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


– Rudyard Kipling

Fort Yargo Living History Society 11th Annual Market Fair

Fort Yargo State Park 210 South Board Street, Winder, GA, United States

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.

Tennessee River History/ Heritage/ & Weaponry Festival

Saltillo Community Center 47680 Hwy 69, Saltillo, TN, United States

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.)

18th Century Market Faire

Davidson's Fort Historic Park 140 Bud Hogan Rd, Old Fort, United States

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

$5.00

Women on the Frontier at Fort Boonesborough State Park

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 […]

Grassy Run Heritage Rendezvous

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

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 […]

M20CW-Soldiers Thru Time-Living History Timeline 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 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 […]

Free

Bloody Lake Rendezvous

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.

Fort Wayne’s Historic Old Fort Education Day – 2022

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

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 […]

World War II Remembrance Days

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.

Outdoor activities are free. Museum admission applies.

Muster on the St. Mary’s

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

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 […]

Appalachian Festival

1700 – 1840 Living History 6201 Kellogg Ave, Cincinnati, OH, United States

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 […]

$12.00

Olde Tyme Arts and Kraft Fair

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

First Year Event!  Early Settler Theme/War of 1812 Music on 14 May 2:00 pm  by Dennis Stroughmatt and L'Espirit Creole

Free

VIRGINIA: AMERICA’S FIRST FRONTIER

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

By May of 1775, men, women, and children were heading west, deep into the harsh wilderness. They follow a trace that leads them to a life of freedom. However, that freedom is often overshadowed by hardships, the likes of which many have never known. The further onto the western fringe they travel, the more important […]

Early Ohio on the Portage – 2022

Wood County Museum 13660 County Home Rd, Bowling Green

Join us for Exploration and settlement of the Early Days of northwest Territory, the State of Ohio, and Ohio Country -  especially along and near the Portage River in Wood County. Timeline Historical Event for 1750-1865.  Experience Military, Native Americans, Settlers, Political Growth, and Home Life Activities. See well-known characters of days gone by at […]

39th Annual Southeastern Primitive Rendezvous

Come rendezvous with us near the fork of Sycamore Creek and Battle Creek in Springfield, Tennessee where the Battle Creek Massacre took place in June or July of 1780, when a party of Choctaws and Chickasaws killed Joseph Renfro and about twenty persons in total as they left Renfro Station for safety and only one […]

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. Any Military, Civilian or Eastern Woodland Native of the Great Lakes, NW Territory […]

Logan’s Fort Siege of 1777

Logan's Station 500 Martin Luther King Street, Stanford, KY, United States

5th annual reenactment

Crossroads Rendezvous

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

The 3rd Annual Crossroads Rendezvous returns to Peninsula Park in Saukville, WI May 20-22, 2022.  This juried living history event focuses on the Fur Trade in Wisconsin from 1750-1840. Learn more at www.CrossroadsRendezvous.org

$2 – $18

Settler’s Encampment on the Auglaize

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

Settler's Encampment is a young but growing event held at the historic Auglaize Village and Farm Museum. A fun and interesting site with plenty of room and easy access to the camp area, which is a dedicated area allowing both visitors and participants to literally "step back in time."

Spring Trade Days at Fort Boonesborough State Park

Fort Boonesborough State Park 4375 Boonesborough Rd., Richmond, KY

Visit a social and business gathering of merchants, traders, artisans, Native Americans, militia members, long hunters, scouts, and other frontier characters. Listen to period music, visit camps, and shop for 18th-century goods as you compare life today to 245 years ago. Merchants and Traders welcome. All Vendors, please contact the park.

Spirit of Vincennes Rendezvous

Spirit of Vincennes - Rendezvous 401 S 2nd St, Vincennes, IN, United States

18th Century Trade Fair Watch as craftsmen demonstrate skills of the 18th century creating items that are both utilitarian and artistic. Visit merchants selling wares that would have been available to early residents. Witness entertainers performing shows and music from the early part of our country’s history. Food vendors create tasty dishes that will take […]

The Siege of Fort Wayne 1812

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

While now a peaceful area, the confluence of the Three Rivers was once the front line in a battle that could have decided the fate of the entire Northwest Territory.  Reenactors from across the country will recreate the Siege of Fort Wayne during the War of 1812.  This weekend at the Old Fort will include […]

Admission is FREE Donations accepted at the gate.