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Spring Gathering – 1st Annual Colonial 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

Frontier Justice – Martin’s Station

Wilderness Road State Park 8051 Wilderness Rd., Ewing, VA, United States

Law on the western front is swift and harsh. An autocratic system overshadows theocracy. Verdicts are defined by the law of religion and man. Witness Colonel Preston convene court, and listen carefully as he hands down verdicts and dispenses his unique brand of frontier justice.

Prelude to Revolution – The French and Indian War

George Rogers Clark Park 930 South Tecumseh Road, Springfield, OH, United States

20 years before the American Revolution, Britain and France battled for their empires in the wilds of North America.  Relive the conflict of European powers and their Native Allies at George Rogers Clark Park in Springfield, Ohio, site of the 1780 Battle of Peckuwe, and the home of The Fair at New Boston

$5 – $16

Fort Loudoun Market Fair

Fort Loudoun - 1756 British Fort 1720 N Brooklyn Rd, Fort Loudon, PA, PA, United States

Step back in time and visit an 18th Century Market Fair. Experience the sights, smells, music, and craftsmanship of the 18th Century. This juried event will feature over 50 18th Century artisans selling their wares, a chance to shoot at marks, and a glimpse of frontier life during the 18th Century. Sponsored by MUZZLELOADER Magazine […]

Yellow River Echoes/ Reflections of Our Past

Reenactment of the fur trade during the time that the XY and Northest Co fur posts were active on our site as well as demonstrations and examples of the history of Burnett County Wisconsin

$10

French and Indian War Encampment, Old Fort Niagra

Old Fort Niagra 102 Morrow Plaza, Youngstown, United States

Experience the Siege of 1759 when British forces captured Fort Niagara from the French after a 19-day siege. This event features large-scale battle reenactments, Native councils, musket and cannon firings, period merchants and artisans.

World War II Reenactment

Auglaize Village and Farm Museum 12296 Krouse Rd., Defiance, OH, United States

Setup on July 8th. July 9th: 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 during the war. We are also looking at having a 'recruiting area' for kids, where they would learn some basic drill - standing […]

Motorama

Auglaize Village and Farm Museum 12296 Krouse Rd., Defiance, OH, United States

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. […]

Cass River, Colonial Frandenmuth

Colonial Reenactment 4570 Huron River Parkway, Milford, MI, United States

French and Indian and Revolutionary War event.  Behind the River Place Shops Frankenmuth, MI. Registration is required:  [email protected]

Compass Inn Museum July Living History: Laughlintown In The War Of 1812

Compass Inn Museum 1386 US-30 East, Laughlintown, PA, United States

Join the fun and excitement at Compass Inn Museum for Ligonier Valley Historical Society’s second Living History Weekend of the summer. From 11 am to 4 pm on July 16th and 17th, interact with the men and women of the Maryland based Ship’s Company, a reenactment unit that portrays the naval contractor system used to […]

$14

Compass Inn Museum’s A Midsummer Night’s Ball

Compass Inn Museum 1386 US-30 East, Laughlintown, PA, United States

As part of the July Living History Weekend at Compass Inn Museum, located at 1382 Route 30 East, Laughlintown, PA 15655, we cordially invite you to dance the night away under the stars like Miss Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy with local Ligonier Valley dancing master, Brett Walker, & period music by The Wayward […]

$40

The Great Folle Avoine Fur Trade Rendezvous

One of the largest rendezvous in northern Wisconsin with campers and traders from all over the country. Set on an historic site where the XY company and the Northwest Company built their fur posts within 150 feet of each other. We have an 80 acre site with plenty of camp areas, firewood, and showers.  

$10 – $30

Carter Caves Pioneer Life Week 2022

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

July 25 – 30: Pioneer Life Week: 30th Anniversary! During a week dedicated to the Revolutionary War, The War of 1812 and the settlement of lands around the Ohio River, re-enactors, and other special programs bring this rich heritage back to life. The pioneer camp is open from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday - […]

FREE CAMP

Feast Day of St. Anne

Old Fort Niagra 102 Morrow Plaza, Youngstown, United States

Join us as we explore the story of St. Anne, the patron saint of voyageurs.

