Reenacting Schedule

The American Heritage Festival
2025-02-15 - 2025-02-16 | Graham’s Historic Farm, 843 McCutcheon Rd., Lake City, SC, 29560, United States
Graham’s Historic Farm is where Francis Marion staged attacks against the British in 1780 when all other Continental forces in the southern army were either dead or captured after the Siege of Savannah, the Siege of Charles Town, and the Battle of Camden. Additionally, British prisoners were brought to the farm after the Battle of Tearcoat Swamp. In celebration of Marion and his men being credited as the catalyst for changing the course of the war, Graham’s Historic Farm and the 2nd South Carolina Revolutionary Regiment host a weekend of encampments, displays, presentations, historical speakers, and battle reenactments. Regiments that participate often include, the Kingsbury Artillery, 3rd Continental Dragoons, New Jersey Light Infantry, SC Militia, Queen’s Rangers, the Royal 33 of Foot, and the 23 Royal Fusiliers. In 2025 the American Heritage Festival will also be highlighting the Scotch- Irish Games in honor of those Scot- Irish men from the former Williamsburg area who fought under Marion. Additionally, WWII encampments, displays, and speakers can be seen along with daily battle reenactments. The festival highlights speakers such as Durant Ashmore, on South Carolina Militia; Ron Brown, USAF Special Operations Museum Curator, on comparative operations today with the tactics of Francis Marion; and General George Patton’s grandson, Pat Waters
Graham’s Historic Farm is also inviting French and Indian War reenactors this year. The farm is divided into fields surrounded by forest, which makes each place look like the period being displayed.
Lee Marion – Descendant of Francis Marion’s half brother will be taking part in the festivities. Music, food, beer & wine will be available.
Go to www.theamericanheritagefestival.com for more information and to register.

“David Rittenhouse”, President of American Philosophical Society, presents Big Science of the 18th Century
2025-02-23 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville)
We are all familiar with the impact of Enlightenment thinking on the politics of the American Revolutions. Overtures or Locke and Rousseau are found in debates leading to the Declaration of Independence and the Federalist Papers debating the Constitution. Thomas Pane forcefully renounces the ideas of hereditary rule (Common Sense) and Patrick Henry literally screams for the ideals of the Enlightenment from his Virginia Statehouse lectern. America was founded on a platform of refutation of Establishment and support of traditional political power. At the same time, and for many of the same reasons, there is a global revolution in scientific thought during the 18th Century. Long held beliefs about how the world works, its origins, and the nature of natural philosophy were being challenged.

Old TownTrade Faire
2025-03-01 09:00 - 2025-03-02 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 1st, 9-5 pm March 2nd, 9-3 pm Admission is $4, and Children under 12 are free.

Operation Queen: WWII Reenactment(Simmulation)
2025-03-15 - 2025-03-16 | Parker’s Airsoft Field, 3450 Clover Rd, Bethel, OH 45106, Bethel, OH, 45106, United States
Hello ! My name is Daniel and I’m reaching out on behalf of Parker’s Airsoft Field. We are currently in our 3rd year of our WWII Reenactment(Simulation) we call it thus due to using Airsoft guns instead of real firearms and blanks. what lacks in gunshots makes up for with real projectiles, and other battlefield hazards of the Battle of the Hurtgen, We want to host historically accurate, intense, safe, fun events. The Field is an Airsoft Field in Batavia Ohio call Parker’s Airsoft Field and is based around Airsoft. The Event requires Era correct Uniform and Equipment. We use period accurate chains of commands etc. . We want to offer a new experience for WWII Reenactors and enjoyers with a way to experience the Heat of Combat and the worry about actual projectiles. and other hazards. We use things from Guns to Grenades, Fragmentation, Bang and Smoke as well as Mines and booby traps. We encourage roleplaying during the event. It lasts for 12-24 hours depending and is a Milsim event Players arrive they must bring everything they need with them onto the field. This year we would like to set up Period accurate camps for the Allied and Axis sides respectively. The Field is owned by a U.S Veteran who holds history in high regard and hosts a large Vietnam Era event each year that sells out within a month. now he wants to give Operation Queen the chance to grow like his No Front Line Event (Vietnam Event) The Website for the field is https://parkersairsoft.com/ and there is also a discord where Larry ( The Field Owner) can be reached.

