If history were taught in the form of stories, it would never be forgotten.


– Rudyard Kipling

Ashville Ohio Reenactment Timeline/Grove of Heroes

Ashville Ohio Village Park 165 Walnut Street, Ashville, OH, United States

Held in conjunction with the Ashville Viking Festival, this event spans all history. All eras are accepted. From the legions of ancient Rome to the colorful mercenaries of the Holy Roman Empire and beyond, history awaits. Our reenactors look forward to explaining life throughout the ages. Visit our Grove of Heroes and learn how weapons […]

Free

St. George’s Day Commemorative Spring Encampment

Veterans Memorial Museum 100 Southwest Veterans Way, Chehalis, WA, United States

Welcome to St. George's Day Commemorative Spring Encampment in Chehalis! Join us for a fun and educational experience where you can step back in time and learn about 18th century America. Learn how an 18th century cannon is fired- then see it happen! Watch the infantry regiments drill and fire their muskets ! Study 18th […]

Free

St. George’s Day Commemorative Spring Encampment

Veterans Memorial Museum 100 Southwest Veterans Way, Chehalis, WA, United States

Welcome to St. George's Day Commemorative Spring Encampment in Chehalis! Join us for a fun and educational experience where you can step back in time and learn about 18th century America. Learn how an 18th century cannon is fired- then see it happen! Watch the infantry regiments drill and fire their muskets ! Study 18th […]

Free

Early Ohio on the Portage

Wood County Museum 13660 County Home Rd, Bowling Green

Early Ohio On the Portage: A Timeline Reenactment Event 1700-1865 Join us May 3, 4, & 5, 2024 for exploration and settlement in the early days of the northwest territory as well as the ohio 'country' along the Portage River in Wood County.  Event is held on the grounds of the Wood County Museum in […]

Free

Five Medals at The Trace

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

Premier Living History event located at historic Stone's Trace in Ligonier, IN. We are entering year 4 at this site and celebrating year 16 of honoring the Five Medals name with an event. Firewood, water, restrooms included. Ice available for a fee. 1750-1815 with the inclusion of LaSalle expedition personas. Juried. Check us out on […]

$8.00

Benack 2024

POTAWATOMI WILDLIFE PARK IN TIPPECANOE, INDIANA 16998 State Road 331, Tippecanoe, IN, United States

Benack is an immersive event for public and reenactors. On Saturday, from 10-2, the public will be able to participate in a variety of demonstrations from spinning wool to building field fortifications. Lunch with the reenactors will include a fashion and arms show. At 1:30 a tactical demo will take place which will be an […]

Soldiers Thru Time-A Time Line event

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

The Museum of 20th Century Warfare and Ft. Harrison State Park will be hosting “Soldiers Thru Time” at the Fort Harrison State Park.  Visitors will see camps and displays set-up by re-enactors from many different time periods.  Living historians spanning 2500 years of military history will be wearing clothing and uniforms from their chosen time […]

Free

Prelude to Revolution – The French & Indian War

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

Come to the site of the annual Fair at New Boston A military event depicting forces engaged in the North American Theater of the Seven Years War Held in conjunction with the Spring Plant Sale of the George Rogers Clark Heritage Association, by GRCHA and The King’s American Regiment. Come to the site of the […]

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

Virginia: America’s First Frontier

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

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 overshadowed by hardships. The further onto the western fringe they traveled, the more important community became. Journey to Martin’s Station: Virginia’s final point of rest […]

Muster on the St. Mary’s – A Timeline Event

Historic Fort Wayne - The Old Fort 1201 Spy Run Ave, Fort Wayne, IN, United States

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, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm and Sunday, May 12, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. Visitors will visit the camps and displays set-up by re-enactors from […]

Free

Settlers’ Encampment

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. See our juried demonstrators living, cooking and behaving as you would have between […]

Hawken Classic 2024

Hawken Classic 2024

Lewis and Clark Boat House and Museum 1050 Riverside Drive, St. Charles, MO, United States

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 6-8, 2024 (just in case of Spring river flooding) Location: The Lewis and Clark Boat House and Museum 1050 Riverside Drive, St Charles, MO 63301 […]

First Siege

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

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 militia over 10 days at Fort Meigs in the spring of 1813.  First Siege features military camps to explore, parade of the armies, musical performances, […]

$10

THE SKIRMISH ON KINGS HIGHWAY

On Saturday, June 1, 2024, the Redcoats will invade Haddonfield and be challenged by Continental troops, just as they did 246 years ago — in June 1778. The day’s events include many other activities such as a Yelling Contest, Colonial Dancing, Pillory Prisoners and Character reenactors. Plus, Soldier reenactors will be available to meet visitors […]

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

15th Annual Fort Harrod Settlement & Raid/Harrodsburg 250th Celebration

Old Fort Harrod State Park 100 S. College St, Harrodsburg, KY, United States

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 Founder's Day celebration on June 16th, 2024. Settlers, natives, and traders will be encamped at Fort Harrod, and demonstrations will go on all day from […]

Free

20th Annual Cook Forest French & Indian War Encampment

Cooks Forest State Park 113 River Road, Cooksburg, PA, United States

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 of this full two-day encampment include woodland natives, cannon and musket firing, cooking, primitive skills, blacksmithing, tinsmithing, pottery, children’s games, sutler camp, renown living historians, […]

Siege of Fort Wayne 1812

Historic Fort Wayne - The Old Fort 1201 Spy Run Ave, Fort Wayne, IN, United States

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 end of the 1812 war, British agents operating from Canada worked to instigate Native American tribes against the United States as part of an effort […]

Free

War in the West: Weapons and Accruements of Virginia’s Frontier

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

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 and needed little preparation.  Join Martin’s company as they dissect and discuss the weapons and accruements used by Virginians on the frontier and the battlefields […]

$5.00

1875 RECONCILIATION BIVOUAC

National Campground 1849 King Rd., Greenback, TN, United States

You are invited - 1875 RECONCILIATION BIVOUAC LIVING HISTORY WEEKEND Greenback, TN   JUNE 14-16, 2024 In 1873, a group of Union and Confederate veterans and their families met for religious services in Greenback, Tennessee.  The next year, using lumber donated by local farmers, an open-air tabernacle shed was constructed with religious services held there EVERY […]

Margaretta Days Festival & Craft Fair

University of Maine at Machias Campus 40 University Dr, Machias, ME, United States

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 place in 1776 and 1777. Friday evening & Saturday June 14 & 15, 2024 at the University of Maine at Machias.  

Annual Reenactment of the Battle of Monmouth

Monmouth Battlefield State Park 20 State Route 33, Manalapan, NJ, United States

Bring your family to the Battlefield Saturday or Sunday, June 15-16, 2024, and travel back in time to the 1770s. Two armies will be preparing to do battle. Continental Army soldiers retrained at Valley Forge are itching to show off their new skills, while a British-German-Loyalist Army hopes to crush the rebels and restore good […]

Brigade – Napoleon!

Brigade – Napoleon!

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

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 […]

Brigade Napoleon

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

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 Napoleonic Wars that engulfed Europe before, and during, the War of 1812.