We all know of the Mason/Dixon line but Charles Mason and Jerimiah Dixon only surveyed about 50 miles of this border. David Rittenhouse and Andrew Ellicott finished the line. Come learn the real story.
We often remember David Rittenhouse as a scientist and founder of the mint but he was also America's premier authority on geography and surveying. Come to the Jonathan Hager House Museum and discuss how Mason and Dixon abandoned their famous line and Rittenhouse and Ellicott finished it settling a long standing land dispute between Maryland […]
21st Annual Cook Forest French & Indian War Encampment Cook Forest State Park and the Sawmill Center for the Arts will host a series of living history events depicting life during the French & Indian War. Highlights of this full two-day encampment include children’s programs, woodland natives, cannon and musket firing demonstrations, sutler camp, council […]
Historic Fort Wayne, Inc. will host the Siege of Fort Wayne 1812, June 7 - 8 at The Old Fort in Fort Wayne, Indiana. 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 […]
Join us for the 10th Annual Field of Honor celebration, to be held at the Jacobus Vanderveer House & Museum, located at River Road Park in Bedminster, NJ. This inspiring tribute honors those who have bravely served our country, featuring a stunning display of over 200 American flags. On Saturday June 7, from 11 am […]
The Friends of the Jacobus Vanderveer House will host our 10th Annual Field of Honor ® at River Road Park, Bedminster, NJ. The tribute will celebrate our nation’s independence, honoring all those who have proudly served our great country, with a beautiful display of over 200 American flags on the north field of the park […]
In Defense Of Liberty June 14, 2025. Programs at 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. The Battle of Bunker Hill is now infamous. The effects of revolution are spilling onto the Virginia frontier and men have mustered, preparing to march in defense of liberty. A heartfelt symbol of home is presented, both as a reminder and […]
In Defense Of Liberty June 14, 2025. Program at 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. The shadow of revolution darkens Powell’s Valley. Provisions are laid. Powder and ball are gathered. Journey to Martin’s Station and join the men of Fincastle County as they prepare to travel to Shepherdstown. Upon assembly, if necessity commands, they will defend […]
Come celebrate and learn about the 250th anniversary of Jefferson County WV's most significant Revolutionary War happening: the Bee Line March. In that march, during the early days of the War, a company of 98 riflemen from in and around Mecklenburg, VA (now Shepherdstown, WV) responded to a call from the Continental Congress to aid […]
Visitors can meet authentically clad and equipped military and civilian reenactors who will discuss the everyday lives of Civil War soldiers, and the roles civilians played in supporting them. Feel the thunder of artillery and hear accounts from civilians in 1860's and take a stroll through the military camps. Have your picture taken using authentic […]
Dads, Dairy & Moo-velous Fun at Johnston Farm Forget the neckties and grill tools — this Father’s Day weekend, give Dad something he really wants: ice cream, cow encounters, and free admission! On June 14 and 15, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Johnston Farm & Indian Agency in Piqua, Ohio, is churning […]
Dads, Dairy & Moo-velous Fun at Johnston Farm Forget the neckties and grill tools — this Father’s Day weekend, give Dad something he really wants: ice cream, cow encounters, and free admission! On June 14 and 15, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Johnston Farm & Indian Agency in Piqua, Ohio, is churning […]
Dads, Dairy & Moo-velous Fun at Johnston Farm Forget the neckties and grill tools — this Father’s Day weekend, give Dad something he really wants: ice cream, cow encounters, and free admission! On June 14 and 15, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Johnston Farm & Indian Agency in Piqua, Ohio, is churning […]
Dads, Dairy & Moo-velous Fun at Johnston Farm Forget the neckties and grill tools — this Father’s Day weekend, give Dad something he really wants: ice cream, cow encounters, and free admission! On June 14 and 15, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Johnston Farm & Indian Agency in Piqua, Ohio, is churning […]
Fort Loudoun was built in 1756 by the colony of Pennsylvania, served as a supply depot during the French and Indian War, was the site of the Cherokee Indian council of 1758, and it was the site of a pre-Rev War uprising, the Black Boys Rebellion of 1765. Step back in time and visit an […]
Call to arms...Take Notice men 16 to 60 needed to fight for the cause. Come and witness how the men of 18th Century were recruited and trained to fight for independence.
A Shot Of Vengeance June 28, 2025. Programs at 10:00 am, 12:00 pm, 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm Artillery lends dignity to what would otherwise be considered a vulgar brawl. Join the artillery encampment at Martin’s Station, visit with “Vengeance” and her crew, and experience the equipment and techniques of artillery on the frontier during […]
The Connellsville Historical Society is in the midst of planning the 22nd" anniversary of our celebration of Braddock's Crossing of the Yough, which will be held the weekend of June 27-29th, 2025. Originally this event was organized as Connellsville's contribution to the Age of Empire celebrating the United States involvement in the period known […]
A Declaration Of Independence July 4, 2025 A Reading of the Declaration of Independence at 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. The Second Continental Congress ratified the Declaration of Independence, leaving ties to the English crown in ruin and the North American colonies in an open state of rebellion. Join Captain Martin as word of liberty […]
As The Hammer Falls July 12, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Programs at 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. - With ties to England severed, all imports to the American colonies have abruptly ended. Firelocks, swords, axes, and knives are now necessary but in short supply. Blacksmiths across Virginia are being called upon. Without […]
French and Indian War and American Revolutionary War Military Encampment. 1750s-1780s welcome. Sutlers welcome. Preregistration is required. Two tacticals daily. Amenities are wonderful for this encampment: wood, water, ice, powder ration, modern bath 24/7, showers, Saturday dinner, and food for purchase on site. Set up Friday after 12 noon. Contact Brent Kemmer: [email protected]
The final event of Shepherdstown WV's Bee Line March 250th Anniversary will be an encampment of Revolutionary War reenactors at Shepherdstown's Morgan's Grove Park on July 19, 2025. This will be a family-friendly event: admission will be free and everyone will be welcome. Come out and learn about the Bee Line March and the Revolutionary […]
Who says you have to wait until December to enjoy a little Christmas magic? Step back in time and experience the holiday spirit with a mid-summer twist! Tour the Johnston House and see it decked in antique Victorian ornaments in the drawing room and vintage tableware in the dining room. The parents' bedroom will showcase […]
Celebration and recreation of the 262nd Anniversary of the Battle of Bushy Run, the pivotal battle of Pontiac's War. Our event features two days of battle reenactments. British troops and provincial rangers face off against a coalition of Native American forces from across the Great Lakes region. The weekend event also features speakers, open reenactor […]
Celebration and recreation of the 262nd Anniversary of the Battle of Bushy Run, the pivotal battle of Pontiac's War. Our event features two days of battle reenactments. British troops and provincial rangers face off against a coalition of Native American forces from across the Great Lakes region. The weekend event also features speakers, open reenactor […]