Kalamazoo Living History Show 2025
2025-03-15 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-16 09:00 - 16:00 (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.

Historical 1812 Era Clothing Workshop
2025-03-22 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Kentucky/Louisville)
1812 Era Historical Clothing Program
Saturday, March 22, 2025
at Heritage Hall Christian School, 6401 W River Rd Muncie, IN 47304 10:00 am.

Mark your calendar now for Sat. March 22, 2025, when Victoria Brady will present an 1812 Era Historical Clothing Program. The program will last 1 ½ hour. The presentation held at the Heritage Hall Christian School, 6401 W River Rd Muncie, IN 47304 which will begin at 10:00 am which is free and open to the public.
Victoria Brady Biographical Sketch
* Genealogist – including assisting others in joining SAR and DAR.
* Living history participant in the eras of Civil War, French & Indian war,
Revolutionary War, War of 1812, and the 1890s FL frontier.

* Author of multiple books on historic topics such as historic foods and cooking techniques and clothing, authored articles on 18th and 19th century material culture for historic magazines including Early American Life, Citizen’s Companion, and the Civil War Courier.
A regular columnist for the Spencer, WV newspaper. Articles are on gardening in WV- modern and historic contexts.

* Both Martin and Vickie make historic clothing for themselves and others.
* Vickie is a member of the DAR for over 30 years, currently Conservation Chair Kanawha Valley Chapter
* Service medals recipient from SAR
* Master Gardener certified in AL and WV – currently Kanawha Valley chapter.
* Certified in the WV Wild Yards program and in Pollinators of WV and the Appalachians.
Victoria Brady, Author, demonstrator, speaker thistledewbooks@yahoo.com <thehistoricfoodie.wordpress.com> <bradysfaithfulreproductions.com>

Early Frontier Days
2025-03-29 10:00 - 2025-03-30 17:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Rocky Mount State Historic Site, 200 Hyder Hill, Piney Flats, TN, 37686, United States
Experience life on the early American frontier at Early Frontier Days, presented by the Rocky Mount Historical Association & Overmountain Victory Trail Association (OVTA)! This immersive living history event brings the 18th century to life with hands-on demonstrations, engaging presentations, and dramatic storytelling.
Event Highlights:
• Living History Demonstrations: Watch weaving, blacksmithing, and other frontier trades in action.
• Militia Encampment: Discover 18th-century military life and learn survival skills.
• Historical Presentations: Uncover the Overmountain Men’s pivotal role in the American Revolution.
• Explore Historic Buildings: Meet costumed interpreters inside the Cobb House and original cabins.
• Storytelling by the Fire: Enjoy captivating tales of frontier life under the stars.
Featured Talks & Demonstrations:

𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐬!

𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟗-𝟑𝟎, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 | 𝐑𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐲 𝐌𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐢𝐭𝐞, 𝐏𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐅𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐬, 𝐓𝐍
𝟏𝟎:𝟎𝟎 𝐀𝐌 – 𝟓:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌 (𝐆𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝟗:𝟑𝟎 𝐀𝐌) | 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 (𝟏𝟏:𝟎𝟎 𝐀𝐌)

Travel back to the 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐫 with 𝐑𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐲 𝐌𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐢𝐭𝐞 and the 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (OVTA)! This 𝐭𝐰𝐨-𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 brings history to life with 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬-𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 exploring the world of 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐧, 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐬𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐬.

𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐬 & 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬

‣ 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲 (𝟏𝟎:𝟎𝟎 𝐀𝐌 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲) – Welcome, militia drills & OVTA presentation
‣ 𝐓𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞 (𝟏𝟏:𝟎𝟎 𝐀𝐌 𝐒𝐚𝐭 & 𝟏:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌 𝐒𝐮𝐧) – Rocky Mount’s role in America’s founding
‣ 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐧 & 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 (𝟏:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌 𝐒𝐚𝐭 & 𝟐:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌 𝐒𝐮𝐧) – OVTA storytelling
‣ 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝟐:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌 𝐒𝐚𝐭 & 𝟑:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌 𝐒𝐮𝐧) – Stories of resilience & leadership
‣ 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞 – Pioneer tales of survival & courage

𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬-𝐎𝐧 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 (𝟏𝟎:𝟑𝟎 𝐀𝐌 – 𝟒:𝟑𝟎 𝐏𝐌)
𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬
𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠
𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚 𝐄𝐧𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 & 𝐌𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐄𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭
𝐅𝐮𝐫 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 & 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬
𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐖𝐚𝐫 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐄𝐱𝐡𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐭

𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧: Get your tickets online! 1-day & 2-day passes available

𝐁𝐮𝐲 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐓𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐰𝐰.𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐲𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐮𝐦.𝐜𝐨𝐦

This family-friendly event is perfect for history lovers of all ages. Come walk in the footsteps of pioneers, soldiers, and storytellers as we celebrate the spirit of the early frontier!
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World War II Reenactment April 4-5, 2025
2025-04-04 09:00 - 2025-04-05 17:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Auglaize Village and Farm Museum, 12296 Krouse Rd., Defiance, OH, 43512, United States
Participant early setup on April 3rd for the reenactment: There will be a camp area, open to the public, and then stations where reenactors will discuss different aspects of being a soldier during different points of. the war. We are also looking at having a ‘recruiting area’ for kids, where they would learn some basic drill – standing at attention, marching, etc. We have invited some of the other side (Germans) to join us, so that some of their perspective can be shared too. There will be public “battles” on Friday and Saturday to demonstrate some of the different skills and tactics used, and just how difficult combat could be for the soldiers. School Day April 4th.
All types of military equipment, supplies, vehicles to include tracked vehicles are welcome. AuGlaize Village is a wonderful area to hold an event like this reenactment.
Participants can contact the following for more information on Battle Plan:
Trenton Coleman at trentcoleman35@yahoo.com
World War II participants please register by sending email to: villageauglaize@gmail.com and copy trentcoleman35@yahoo.com
The Village opens at 9 am on Friday April 4 for school day with various learning stations starting at 10 am. The small squad skirmish reenactment is to take place after lunch.
April 5th the Village opens at 9 am with camps open about 10 am. There will be a morning small squad skirmishes at 11 am and an afternoon battle at about 2 pm

REGIMENTAL BREWMEISTER in Crown Forces Camp at Jersey Old Time Village
2025-04-05 08:00 - 2025-04-06 17:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | East Jersey Old Town Village, 1050 River Road, Piscataway, NJ, 08854, United States
Join the Kings Men as we quash the rebellion. The Crown Forces will occupy East Jersey Old Time Village and with them comes the Regimental Brewmeister ensuring the men are healthy.

Fort de Chartres Colonial Market Faire! You're invited to a Bouillion!
2025-04-05 10:00 - 2025-04-06 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Fort De Chartres, 1350 State Route 155, Prairie du Rocher, IL, 62277, United States
You’re invited to the Fort de Chartres Colonial Market Faire!

Saturday and Sunday, April 5th – 6th
NEW THIS YEAR – Billiard Hall & 18th Century Game Room

– Bouillion Saturday evening –

(It’s pronounced “BOO yaw”, and it’s an 18th century style Nouvelle Francais house party)
Dinner, Music, & Merriment Into the Wee Hours

1350 State Rte 155
Prairie Du Rocher, IL 62277
Fort de Chartres Colonial Market Faire
A Juried Living History Event 1750-1790
Shooting competitions both days
Vendors, Blanket traders, and Peddlers
Stickball Game and Petite Voyageur Competition (Children’s Games)
Re-enactors must be juried to attend this event.
To have an application packet e-mailed to you,
contact Djuana (dooWAHnah) Tucker by FB msg, text or call 618-975-8897,
or send an email to fdcmarketfair@gmail.com.
The “Fort de Chartres Colonial Market Faire’ Facebook Event Page’ is now live!!!
Click ‘Interested’ or ‘Going’ to keep up to date about the details of the event. You don’t want to miss it!
This event is free and open to the public.
For more information,
contact the site at (618) 284-7230
or email lesamisdufortdechartres@gmail.com.
Sponsored by Les Amis du Fort de Chartres

