If history were taught in the form of stories, it would never be forgotten.
– Rudyard Kipling
Come join us for our 2nd annual Colonial Encampment on September 8th through the 15th. Set in Beautiful Old town, Idaho. Please see flyer for further details.
Our interest is in reenacting the lifestyle and skills common to the period 1640-1840 in North America. We strongly encourage period clothing, tentage, and accouterments. traditional Rendezvous values and our respect for the old ways prompts us to reward competitive excellence and trade beads. Early set-up on Thursday. Registration starts on Friday Cost is $25 […]
In the spring of 1813, the American position at Fort Meigs came under attack from British and Allied American Indian Armies. This event commemorates the dramatic nine day siege which defended Ohio in the War of 1812. First Siege - 1813 is a two-day encampment and reenactment within the 10 acre restored fort in Perrysburg, […]
Juried, Rev War encampment that focuses on the capture and death of Colonel William Crawford in 1782 on the grounds where the capture occurred. Artisans, Patriot, Native and British reenactors are welcome. Lantern Tour Fri night, 2 "captures" each day. Continental breakfast Sat & Sun, potluck Sat nite for participants, ham provided. Water, wood and […]
Behold the great revolution in military technology, the adoption of gunpowder. Crossbow to Cartridge is a living history event for the 15th-17th centuries. Military camps to explore, weapons demonstrations and lively engagement with the warriors and campfollowers of distant Europe and Early America. Living history enthusiasts are encouraged to register for participation
Demonstrating Period Spinning, Weaving, Sewing, Quilting on various fiber equipment of the various time periods. Come and join the fun at the one-day fiber event that will be held at AuGlaize Village where skills of our ancestors will be demonstrated. The event is open to the public. Everyone is encouraged to come and demonstrate their […]
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 […]
Come and enjoy this Living History Event featuring President Lincoln, General Grant and General Beauregard. We will have period kid's games, candle dipping, lady's skillet toss, food vendors, sutlers, cannon fire, entertainment, fireworks, saloon with root-beer, beef sticks, pickles, candy and honey. Blacksmith, silversmith, coppersmith, potter toymaking demonstrations. Along with battles each day we will […]
Saturday 9 AM until 7 PM for some night displays and Sunday from 10AM until 4 PM weather permitting, we will be featuring all sorts of antique tractors and hit-miss engines. Antique tractor pulls from 10 am - 3 pm on Saturday with a small connect fee. Trophies and prize money awarded. If you'd like […]
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 […]
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 heavy drill session event offers the great opportunity of recruitment and the refinement of military drill to our great guests Brigade Napoleon. Fort staff offer […]
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.
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 […]
Come join us for a weekend of military maneuvers including musket and cannon fire, fife and drum music, and encampment! Learn about our represented units: 43rd Regiment of Foot (British infantry) 3rd New Hampshire (American infantry) Artillery (Royal and Continental) Fife & Drum (marching band) Royal Chatham Navy Civilian Contingent (camp followers) Learn […]
Participant setup on July 7th. July 8-9 for the reenactment: 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 of. the war. We are also looking at having a 'recruiting area' for kids, where they would learn some […]
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. […]
Come join us for a weekend of military maneuvers including musket and cannon fire, fife and drum music, and encampment! Learn about our represented units: 43rd Regiment of Foot (British infantry) 3rd New Hampshire (American infantry) Artillery (Royal and Continental) Fife & Drum (marching band) Royal Chatham Navy Civilian Contingent (camp followers) Learn […]
Largest Colonial event in Michigan. Two battles a day. Both French and Indian War and American Revolutionary War military event. Colonial Sutlers also wanted. Contact: Brent Kemmer [email protected]
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.
Join us for the Will County Threshermen’s Association’s 61st Annual Antique Tractor & Steam Engine Show Featuring Minneapolis-Moline & Single Cylinder Engines  Fun for the whole family!  working steam engines  steam powered sawmill  daily parade of power  tractor and machinery exhibits  fieldwork demonstrations  food and concessions  craft, vendor and flea market  antique tractor pull  garden […]
Historical Timeline Event from Native American Civilizations to the Civil War Era. Vendors, demonstrators, speakers, music and reenactors will remind and teach us about defining events and peoples who shaped our country's history. Hear the stories, throw a tomahawk or shoot a muzzleloader, take part in a pioneer challenge, watch the cannons fire. Public admission […]
Living Historians! Carriage Hill Farm would like to extend an invitation to participate in our 1880s Country Fair on Saturday August 5th from 10am-5pm. This event is part of the larger event "Small Farm And Food Fest" which brings in upwards of 3000 visitors in a single day. For that day, the original 1880s farmstead […]
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 […]
Colonial Reenactment for American Revolutionary War and French and Indian War. Military style event. Contact: Brent Kemmer [email protected]
Fort Meigs examines the The Sixty Years War for Ohio, a multi-generational conflict fueled by many nations. This centerpiece chapter, the American Revolution, explores, presents, and commemorates the battles, skirmishes, and people which defined the frontier in what is now Ohio. The two day encampment features tours, lectures, military drill, battle reenactments, camp life, music, […]
‘Tell me and I forget.
Teach me and I remember.
Involve me and I learn.’
– Benjamin Franklin