Reenacting Schedule

45th Annual Bloody Lake Rendezvous
2026-04-28 08:00 - 2026-05-03 13:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Blackhak Memorial Park, Woodford, WI, County Road Y, Woodford, WI, 53504, United States
Pre-1840 gathering including encampment, black powder shooting, knife throwing, tomahawk and pistol shoots.
Participants in period correct attire and lodge are welcome from Tuesday through Sunday and public can visit Friday through Sunday.

Bridgeton Rendezvous
2026-04-25 10:00 - 2026-04-26 16:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Bridgeton, Indiana, 8144 S Bridgeton Rd., Bridgeton, IN, 47836, United States
Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. If you enjoy re-enacting the 1750s – 1840s time period, you’re invited to join us for a great weekend in a beautiful historic country setting. Firewood, water, and port-a-johns furnished. Early setup available Wednesday or Thursday. Bridgeton Memorial Shoot Saturday 10 a.m.; registration Saturday 8 – 9:30 a.m. Activities include black powder shoot both days, woods walk, knife and hawk throw, primitive bow shoot, skillet throw, and Friendship Fire Saturday night. Contact email: bton1878hse@aol.com. Additional contact numbers on flyer: 765-548-2093 and 765-548-2760. Mailing address on flyer: P.O. Box 124, Bridgeton, IN 47836.

RED OAK Old West Town CIVIL WAR REENACTMENT
2026-04-25 10:00 - 2026-04-26 16:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Red Oak Old West Town, 12265 Antioch Rd., Leesburg, OH, 45135, United States
Admission: Individuals 13 & Up $10.00; 12 & Under FREE; 2-Day Pass $15.00 per person. What to expect: demonstrations, authentic camps, food, battles, and more. Contact email: redoakoldwest@gmail.com. Additional contact: Garrett Davidson, garrettdavidson09@gmail.com, cell 937-205-9236; Howard Davidson, cell 937-403-5149.

Ashville Ohio Reenactment Timeline/Grove of Heroes
2026-04-25 - 2026-04-26 | Ashville Ohio Village Park, 165 Walnut Street, Ashville, OH, 43103, 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 developed and what maneuvers carry forward to today’s soldiers. Discover what foods were eaten, how medicine and clothes developed, and what people did for fun. The encampment is adjacent to the Saxon Market which features shopping, food, and entertainment. Held every year starting the last Saturday of April. A donation to help the local food pantry is appreciated. Contact vikingfestival@gmail.com for more information and to register your group.

Mary Ingles in the Kanawha Valley
2026-04-24 - 2026-04-26 | Kanawha State Forest, 7949 Kanawha State Forest Dr, Hernshaw, WV, 25107, United States
Mary Ingles Trail Associates (MITA) in the Kanawha Valley!MITA will present our Encampment and Living History Event at Kanawha State Forest in Log Town Hollow, April 24-26, 2026.

While named and centered around the life of Mary Draper Ingles, what we present is ALL life skills which Mary, her family, friends, and neighbors would need to survive in the 18th Century. We will focus this event on various trade scenarios among the various groups living in the Kanawha Valley.

If you are a historical reenactor or demonstrator, let’s chat! We are always open to new demonstrators, whether you are new to the craft or “well-seasoned” … as long as you have a love for education and accuracy, we’d love to get to know you.

Buchanan Civil War Days April 25-27
2026-04-24 - 2026-04-26 | Buchanan Town Park, 485 Lowe St, Buchanan, VA, 24066, United States

Battle of Buchanan, Va
2026-04-24 - 2026-04-25 | Buchanan Town Park, 485 Lowe St, Buchanan, VA, 24066, United States
April 24-26 ………..Battle of Buchanan, Va

Buchanan Civil War History Weekend

Friday, April 24, Saturday, April 25 & Sunday, April 26, 2026

The Town of Buchanan and the Botetourt Artillery Chapter of the Sons of Confederate Veterans are pleased to host the Annual Buchanan Civil War History Weekend.
Botetourt Artillery Members meet monthly every 3rd Thursday.
Commander John Manspile: 540-520-3013: Talk to someone about joining!
Find us on Facebook.com/Botetourt.Artillery
Please see below for registration forms and event schedule.
We look forward to seeing you!