Opening Weekend
2025-04-05 10:00 - 2025-04-06 16:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | East Jersey Old Town Village, 1050 River Road, Piscataway, NJ, 08854, United States
British Occupy East Jersey Old Time Village We will have Artisans, Military presentations, Talks on American Revolution, and much more…

D'Arbonne Folklife Festival Living History Timeline
2025-04-10 08:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Discovery Place: Union Museum of History and Art, 211 North Main Street, Farmerville, LA, 71241, United States
Discovery Place: The Union Museum of Art and History invites us to participate in a living history timeline event Saturday, October 4 as part of their annual D’Arbonne Folk Festival. Living historians can portray their favorite era–Spanish and French explorers through the American Civil War and on to Westward Expansion. Which time period would you like to do? Thanks!

2025 NRLHF Southeastern Primitive Rendezvous
2025-04-10 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | NRHLF Southeastern, 561 AL-165, Fort Mitchell, AL, 36856, United States
The NRLHF Southeastern Primitive Rendezvous is a celebration of the 1830’s Rocky Mountain Fur Trade Rendezvous and the earlier trade fairs, when hunters, trappers, Native Americans, and fur company dealers met in the wilderness to exchange furs for manufactured goods from the East. The 2025 event will be held at Fort Mitchell, Alabama located at 561 AL-165, Fort Mitchell, AL 36856. Come and visit this very important historic spot and learn the role it played in Alabama settlement and Statehood. Also, the rich history of the Creek Indian Nation is all around us here at Fort Mitchell.

Tennessee River Rendezvous
2025-04-11 - 2025-04-12 | Tennessee River Rendzvous, 45870 Hwy 69, Saltillo, TN, 38370, United States
Living History (Timeline) Event. This event allows the public to experience historically accurate camps/ living historians/ hands on activities/ historical speakers/ & Reenactments (French Indian / Civil War / WW2) plus much more! 2025 will be year 5 for this event! We currently have living historians from 27 different states join us for this event. We host the public, along with local & home school groups on Friday & Saturday. This event is FREE admittance & parking to the public! Our average spectator turnout is 6,000 during the 2-day event. Saturday evening, we will host a ” Dance Through Time” on site, where the public can experience & join in on music and dancing from the Colonial / Civil War/ & WW2 periods. This is a ticketed event for the public. Along with the historical activities we will have multiple period sutlers/ craft vendors / period root beer saloon / & multiple food trucks.
Tennessee River Rendezvous

Even Temper: The Art of Hardening Steel in a Frontier Forge
2025-04-12 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Wilderness Road State Park, 8051 Wilderness Rd., Ewing, VA, 24248, United States
Even Temper: The Art of Hardening Steel in a Frontier Forge
April 12, 2025. 10:00 a.m. – *3:00 p.m.
– *Program at 4:30 –

Flame and hammer. The tools and importance of the blacksmith have been the same for centuries. On the vast Virginia frontier of the late 18th century, the skills of a smith were highly desired, though deeply bound in the nature of the trade. Witness the blacksmiths of Martin’s Station temper steel and create a masterpiece from deep within in the heart of our frontier forge.

Other details:
Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 276-445-3065
Email Address: WildernessRoad@dcr.virginia.gov

Spring Garrison
2025-04-12 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-13 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Fort Loudoun Tennessee, 338 Fort Loudoun Road, Vonore, TN, 37885, United States
Discover what life was like at Fort Loudoun, the western most point of the British Empire during the French and Indian War, as reenactors bring the fort back to life.
See soldiers and Cherokee going about their day, training, firing cannons, working about the fort, and demonstrating professions of the time. There will be blacksmiths working the forge, a surgeon in the infirmary, and soldiers living in the barracks. Be sure to visit the Cherokee at Tuskegee located outside the fort gates. Bring the family to learn about life on the frontier and how the British and Cherokee worked together against the French.
The Fort will be open from 10:00 AM-5:00 PM on Saturday, and 10:00 AM-2:00 PM on Sunday.
For more information please call the park office at (423) 420-2331.

