If history were taught in the form of stories, it would never be forgotten.
– Rudyard Kipling
We feature a Militia Group and Musters. 18th Century Dance Company. Many 18th Century Vendors, Black Smith demonstrations. And many Persons camping in Period correct tents.
Family friendly event aimed at the preservation of our history & ancestors. This event will be packed full of demonstrations, and hands on activities. Demonstrations will range from ( Period encampments/ cooking/ flintknapping/woodworking/ soap making/ firearm and artillery demonstrations/Field hospital & surgeon/ Colonial church service/ sutlers/ trade blankets/ Food & crafts/etc.)
Come out to browse and shop. 18th-century related items. Books, Pottery, pewter items, toys, and much much more. $5.00 gate fee adults 13 and older, want to sell $5.00 setup
Join Guest Interpreter Pam Eddy and the women of Fort Boonesborough to learn about a woman’s life in the 18th century. This year’s topics will include Lighting, Childbirth, Firearms and Blackpowder along with a special presentation by Dolly the first slave/black woman at the fort. Sunday will include topics on “how to dress” for women […]
The Grassy Run Heritage Rendezvous is the largest living history event in Southwest Ohio and has been for almost 30 years. Due to Covid restrictions we had to cancel in 2020 and 2021, but now we are back and have moved to a new location. Thanks to the Goshen Township Historical Society we are holding […]
The Museum of 20th Century Warfare and Ft. Harrison State Park will be hosting “Soldiers Thru Time” at the 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 period or […]
Pre-1840 Encampment in Wisconsin. Emphasis is Fur Trade Era but any period from 1600-1840 acceptable. Shooting, tomahawk and knife throwing, primitive archery competitions, children’s games, evening entertainment, good and period appropriate vendors — a wonderful 6 day family event.
Students and teachers visit Fort Wayne's Historic Old Fort for a day of Indiana History. Reenactors and sutlers, soldiers and civilians present living history of various eras Friday, May 6 from 9AM to 2PM. This event is open to preregistered participants only. A public event, Muster on the St. Mary's a Timeline Event follows on […]
Daily Battle Reenactments @ 11:30 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. both days. Weapons and Artillery Demonstrations. Living History & Camp Displays. Military and Food Vendors. Outdoor Military Park. Museum and Annex will be open at normal admission prices.
Cooks, bakers, and craftmen, musicians, warriors and their officers bring history to life at Fort Wayne's Historic Old Fort. Weapons through the ages, ancient to modern resound across the meadow. Hammers on the anvil and tunes from traditional instruments ring through the air. Stop at the Old Fort Bake Sale for something special and light […]
One of the springtime’s most popular family festivals, the Appalachian Festival will be Mother's Day Weekend at Coney Island. It will feature old-time music, handmade crafts, storytelling, dancing, an authentic pioneer village, mouth-watering food, and more. The Appalachian Community Development Association’s Mission Our mission is to promote the social, educational, and cultural development within the […]
First Year Event! Early Settler Theme/War of 1812 Music on 14 May 2:00 pm by Dennis Stroughmatt and L'Espirit Creole
‘Tell me and I forget.
Teach me and I remember.
Involve me and I learn.’
– Benjamin Franklin