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History Matters @ INHP
2026-04-18 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-21 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-21 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-17 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville)
Come to Independence National Historic Park and hear the Philadelphia Tour Guides Association tell the under-emphasized history and the history that the Trump Adminstration hopes to censor. We are telling the stories of black patriots, Jewish patriots, women patriots, and others who made our nation great.

Colonial Spymaster
2026-04-18 08:00 - 16:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Summit County Courthouse, 20 N Bridge St, Somerville, NJ 08876
Codes and Cyphers of the American Revolution
Going into the Revolution, Americans were at a huge disadvantage to the European powers when it came to cryptography, many of which had been using secret offices where sensitive letters were opened and deciphered by public officials for centuries. It was not uncommon for the messages of Revolutionary leaders and American diplomats to be intercepted and read by their enemies, both at home and abroad. To combat this, many of our founding fathers and key generals relied heavily on the use of cryptography. Cryptography is split into two ways of changing the message systematically to confuse anyone who intercepts it: these are codes and ciphers. Many people believe, and use, the word code to mean the same thing as cipher, but technically they are different.
A code is a way of changing the message by replacing each word with another word that has a different meaning. For example, “Burn the City” could become “Take the rubbish” where the word “burn” is represented by the codeword “take”, and similarly for “city” and “rubbish”. Using codes requires a codebook, which contains all such codewords. Considering the large number of words in most languages, this is normally quite a large book, making the use of codes rather cumbersome (it is a bit like a French dictionary, giving the translation to and from the codeword). However, they can be used to encode key words in a message. Consider the message “Kill him as soon as possible”. With a simple change of a single word this becomes “Meet him as soon as possible”, which may pass through security detection without being noticed. So, although potentially hard to use, a simple code can be very effective, since even if the message is intercepted, they can be used so that the code reads as an innocent or unrelated topic.
Ciphers, on the other hand, convert the message by a rule, known only to the sender and recipient, which changes each individual letter (or sometimes groups of letters). Ciphers, are significantly easier to use than codes, since the users only have to remember a specific algorithm (a mathematical word for process) to encrypt the message, and not a whole dictionary of codewords. The major setback for ciphers compared to codes is that if someone finds a message that has been encrypted using a cipher, the output is almost certainly going to be a random string of letters or symbols, and as such the interceptor will know straight away that someone wanted to hide this message.
Cryptography was no parlor game for the idle classes, but a serious business for revolutionary era statesmen who, like today’s politicians and spies, needed to conduct their business using secure messaging. Codes and ciphers involved rearranged letters, number substitutions, and other methods. What follows are some of the most common cyphers used by George Washington and the Continental Army.
This is an interactive program. As the Spy Master (dressed in Military attire) I will recruit and train spies and provide them with hands on exercises to practice their spy craft before being sent into the British encampments to collect intelligence. We will present several codes and cyphers for the participants to encode and decode messages, “dead drop” will be established in the environs of Carpenters Hall for our spies to exchange messages with other spies, and we will have discussions of famous spies in the George Washington’s and General Howe’s employ.
Espionage was critical to the war effort for both the British and American armies. This program is envisioned to give participants an opportunity to consider the risks these spies undertook and the hardships they encountered in providing information to their respective generals. I also want to add some clarity on the dilemma faced by Benedict Arnold as he considered his loyalties.

World War II "Echoes of Valor"
2026-04-17 09:00 - 2026-04-19 17:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Auglaize Village and Farm Museum, 12296 Krouse Rd., Defiance, OH, 43512, United States
World War II “Echoes of Valor” April 17-19, 2026
Echoes of Valor stands as this area of Northwest Ohio’s longest-running dedicated World War II reenactment, and one of the first events of its kind to return to the area in many years. Born from a labor of love by reenactors determined to share the stories of the Greatest Generation, the event has grown into a powerful living history experience.
Today, Echoes of Valor is presented as a joint effort between the Defiance County Historical Society and Historical Frontline Events, a nonprofit organization devoted to preserving history through immersive reenactments and education. It is now led by the same team—Jacob Kessler and Trenton Coleman—who brought the highly successful Operation Homecoming to Wauseon, Ohio.
More than just a reenactment, Echoes of Valor is a community-driven tribute that ensures the courage, sacrifice, and legacy of those who lived through the Second World War are never forgotten.
There will be a WWII Encampment and Reenactment, open to the public, including stations where reenactors will discuss different aspects of being a soldier during different points of the war. The event features a weapons demonstration and public “battles” on Saturday and Sunday to demonstrate some of the different skills and tactics used, and just how difficult combat could be for the soldiers.
All types of military equipment, supplies, and vehicles to include tracked vehicles are welcome.
Participants can contact the following for more information: AuGlaize Village Historical Reenactors, Trenton Coleman at email: trentcoleman35@yahoo.com