The Annual Battle of Bound Brook Living History Weekend
2025-04-12 10:00 - 2025-04-13 16:00 (America/New_York) | The Abraham Staats House, 17 Von Steuben Lane, South Bound Brook, NJ, 08880, United States
Held each spring to commemorate the actual Battle of Bound Brook that took place April 13, 1777, during the American Revolution. The two-day event features 18th-century street battles, military drills and camp life, portrayed by living history reenactors as American and British troops, camp followers, sutlers (merchants selling goods) and others of that period.

Colonial Market Faire
2025-04-19 10:00 - 16:30 (America/Kentucky/Louisville)
Shop at the market as the colonials did in the 18th Century

Lexington-Concord 250th Anniversary Commemorative Encampment
2025-04-19 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-20 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Veterans Memorial Museum, 100 Southwest Veterans Way, Chehalis, WA, 98532, United States
Join us for a weekend of engaging Revolutionary War era military demonstrations, fife and drum music, and an 18th century living history camp at the Veterans Memorial Museum in Chehalis, WA. Entertaining and educational activities for all!
Learn how an 18th century cannon is fired- then see it happen!
Watch the infantry regiments drill and fire their muskets !
Study 18th century replica maps with the HMS Chatham.
Talk with Patriot and Loyalist civilians in camp.
Listen to battle-ready songs of the Columbia Fife & Drum.
See how life was lived in the Revolutionary War Era.
Learn about the significance of the Battles of Lexington and Concord!
Gain fascinating insights into the lives of soldiers, civilians, and sailors of the 18th century. Meet and learn from our represented units at the event:

43rd Regiment of Foot (British infantry)
3rd New Hampshire (American infantry)
Artillery (Royal and Continental)
Fife & Drum (marching band)
HMS Chatham
Colonial Civilians

Donations are appreciated. Free parking and restrooms are available. Handicap accessible grounds. Homeschool groups welcome. Families and children encouraged.
LEARN MORE HERE!

Cannonball Tavern at Fort Mifflin on the Delaware
2025-04-19 16:00 - 22:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Fort Mifflin, 6400 Hog Island Road, Philadelphia, PA, 19153, United States
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.
Join our friends at Fort Mifflin to experience the ambiance of a colonial-era tavern in Philadelphia when Fort Mifflin transforms one of her casemates into the Cannonball Tavern, complete with authentic craft brewed beverages and hearty tavern fare. Enjoy 18th century tavern games, the warm glow of a cozy fire, lively toasting, live music, and the company of civilians and soldiers of the era. The outdoor fire pit and cannon demonstrations complete the scene. Period attire welcome but not required.
No outside food or drink permitted.
SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY! Extend your experience and spend the night in the Soldier’s Barracks or Casemates, or camp out on the Parade Ground. This opportunity valid only with purchase of a Tavern ticket.

The Annual Fort Frederick 18th Century Market Fair
2025-04-24 09:00 - 2025-04-27 15:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Fort Frederick, 11100 Fort Frederick Rd, Big Pool, MD, 21711, United States
The Annual Fort Frederick
18th Century Market Fair
April 24 – 27, 2025
Friends of Fort Frederick State Park and the staff of Fort Frederick State Park are pleased to host the 29th annual 18th Century Market Fair.
Sutlers (period vendors) selling 18th century wares including pottery, tin and copper ware, clothing, material and patterns, books, fireplace and cooking hardware, flintlock muskets and accoutrements, horn wares, paintings and prints, lanterns and much more are joined by colorful entertainers as you time travel back to an authentic 18th century market fair.
Campfire smoke fills the spring air as hundreds of fair-goers of all ages dressed in colonial clothing portray artisans, soldiers, ladies & gentlemen, Native Americans, traders, and servants inhabit the fair. Blanket trading is conducted in the camper area.
The Fair is open to sutlers, traders, street vendors and entertainers as well as individuals, groups, military units and American Indians portraying the appropriate time period and geographic area, representing eastern North America from 1730 through 1790.
The Fair is a Juried Event for camper and sutlers, but open daily to all visitors.

