If history were taught in the form of stories, it would never be forgotten.
– Rudyard Kipling
By May of 1775, men, women, and children headed west, deep into the harsh wilderness. They followed the trace that led to a life of freedom. However, that freedom was […]
Historic Fort Wayne, Inc. will be hosting its annual Muster on the St. Mary's - A Timeline Event at the Old Fort. The event will be open Saturday, May 11, […]
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 […]
May 17 - 19, 2024 Times: Friday, May 17 - 10am to 5pm Saturday, May 18 - 10am to 5pm Sunday, May 19 - Noon to 5pm Backup Date: September […]
War of 1812 encampment and battle reenactment. This two day event commemorates the War of 1812 in the Old Northwest as British and American Indian forces besieged American regulars and […]
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 […]
June 16th, 1774 to June 16th, 2024! 250 Years since Harrodsburg's Founding. We will be celebrating starting with a SAR Presentation, Parade, and Pageants on June 8th. Ending with a […]
20th Annual Cook Forest French & Indian War Encampment Cook Forest State Park will host a series of living history events depicting life during the French & Indian War. Highlights […]
Historic Fort Wayne, Inc. will host the Siege of Fort Wayne 1812, June 8 - 9 at The Old Fort. From the days of the American Revolutionary War to the […]
On the eve of the American Revolution, fathers and sons mustered for the inevitable conflict between the colonies and England. The frontier was no stranger to the hardships of war […]
You are invited - 1875 RECONCILIATION BIVOUAC LIVING HISTORY WEEKEND Greenback, TNÂ Â JUNE 14-16, 2024 In 1873, a group of Union and Confederate veterans and their families met for religious […]
Margaretta Days Festival & Craft Fair 18th Century Encampments, demonstrations and skirmishes. The first naval battle of the American Revolution occurred in Machias in June of 1775. Other battles took […]
Fort Meigs Historic Site examines the veteran armies of Europe and the conflict that engulfed the rest of the world during the War of 1812. This two day encampment and […]
Brigade Napoleon visits Fort Meigs! Experience European style camps, weapons, and battle tactics of the Napoleonic Era. Take a special guided tour of the Fort to learn more about the […]
This two-day World War II recreation event will be in St Joseph and Benton Harbor, Michigan. The Southwest Michigan Regional Airport will host the WWII encampment, displays and demonstrations. The […]
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 […]
Join us this July 4th, 2024 for our largest artillery demonstration of the year! Our historic interpreters are recreating the 18 shot National Salute that soldiers fired here on Independence […]
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 […]
Celebrate Independence Day Weekend at the Early American Heritage Festival in Port Gamble, WA! Discover the rich history of early America at the inaugural Early American Heritage Festival, proudly sponsored […]
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 […]
Across Virginia, women made the journey into the wilderness with hearts full of hope. They established new homes and created opportunities for generations to come. Travel the hunter’s trace to […]
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 […]
Living Historians! Carriage Hill Farm would like to extend an invitation to participate in our 1880s Country Fair on Saturday August 3rd from 10am-5pm. This event is part of the […]
Historic Fort Wayne, Inc. will host the Napoleonic Days August 3-4. The Napoleonic era (1799–1815) was a period of political unrest and widespread revolution in the history of France and […]
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 […]
‘Tell me and I forget.
Teach me and I remember.
Involve me and I learn.’
– Benjamin Franklin