History Alive at Fort Piqua

History Alive at Fort Piqua

Johnston Farm and Indian Agency 9845 N. Hardin Road, Piqua, OH, United States

Living History time line from 1742-1865 sponsored by Wayne's Legion of Fort Piqua. Held at the historic Johnston Farm and Indian Agency in Piqua, Ohio. The timeline focuses on Ohio History from 1742-1865 specifically the area around the Johnston Farm. We have everything from Indian Agents, blacksmiths, various military groups, weavers, cannons, soap makers, the […]

$10
The Gathering at Garst

The Gathering at Garst

The Gathering at Garst was created to remember the defining events and people who shaped our county´s history. Our mission is to promote awareness and appreciation of those who made unique contributions to the culture of Darke County and to celebrate our local heritage ad a family-oriented and educational atmosphere. Public admission to the Gathering […]

The Gathering at Garst

The Gathering at Garst

The Gathering at Garst was created to remember the defining events and people who shaped our county´s history. Our mission is to promote awareness and appreciation of those who made unique contributions to the culture of Darke County and to celebrate our local heritage ad a family-oriented and educational atmosphere. Public admission to the Gathering […]

18th Century Colonial Trade Fair At The Mill

Wolf Creek Grist Mill St. Rt. 3 South, Loudonville, OH, United States

This a Juried 18th Century Event located at Wolf Creek Grist Mill Museum in Loudonville, Ohio. We are actively seeking demonstrators and traders to participate at this juried event. Remembering and honoring practices of times gone by continues to be a time honored and fun tradition. “This family friendly event is about keeping history alive. […]

Colonial Kensington

Colonial Farm Center, Kensington Metro Park 4570 Huron River Pkwy, Milford, MI.

French and Indian War through American Revolution. Farm Center, Kensington Metro Park 4570 Huron River Pkwy, Milford, MI.

Galesburg Heritage Days

lake story park Galesburg, IL, United States

In this our 27th year, we are excited to bring you one of the Midwest's largest and most unique free public admission living history events to be held at historic Lake Storey Park in Galesburg Illinois. Lake Storey is on the far north side of town, with 430 acres of wooded and rolling lands, all […]

Fort Fest Fort Jennings 2022

Fort Jennings Park 100 East 1st Street, Fort Jennings, OH, United States

US Military Appreciation located in Fort Jennings, Ohio

Compass Inn Museum August Living History: Proctor’s Independent Battalion

Compass Inn Museum 1386 US-30 East, Laughlintown, PA, United States

Journey back in time and visit with the soldiers and camp followers of the present-day Proctor’s. They portray the riflemen of the very first American Troops west of the Allegheny Mountains. In the mid-1700s, the ‘Wild West’ wasn’t as west as one would think. The Laurel Highlands separated the early Pennsylvania colony from the wild […]

$14

Washington County, TN Heritage Fair

Main Street Jonesborough, TN, United States

The Jonesborough Genealogical Society, in partnership with many heritage organizations, and the Jonesborough Visitors Center and Emporium, will host the 3rd Annual Heritage Fair on Friday and Saturday, September 2nd and 3rd, 2022.

Fort Henry Days

Oglebay Park 465 Lodge Dr, Wheeling, WV, United States

Fort Henry Days is an authentic Revolutionary War reenactment encampment and market fair in Wheeling WV’s Oglebay Park. The event features regimental encampments, Native American encampments, a battle reenactment, authentic musicians, speakers, and a wide variety of sutlers and demonstrators. The event takes place around Levenson Shelter at Oglebay Park.

Free

War of 1812 Encampment

Old Fort Niagra 102 Morrow Plaza, Youngstown, United States

Learn about Fort Niagara's role in the War of 1812.

‘Tell me and I forget.

Teach me and I remember.

Involve me and I learn.’


– Benjamin Franklin

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