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Kalamazoo Living History Show 2023

Kalamazoo Living History Show 2023

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

The Kalamazoo Living History Show is the largest indoor event in the Midwest devoted to pre-1890 antique firearms; period clothing and crafts; re-enactment and living history supplies. 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 47th annual Kalamazoo Living History […]

$9.00 – $13.00

Living History Trade Fair

Sandusky County Fair Grounds 901 Rawson Avenue, Fremont, OH, United States

New Dates!!! 2023 Living History Trade Fair..... Saturday, April 1st, 2023 9:00 a.m.~4:00 p.m. Sunday, April 2nd, 2023 9:00 a.m.~3:00 p.m. On behalf of the 2022 Living History Trade Fair Sponsors, We would liked to say "Thank You" to ALL the Merchants and Participants who helped to make this Living History Trade Fair a Success […]

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
Spirits of the Pines

Spirits of the Pines

Frank Merry Park 18505 N County Rd 550 E., Dunkirk, IN, United States

EVENT UPDATE FOR APRIL 2023 DATE:  The event coordinator and the board have decided to postpone this year's April 21-23 event in Lewis because of needing more time to prepare the grounds. We will be on the grounds on April 22 &23 for work days and anyone wanting to see the grounds is more than […]

$8
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
Fort Frederick 18th Century Market Fair

Fort Frederick 18th Century Market Fair

Fort Frederick 11100 Fort Frederick Rd, Big Pool, MD, United States

The Annual Fort Frederick 18th Century Market Fair April 27 – 30, 2023 The Friends of Fort Frederick and staff of Fort Frederick State Park are pleased to announce that we will host the 27h annual 18th Century Market Fair in April 2023. The public are welcome Thursday, April 27th through Sunday, April 30th. Public hours […]

Fort Frederick 18th Century Market Fair

Fort Frederick 18th Century Market Fair

Fort Frederick 11100 Fort Frederick Rd, Big Pool, MD, United States

The Annual Fort Frederick 18th Century Market Fair April 27 – 30, 2023 The Friends of Fort Frederick and staff of Fort Frederick State Park are pleased to announce that we will host the 27h annual 18th Century Market Fair in April 2023. The public are welcome Thursday, April 27th through Sunday, April 30th. Public hours […]

Grassy Run Heritage Rendezvous

Cook Log Cabin Heritage Center 6707 Goshen Road, Goshen, OH, United States

April 2023 is once again the time for the annual Grassy Run Heritage Rendezvous at the historic Cook Log Cabin Heritage Center. This is a pre-1840 historical encampment. The cabin will be open and a period blacksmith shop will be operating.  The main camp will be on the grounds of Goshen High School, with access […]

Bridgeton Rendezvous

Bridgeton, Indiana 8144 S Bridgeton Rd., Bridgeton, IN, United States

Join us for our living history reenactment featuring 1750-1840 life with period clothing and encampments. Enjoy the trade fair, black powder shoots, knife and tomahawk throw, primitive bow shoot, skillet throw, and hearth cooking in the 1822 Log Cabin, and lots of live demonstrations and learning activities for the kids! Fun for the whole family.

Free
Fort Frederick 18th Century Market Fair

Fort Frederick 18th Century Market Fair

Fort Frederick 11100 Fort Frederick Rd, Big Pool, MD, United States

The Annual Fort Frederick 18th Century Market Fair April 27 – 30, 2023 The Friends of Fort Frederick and staff of Fort Frederick State Park are pleased to announce that we will host the 27h annual 18th Century Market Fair in April 2023. The public are welcome Thursday, April 27th through Sunday, April 30th. Public hours […]

Fort Frederick 18th Century Market Fair

Fort Frederick 18th Century Market Fair

Fort Frederick 11100 Fort Frederick Rd, Big Pool, MD, United States

The Annual Fort Frederick 18th Century Market Fair April 27 – 30, 2023 The Friends of Fort Frederick and staff of Fort Frederick State Park are pleased to announce that we will host the 27h annual 18th Century Market Fair in April 2023. The public are welcome Thursday, April 27th through Sunday, April 30th. Public hours […]

Five Medals at The Trace

Stone's Trace 5111 Lincolnway South, Ligonier, IN, United States

Five Medals at The Trace showcases a gathering of delightful demonstrators, merchants and general participants, combined with unique and interesting programming focused on the time period of 1750-1815.

$8.00

Beall Woods Olde Tyme Arts and Krafts Fair

Beall Woods State Park (IL) 9285 Beall Woods Ave, Mt Carmil, IL, United States

Re live history at Beall Woods State Park!  This is our 2nd annual event with focus on early settler period 1810's, but not exclusive... all re-enactors are welcome!  We are looking for more demonstrators and craft vendors.  Food trucks will be on site.  Beall Woods is a beautiful old growth forest preserve with hiking trails […]

$10

Soldiers Thru Time (timeline event)

Fort Harrison State Park, Indianapolis, IN 5900 Post Road, Indianapolis,, IN, United States

Hosted by the Museum of 20th Century Warfare in Fort Harrison State Park This is our our yearly timeline event where we feature various era's of military in different areas of Historic Camp Glenn near the museum. We encourage diverse military impressions to give our visitors exposure to soldiers from all periods of time.  We […]

Free
Prelude to the Revolution, 1754-1763

Prelude to the Revolution, 1754-1763

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

Come and see British Regular troops, French troops, colonial militia and Native forces battle for the empire in the wilderness of North America. Experience a colorful recreation of the French and Indian War (1754-1763) at the site of the annual Fair at New Boston. There will be a few merchants selling their wares and a […]

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

4th Annual Crossroads Rendezvous

Peninsula Park 303 E. Clay St., Saukville, WI, United States

A living history experience celebrating Wisconsin's Fur Trade Era from 1750-1840. Open to the public. Participants are by invitation only - please contact [email protected] for more information.

$2 – $65

Settlers’ Encampment May 19-21, 2023

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

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 and food preparation to the fur trade and weapons of that era. Saturday 10am to 5pm. Sunday 10am to 4pm. Admission is $5 for Adults […]

$5 – $13
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

Step Through Time

Craven County Farigrounds 3700 US-70, New Bern, NC, United States

We are looking for the different periods of history to come and help us make this a great event. If you have any questions or would like to receive the registration for the event, please feel free to contact us! We hope to see you there!

$25

North Idaho Colonial Encampment

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

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.

$25

Grand Traverse Rendezvous

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 […]

First Siege – 1813

Fort Meigs Historic Site 29100 West River Road, Perrysburg, OH, United States

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, […]

Living History Days at Lowe Volk Park

Lowe Volk Park 2401 State Route 598, Crestline, OH, United States

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 […]

Free

Crossbow to Cartridge

Fort Meigs Historic Site 29100 West River Road, Perrysburg, OH, United States

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

‘Tell me and I forget.

Teach me and I remember.

Involve me and I learn.’


– Benjamin Franklin

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