The 39th annual Pomme de Terre Rendezvous is scheduled to take place on May 3-4, at 23296 Hwy. 254 (Hermitage), below the dam, three miles south of Hermitage and two miles west of Carson’s Corner. This pre-1840’s mountainman encampment event will feature seminars, concessions and vendors, live music, shooting, archery, atlatl, auction, a “School Day” […]
Fort Loudoun’s 2,000 year world history timeline “Across the Centuries”May 3-4, 2025 Saturday 9-4Sunday 9-2Admission is $5 per adult.17 & under are free. Interested living history groups, contact:[email protected]
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.
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.
America's First Frontier: A 250th Celebration In the spring of 1775, men, women, and children head west, deep into the untamed wilderness. The trace they follow leads to a life of freedom. However, the journey is shrouded by the onset of a great revolution. Community becomes key. Settlements a beacon in the wilderness. Travel to […]
🧺 Date: May 10, 2025 | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Make Your Own Basket Class Create your own timeless basket while learning about the rich history of basket making from expert instructor Margaret Bickenheuser. Sign up by May 3rd! Cost: $75 Members | $85 Non-Members All tools & materials provided Reserve your spot today! […]
Join us for the Wolly Days and Colonial Gardens Festival, a captivating day that blends colonial heritage with the beauty of our historic gardens. This family-friendly celebration offers an immersive experience where history, horticulture, and community fun come together for a memorable day out. Event Highlights: • Colonial Garden Tours: Wander through our beautifully restored […]
Historic Fort Wayne, Inc. will be hosting its annual Muster on the St. Mary's - A Timeline Event at the Old Fort in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The event will be open Saturday, May 10, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm and Sunday, May 11, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. Reenactors from Roman Times to World War […]
If Settlers' Encampment & Historical Timeline New this year a Historical Timeline Event Encampments in other areas of AuGlaize Village School Day is May 16th. Registration Form is located at the bottom of this page. 2026 date is May 15-17, 2026
This year, the Victorian Society in Falls Church will be presenting “Victorian Heritage Day” at Cherry Hill Park in the City of Falls Church. Falls Church became a township in 1875, so we will be elebrating the 150th anniversary with a variety of displays and activities designed to educate the public about the lives of […]
Kids To Parks Day May 17, 2025. 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Explore Virginia’s frontier through the eyes of a child. Visit with the men of Martin’s company as they immerse you in the life of a frontier soldier. Interact with historic craftsmen and learn about the life and work of the young apprentice. Culminate […]
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.
Please be aware that due to the severe weather threat, the event has been cancelled. 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 […]
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.
Celebrate the rich heritage of the Celtic nations at the 2025 Celtic Heritage Festival at Johnston Farm & Indian Agency in Piqua, Ohio! Now in its second year, this vibrant event weaves together music, dance, storytelling, and living history to honor the enduring legacy of Irish, Scottish, and other Celtic peoples on the American frontier. […]
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 […]
