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7th Annual American Heritage 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

Mississinewa 1812

Historic Mississinewa Battlefield 6000 N 300 W27, La Fontaine, IN, United States

Mississinewa 1812 is the largest War of 1812 living history event in the United States! Sponsored by the Mississinewa Battlefield Society Inc (Marion, IN) with the support of the Department of Natural Resources. It is a historical commemoration of the Battle of Mississinewa fought in Grant County on December 17-18, 1812. It’s a step back in time […]

Gregory Creek Homestead Living History

Gregory Creek Homestead Living History Statesville NC

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

Living History Programming provided by Iredell Museums Inc. in Statesville North Carolina.  Open Hearth cooking, needle crafts, period music, and different volunteer opportunities available.  French and Indian War period with historic Fort Dobbs nearby.

donations accepted

Prairie D’Anne Rendezvous

This is the 4th Annual Praire D’Anne Rendezvous held in Prescott, Arkansas. The event is held October 27-29.  This event is free for traders and participants. Wood and water will be available. Contact Steve Holmes at 501-368-3167 if you need assistance. Please see flyer for more details.

Free
18th C. Market Fair

18th C. Market Fair

Historic Locust Grove 561 Blankenbaker Lane, Louisville, KY, United States

Join us October 27th - 29th, 2023 for 18th Century Market Fair at Locust Grove! You can participate in 18th c. style entertainment, purchase replicas of 18th century military and household items, enjoy food and drink as our founders did, meet and converse with early Americans. Mock battles for our country’s independence will take place! […]

$5 – $10

Gormánuður: Winter Is Coming

Vasa Park, NJ 1 Vasa Drive, Hackettstown, NJ, United States

A Viking Harvest Fest The year is 1030 in Sweden, winter is coming and Gormánuðuris upon us. It is time for one last celebration of our harvest, a hunt, sharing of the years brews, some dancing, and a warm bountiful feast before the approaching cold months ahead. According to the old Norse calendar, Gormánuður is […]

Monthly Open Shoot

Thunder Creek Long Rifles Monthly Open Shoot

Traditional Black powder shoot. Matches consist of Paper and Metal targets but are open to the range officer discretion. NMLRA rules. $5.00 entry. Pre1840 attire is appreciated, but not necessary Caplock or Flintlock Muzzleloaders only http://thundercreeklongrifles.org/About-us/ Location: 8 miles East of Martinsville, IN, off of Bear Wallow Rd. Range in Valley off main road, Cabin […]

$5

Gregory Creek Homestead Living History

Gregory Creek Homestead Living History Statesville NC

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

Living History Programming provided by Iredell Museums Inc. in Statesville North Carolina.  Open Hearth cooking, needle crafts, period music, and different volunteer opportunities available.  French and Indian War period with historic Fort Dobbs nearby.

donations accepted
Monthly Open Shoot

Thunder Creek Long Rifles Monthly Open Shoot

Traditional Black powder shoot. Matches consist of Paper and Metal targets but are open to the range officer discretion. NMLRA rules. $5.00 entry. Pre1840 attire is appreciated, but not necessary Caplock or Flintlock Muzzleloaders only http://thundercreeklongrifles.org/About-us/ Location: 8 miles East of Martinsville, IN, off of Bear Wallow Rd. Range in Valley off main road, Cabin […]

$5

The Battle of New Orleans

The Battle of New Orleans

40 Arpent Observatory 8201 Benjamin St, Chalmette, LA, United States

The Battle of New Orleans was a multi-faceted event in regional and national history.  It had all of the following: A Glorious American Victory? Yes. A horrible human tragedy for the British? Yes Happened after the signing of the peace treaty ending the War of 1812? Yes A seminal event in race relations in New […]

Free
Monthly Open Shoot

Thunder Creek Long Rifles Monthly Open Shoot

Traditional Black powder shoot. Matches consist of Paper and Metal targets but are open to the range officer discretion. NMLRA rules. $5.00 entry. Pre1840 attire is appreciated, but not necessary Caplock or Flintlock Muzzleloaders only http://thundercreeklongrifles.org/About-us/ Location: 8 miles East of Martinsville, IN, off of Bear Wallow Rd. Range in Valley off main road, Cabin […]

$5

Monthly Open Shoot

Thunder Creek Long Rifles Monthly Open Shoot

Traditional Black powder shoot. Matches consist of Paper and Metal targets but are open to the range officer discretion. NMLRA rules. $5.00 entry. Pre1840 attire is appreciated, but not necessary Caplock or Flintlock Muzzleloaders only http://thundercreeklongrifles.org/About-us/ Location: 8 miles East of Martinsville, IN, off of Bear Wallow Rd. Range in Valley off main road, Cabin […]

$5

1776 the Writing of the Declaration of Independence in a 20th Century Musical

Barbershop Quartet family Merrell Kenworthy present a program entitled “1776″, “The writing of the Declaration of Independence in a 20th century musical“ Feb 17 , 2024 , Hazelwood Christian Church Fellowship Hall.  1400  W. University Ave., Muncie, IN starting 10:00 am until about 11:15 am Free and open to the public. Children are welcome. Refreshments […]

Free

Old TownTrade Faire

Greene County Fair Grounds 120 Fairground Road, Xenia, OH, United States

Inside living history event Xenia Expo Center. March 2. 9-5 pm March 3, 9-3 pm Admission is $4, and Children under 12 are free.

