse of frontier life during the 18th Century. Sponsored by MUZZLELOADER Magazine […]

Yellow River Echoes/ Reflections of Our Past

Reenactment of the fur trade during the time that the XY and Northest Co fur posts were active on our site as well as demonstrations and examples of the history of Burnett County Wisconsin

$10

French and Indian War Encampment, Old Fort Niagra

Old Fort Niagra 102 Morrow Plaza, Youngstown, United States

Experience the Siege of 1759 when British forces captured Fort Niagara from the French after a 19-day siege. This event features large-scale battle reenactments, Native councils, musket and cannon firings, period merchants and artisans.

World War II Reenactment

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

Setup on July 8th. July 9th: 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 during the war. We are also looking at having a 'recruiting area' for kids, where they would learn some basic drill - standing […]

Motorama

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

Open to self-propelled, motorized or powered "anything." Antique cars, custom rods, fire trucks and cycles. There is no registration or fee for this event. A cinnamon roll, sausage gravy biscuit breakfast is served until 9AM. The concession stand will serve its usual hot dogs, cheeseburgers, brats, sides and desserts until it runs out or 2PM. […]

‘Tell me and I forget.

Teach me and I remember.

Involve me and I learn.’


– Benjamin Franklin

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