Vendors contact Tim Frederick at: villageauglaize@gmail.com
Please join us as we recreate and celebrate our history for the America250 celebration!
Email us at villageauglaize@gmail.com Website: auglaizevillage.com

Battle of Cane Creek at Fort Defiance
2026-04-11 - 2026-04-12 | Fort Defiance, 1792 Fort Defiance Dr, Lenoir, NC, 28645, United States
Battle of Cane creek,NC between
Patrick Ferguson and patriot Charles mcdowell
Milita encampment and house tours

NRLHF Southeastern Primitive Rendezvous
2026-04-10 08:00 - 2026-04-17 17:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | 1640-1840 Primitive Rendezvous, 297 Reavis Road, Yadkinville, NC, 27055, United States
Primitive rendezvous located at Yadkinville, NC

Talk on Importance of Taverns in Colonial America
2026-04-09 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Abington Presbyterian Church, 1082 Old York Rd,, Abington, PA, 19001, United States
Presentation to the William Penn Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution in Abington, PA

Since the records were discovered in the late 1970’s, numerous presentations, books, movies/TV shows, and presentations have been made about George Washington’s spies. These presentations are almost exclusively centered on the MEN (like Nathan Hale) who conducted covert operations for the Continental Army and Continental Congress. These men, while important, constituted less than half of the intelligence operatives in the American Revolution.
To be a good spy one needs to be unobserved. In the chauvinistically male-oriented society of 18th Century England (and by extension Colonial America), women had a decided advantage over men when it came to collecting and transmitting secrets. Often, they were simply not seen so they could move through polite company, eavesdrop and pass through checkpoints knowing it would be an affront to propriety for them to be bodily searched or challenged. The best spies in both the American and British intelligence network were women, especially slave women.
The Admiral of the Blue Apron™, in his guise as Revolutionary Spymaster will discuss Women Spies in the American Revolution at the April meeting of the William Penn Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution on April 9 at 1900 at the Abington Presbyterian Church (1082 Old York Rd, Abington, PA 19001) . Typical, the Revolutionary Spymaster focuses on generic programming on spies, but in this presentation, he will focus not only on the practice of spy craft during the American Revolution, but also the women who were often the unsung, even unknown, heroes of the war. While there were spies from all corners of society, in this program we will discuss the wartime careers of 10 women who were employed, either by George Washington, General Howe or General Clinton (or in a few cases BOTH SIDES), to collect and transmit key information from within the enemy’s camp in both New York City and Philadelphia. We will discuss several known spies (most are still unknown to us, even today) and we will discuss how these women were uniquely capable of collecting valuable intelligence and the impact their work had on the progress of the war.
Hands on exhibits on codes and cyphers as well as the Admiral of the Blue Apron’s punchbowl (known to loosen a few tongues) will be available.