$4.00

Lapeer Firelocks Contemporary Muzzle Loading Arms and Accouterments Show

Lapeer American Legion Hall 1701 West Genesse St., Lapeer, MI, United States

65th annual Lapeer Firelocks Antique Arms and Accouterments Show.  A juried show featuring the finest custom and production muzzle loading arms, Accouterments,  and pre 1896 firearms and replicas.

$5
Monthly Open Shoot

Thunder Creek Long Rifles Monthly Open Shoot

Traditional Black powder shoot. Matches consist of Paper and Metal targets but are open to the range officer discretion. NMLRA rules. $5.00 entry. Pre1840 attire is appreciated, but not necessary Caplock or Flintlock Muzzleloaders only http://thundercreeklongrifles.org/About-us/ Location: 8 miles East of Martinsville, IN, off of Bear Wallow Rd. Range in Valley off main road, Cabin […]

$5
Kalamazoo Living History Show 2024

Kalamazoo Living History Show 2024

Kalamazoo County Expo Center 2900 Lake Street, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

More than 10,000 historical re-enactors, history enthusiasts, collectors and the general public from the United States and Canada are expected to attend the 48th annual Kalamazoo Living History Show™.  The juried, nationally recognized show is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, March 16-17, 2024, at the Kalamazoo County Expo Center, Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds, 2900 Lake Street, […]

$9.00 – $13.00
Kalamazoo Living History Show 2024

Kalamazoo Living History Show 2024

Kalamazoo County Expo Center 2900 Lake Street, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

More than 10,000 historical re-enactors, history enthusiasts, collectors and the general public from the United States and Canada are expected to attend the 48th annual Kalamazoo Living History Show™.  The juried, nationally recognized show is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, March 16-17, 2024, at the Kalamazoo County Expo Center, Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds, 2900 Lake Street, […]

$9.00 – $13.00

Battles and Beverages Reenactment and Fair

Fort William Henry Conference Center and Lake George Battlefield Park 48 Canada Street, Lake George, NY, United States

On March 23rd, “Battles and Beverages”, will be held at the Fort William Henry Conference Center and on the Lake George Battlefield.  The fair and reenactment event is sponsored by The French and Indian War Society, the Fort William Henry Corporation, the Lake George Battlefield Park Alliance, as well as several local craft beverage producers. The […]

Free

AWI Privateer Museum Audition Day

Van Horne House 941 E. Main St., Bridgewater, PA, United States

Are you a history buff within a 50 mile radius of the Delaware River, Philadelphia, Trenton areas? Are you a reenactor or historical interpreter in search of a good cause?Set sail on an extraordinary journey as the AWI Privateer Museum invites you to audition for a role in our captivating crew! Whether you're seasoned or […]

Fort de Chartres Colonial Market Faire! You’re invited to a Bouillion!

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

You’re invited to the Fort de Chartres Colonial Market Faire! Saturday and Sunday, April 6 @ 10:00 AM - April 7 @ 3:00 PM CDT Stay for the Eclipse on Monday, April 8th. 1350 State Rte 155 Prairie Du Rocher, IL  62277 Vendors and Blanket Traders Shooting competition starts at 10 am on Saturday Ladies’ Tea at 1 […]

Monthly Open Shoot

Thunder Creek Long Rifles Monthly Open Shoot

Traditional Black powder shoot. Matches consist of Paper and Metal targets but are open to the range officer discretion. NMLRA rules. $5.00 entry. Pre1840 attire is appreciated, but not necessary Caplock or Flintlock Muzzleloaders only http://thundercreeklongrifles.org/About-us/ Location: 8 miles East of Martinsville, IN, off of Bear Wallow Rd. Range in Valley off main road, Cabin […]

$5

Tennessee River Rendezvous

Take a springtime journey to West Tennessee for the 4th annual Tennessee River Rendezvous!     This living history event includes MANY eras of history with period demonstrations , camps & discussions. Portrayals from Hernando deSoto Spanish expedition/ Native American/ Mt men/ French Indian War/ Revolutionary War/War of 1812/ Mexican American War/ Civil War/WW1/WW2/ and […]

Free

‘Tell me and I forget.

Teach me and I remember.

Involve me and I learn.’


– Benjamin Franklin

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