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 […]
Dads, Dairy & Moo-velous Fun at Johnston Farm Forget the neckties and grill tools — this Father’s Day weekend, give Dad something he really wants: ice cream, cow encounters, and free admission! On June 14 and 15, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Johnston Farm & Indian Agency in Piqua, Ohio, is churning […]
Dads, Dairy & Moo-velous Fun at Johnston Farm Forget the neckties and grill tools — this Father’s Day weekend, give Dad something he really wants: ice cream, cow encounters, and free admission! On June 14 and 15, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Johnston Farm & Indian Agency in Piqua, Ohio, is churning […]
Dads, Dairy & Moo-velous Fun at Johnston Farm Forget the neckties and grill tools — this Father’s Day weekend, give Dad something he really wants: ice cream, cow encounters, and free admission! On June 14 and 15, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Johnston Farm & Indian Agency in Piqua, Ohio, is churning […]
Dads, Dairy & Moo-velous Fun at Johnston Farm Forget the neckties and grill tools — this Father’s Day weekend, give Dad something he really wants: ice cream, cow encounters, and free admission! On June 14 and 15, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Johnston Farm & Indian Agency in Piqua, Ohio, is churning […]
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 […]
The Connellsville Historical Society is in the midst of planning the 22nd" anniversary of our celebration of Braddock's Crossing of the Yough, which will be held the weekend of June 27-29th, 2025. Originally this event was organized as Connellsville's contribution to the Age of Empire celebrating the United States involvement in the period known […]
A Declaration Of Independence July 4, 2025 A Reading of the Declaration of Independence at 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. The Second Continental Congress ratified the Declaration of Independence, leaving ties to the English crown in ruin and the North American colonies in an open state of rebellion. Join Captain Martin as word of liberty […]
As The Hammer Falls July 12, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Programs at 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. - With ties to England severed, all imports to the American colonies have abruptly ended. Firelocks, swords, axes, and knives are now necessary but in short supply. Blacksmiths across Virginia are being called upon. Without […]
French and Indian War and American Revolutionary War Military Encampment. 1750s-1780s welcome. Sutlers welcome. Preregistration is required. Two tacticals daily. Amenities are wonderful for this encampment: wood, water, ice, powder ration, modern bath 24/7, showers, Saturday dinner, and food for purchase on site. Set up Friday after 12 noon. Contact Brent Kemmer: [email protected]
The final event of Shepherdstown WV's Bee Line March 250th Anniversary will be an encampment of Revolutionary War reenactors at Shepherdstown's Morgan's Grove Park on July 19, 2025. This will be a family-friendly event: admission will be free and everyone will be welcome. Come out and learn about the Bee Line March and the Revolutionary […]
Who says you have to wait until December to enjoy a little Christmas magic? Step back in time and experience the holiday spirit with a mid-summer twist! Tour the Johnston House and see it decked in antique Victorian ornaments in the drawing room and vintage tableware in the dining room. The parents' bedroom will showcase […]
Celebration and recreation of the 262nd Anniversary of the Battle of Bushy Run, the pivotal battle of Pontiac's War. Our event features two days of battle reenactments. British troops and provincial rangers face off against a coalition of Native American forces from across the Great Lakes region. The weekend event also features speakers, open reenactor […]
Celebration and recreation of the 262nd Anniversary of the Battle of Bushy Run, the pivotal battle of Pontiac's War. Our event features two days of battle reenactments. British troops and provincial rangers face off against a coalition of Native American forces from across the Great Lakes region. The weekend event also features speakers, open reenactor […]
Step 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 […]
Crockett Days at the Doak House, August 9-10, 2025, Greeneville, TN Crockett Days is an annual celebration to honor David Crockett, the famous pioneer, frontiersman, soldier, legislator, and hero of the Alamo who was born August 17, 1786 in the American frontier country of what is now East Tennessee. This living history event is hosted […]
Step 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 […]
Historic Fort Wayne, Inc. will host the Napoleonic Days August 9-10 at The Old Fort in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The Napoleonic era (1799–1815) was a period of political unrest and widespread revolution in the history of France and Europe. Be a part of this dramatic military period! The French and Coalition armies meet on the […]
General Washington and 11,000 troops encamped on the Neshamini Creek in the summer of 1777. Lafayette and Pulasky joined the Army at Moland House. We are expecting 50 presenters ranging from artisans to musicians to military reenactors.
Frontier Justice August 16, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - *Program at 2:00 p.m. - Law in the west is swift and harsh. An autocratic system overshadows theocracy. Verdicts are defined not by the law of man, but by the nature of the offense. *Colonel Preston has arrived at Martin’s Station to convene court. […]
Witness the day Cherokee indians attacked Davidson's Fort and Siege the fort.
The Earthen Oven August 23, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. *Program at 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. *Program at 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Bread and meat are common fare found along the western fringes of the Virginia frontier. Bread, however, requires certain equipment and technique to produce. *Join our bakers as they fire […]