Colonial Tavern Night
2026-03-28 17:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Historic Rittenhouse Town, 208 Lincoln Dr., Philadelphia, PA, 19144, United States
Immersive 18th Century Tavern Experience
Outside the church, the tavern was the most important institution in most towns. Taverns were used as meeting places for political assemblies (like the militia or the courts). When people needed to conduct business meetings or hold markets, their choices were generally the church or the tavern. Since the Colonial Legislatures often offered inducements to tavern owners, they saw these businesses as “operating for the common good,” which ultimately meant that tavern meeting rooms could be appropriated for government business like courts, polls, and meetings of the militia. People relied on taverns as the primary means of spreading news and ideas. Newspapers and stories were often shared by travelers in taverns. As conflicts erupted between the Crown and her colonies in the 1760’s, it was in the taverns that men discussed their responses and ultimate aims. It was in the colonial tavern that the revolutionary spirit launched our nation. Without taverns, it is likely that the various colonies would have remained separate and subjugated to the greater British Empire.
“To drink at a table without drinking to the health of someone special, should be considered drinking on the Sly, and as an act of incivility.” – Poor Richard
Patrons are invited to an evening of storytelling and merriment during which they can enjoy and 18th Century tavern experience complete with period beer, cocktails, competitive toasts, various entertainments, and maybe even a rousting political debate. We will not serve food nor will be perform music but can assist the site in contracting of musicians, food, and other aspects of the tavern experience which will complete the evening.

Kalamazoo Living History Show 2026
2026-03-22 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-21 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Kalamazoo County Expo Center, 2900 Lake Street, Kalamazoo, MI, 49408, United States
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 49th annual Kalamazoo Living History Show.
The juried, nationally recognized show is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, March 15-16, 2025, at the Kalamazoo County Expo Center, Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds, 2900 Lake Street, Kalamazoo, Michigan. The show attracts over 200 of the finest artisans and vendors of pre-1890 living history supplies and related crafts from throughout the United States and Canada. Other highlights include historical programming, free children’s activities, Native American cultural programs, and artisans who demonstrate crafts.
The Kalamazoo Living History Show is open to the general public Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission is $9.00 for a single day adult pass; $13.00 for a weekend adult pass. Children 12 years of age and under admitted free when accompanied by a parent.
People interested in being a new vendor may contact us at kalamazoolivinghistoryshow@gmail.com, 765.201.5019.

Colonial Tavern Night
2026-03-21 17:00 - 2026-08-08 17:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Historic Eastfield Village, 104 Mud Pond Rd,, East Nassau, NY, 12062, United States

Colonial Field Tavern @ Battle of St George Island
2026-03-21 17:00 - 2026-04-11 17:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | St George Island, Crownsville, MD, 21032, United States

Colonial Tavern Night
2026-03-21 17:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Hermitage Museum, 335 North Franklin Turnpike, Ho-Ho-Kus, 07423, United States

Old TownTrade Faire
2026-03-07 09:00 - 2026-03-08 15:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Greene County Fair Grounds, 120 Fairground Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
Inside living history event Xenia Expo Center. March 7th, 9-5 pm March 8th, 9-3 pm Admission is $4, and Children under 12 are free.

"The Battle of Mississinewa- Dec 1812"
2026-02-21 10:30 - 12:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
Indiana Author Joshua Shepherd will present “The Battle of Mississinewa” on Sat. Feb. 21 2026 at the Hazelwood Christian Church, 1400 W. University Ave., Muncie, IN Refreshments 9:30 am with Program at 10:00 am. < https://allthingsliberty.com/author/joshua-shepherd/?fbclid=IwY2xjawPWfoJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEevh6I_-eSKhr8WXYNyvRdgRE9eUZBi7180w78I1M-EVjviLN4ODpuEzLJCoE_aem_GXYzr2FD-DmUIRJs734lDg> Event free and open to the public which will coincide with the Sons of the American Revolution, Continental Chapter meeting.

Living History Trade Fair and Antique Arms Show
2026-02-21 09:00 - 2026-02-22 15:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Hamilton County 4H Fairgrounds, 2003 Pleasant St, Noblesville, IN, 46060, United States
Indoor living history trade fair at Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds, Noblesville, Indiana. For the 43rd year exhibitors and vendors of pre-1899 living history crafts, supplies and antique arms show, sell and educate. Admission: $10 Saturday, $7 Sunday, two-day pass $14, children under 12 Free. Contact Michael Bird at michael_bird@att.net for information.

Revolutionary Berkeley Day
2026-02-21 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Old Santee Canal Park and Berkeley County Museum, 950 Stony Landing Rd, Moncks Corner, SC, 29461, United States
Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday with us!
The grounds of the Museum and Old Santee Canal Park will come alive with 18th-century living historians, lectures, artillery demos, and golf cart rides to Fort Fair Lawn. Our focus shifts to the Revolution and all of the action that took place in Berkeley County and the Lowcountry. This year’s event is February 21, 2026.