PUBLIC – DAY VISITORS
Public are welcome Thursday, April 24 through Sunday, April 27, 2025.
Public hours are:
Thursday through Saturday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sunday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Admission:
$5 – Adults
$2 – 6 to 12 year olds
Free for:
– 5 years old and under
– Maryland State Park Golden Age Pass
– Maryland State Park Passport
– Maryland State Park Universal Disability Pass
– Every Kid in a Park Pass
– Active-Duty Military with ID
– Maryland National Guard with ID
– Veterans with ID

4 Day Pass – Available Thursday at the gate
– $15 – Adults
– $6 for 6 to 12 year olds

Grassy Run Heritage Rendezvous
2025-04-25 - 2025-04-26 | Cook Log Cabin Heritage Center, 6707 Goshen Road, Goshen, OH, 45122, United States
Begun as a commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Grassy Run in 1992, our event has evolved into an annual demonstration of life during the pre-1840 settlement period of southwest Ohio through living history. Located on the grounds of the Cook Log Cabin Heritage Center, and Goshen Local Schools High School, we offer students of local schools, the home-schooled, and the public a glimpse into the crafts and skills these pioneers needed to survive in what was then a vast wilderness. Numerous demonstrators of period crafts, some offering hands-on opportunities, and vendors of period wares will be present. Period interpreters will talk about their experiences during that time. For those who choose to camp, wood, water, and port-o-lets will be available. Call (513) 675-3934 or email us at GrassyRun@gmail.com for more information on participating and how to register.

Fury in the Feliciana Civil War Reenactment
2025-04-25 - 2025-04-27 | Louisiana, 11788 La. Hwy 965, Saint Francisville, LA, 70775, United States
April 26th & 27th The Civil War at Oakley, Battle and Living History 10AM to 3 PM Reenactors keep those registrations coming in! This year we are looking at those early war uniforms both North and South that we rarely get to see. Specialty impressions welcomed as are period civilian. From drills to dance, many activities are planned. Dinner Saturday night provided. Preregistration is required. For more information or to preregister please contact the park at 1-225-635-3739.

Buchanan Civil War Days April 25-27
2025-04-25 - 2025-04-27 | Buchanan Town Park, 485 Lowe St, Buchanan, VA, 24066, United States

STUMP BLUFF MILITIA - Spring Rendezvous
2025-04-25 09:00 - 2025-04-27 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Stump Bluff Rendezvous, 1124 Reece Hurt Rd., Edmonton, KY, 42129, United States
STUMP BLUFF MILITIA – Spring Rendezvous
April 25-27, 2025

1124 Reece Hurt Road, Edmonton KY 42129
Public Invited-Free Admission
(Gates close at 7PM to public)
Experience living history 1790-1840
Flintlock –: Smoothbore, Rifle, possible Woodswalk, Knife and Hawk
(Participants: Primitive attire required for camp, shoot, and prizes.)
Early camp setup April 23-24th
Shoot times Friday and Saturday 10am to 4PM prizes awarded Saturday
Camp meet and potluck (please bring a dish)
Saturday evening at 7:00PM (meat provided)
Water and firewood Available
All dogs kept on leash 10 foot or shorter. Remember not everyone loves your dog.
Camp fees $15.00 per person (camp or walk in, kids under 18 free)
Shoot Fees $15.00 plus $25 Blanket Prize
For additional info. Contact: Ronnie Gentry 270-670-6104

Ashville Ohio Reenactment Timeline/Grove of Heroes
2025-04-26 - 2025-04-27 | 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.

The Great War
2025-04-26 - 2025-04-27
Midway Village Museum, 6799 Guilford Road, Rockford, IL
The sights and sounds of The Great War will come to life when over 200 reenactors portraying soldiers and civilians from the United States and Europe come together in the museum’s historic village. This is a unique, not-to-miss immersive experience! See how soldiers lived and fought as you tour encampments, inspect a 150-yard trench system*, and witness narrated battle reenactments.