The American Heritage Festival
2026-02-21 08:00 - 2026-02-22 17:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Graham’s Historic Farm, 843 McCutcheon Rd., Lake City, SC, 29560, United States
The American Heritage Festival is held on Graham’s Historic Farm, where General Francis Marion staged attacks against the British and brought British prisoners in 1780-1781. Revolutionary encampments and battle reenactments are held along with period presenters, speakers, and sutlers.
French and Indian War Reenactors will join us this year for Braddock’s Defeat to show how the revolutionary era leaders were trained, and where they gained their leadership skills.
WWII American, British, Italian and German Reenactors will encamp, demonstrate weapons and have battle reenactments. General George Patton’s grandson will attend and speak.
Each period is surrounded by woods making it look and feel correct.
Welcome Reenactors. Register at www.theamericanheritagefestival.com

18th Century Artisan Show
2026-02-06 09:00 - 2026-02-07 16:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Carlisle Expo Center, 100 K Street, Carlisle, PA, 17013, United States
The nineteenth annual 18th Century Artisan’s Show will be held on Friday, February 6 and Saturday, February 7, 2026, at the Carlisle Expo Center, 100 K Street in Carlisle, PA 17013.

The 18th Century Artisan’s Show features over 150 tables displaying and offering for sale the finest Contemporary American Folk Art from the 1750 to 1850 period. In addition, antique muzzleloading rifles, component parts suppliers and period antiques are included at the show.
The operators of this event endeavor to have a diverse group of artisans and craftsmen exhibit their creations, including period jewelers, potters, cabinet workers, furniture makers, flintlock rifles, powder horns, blacksmiths, knife and bag makers, leatherworkers, tin ware, silver work, historic publications, painters and more!

Artisans who are invited to exhibit their wares have researched their specialty and pay close attention to making their items in an authentic, artistic and high-quality manner and are among the best in the country at their chosen art form.

The show is open to the public for admission of $10.00 per day. Hours are 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Friday, February 6, and 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 7, 2026.

For additional information please visit us on Facebook: 18th Century Artisan Show
Or, call Art DeCamp at 814-643-6343

Show organized by Artisan’s Show, LLC

Talk on Importance of Taverns in Colonial America
2026-01-28 18:00 - 22:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Blue Ball Barn, 1 St. Rocco Way,, Wilmington, DE, 19802, United States
The Importance of Taverns in America – The Tavern Act ensured that public houses were constructed along England’s (and her colony’s) major highways and at her ports. This was done principally to support commerce but since these were often the largest and most accessible buildings in many communities, taverns took a major role in keeping communities together, sharing news, and ensuring that the government functioned. Taverns hosted militia musters, court proceedings, polls, and post offices. The tavern was where people gathered to share news and engage in trade. These institutions were far more than just bars and hotels, they were the heart of many communities, second only to the church. The Admiral of the Blue Apron discusses how the tavern was instrumental in both preventing anarchy and driving revolution in the American colonies.

Battle of The Village: Reenactment 2026
2026-01-09 13:00 - 2026-01-11 14:00 (America/Indiana/Knox) | Historic Blakeley State Park, 34745 AL-225, Spanish Fort, AL, 36527, United States
245th Anniversary Event
This event will take place January 9 to 11, 2026 at the Historic Blakeley State Park.
Historic Context:
After the loss of Mobile to the Spanish in 1780, British General John Campbell launched a counter attack on Mobile. On the morning of January 7, 1781, the British forces arrived to siege a palisade fort constructed by the Spanish on the far side of the bay; this was located near a settlement called “French Village” or “The Village.” The British forces, led by Colonel Johann von Hanxleden, fell into disarray and were repelled after the sudden death of their commander during the battle.
Reenactor Packet:
CLICK HERE to download the Reenactor Packet (official schedule, safety policies, clothing standards, etc.) for the event.
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Reenactor Registration:
CLICK HERE to register yourself or your living history organization. You will be contacted by e-mail after submitting this form to confirm your registration. You must receive e-mail confirmation to participate–random walk-ins will NOT be accepted.
