If history were taught in the form of stories, it would never be forgotten.
– Rudyard Kipling
April 2023 is once again the time for the annual Grassy Run Heritage Rendezvous at the historic Cook Log Cabin Heritage Center. This is a pre-1840 historical encampment. The cabin will be open and a period blacksmith shop will be operating. The main camp will be on the grounds of Goshen High School, with access […]
Join us for our living history reenactment featuring 1750-1840 life with period clothing and encampments. Enjoy the trade fair, black powder shoots, knife and tomahawk throw, primitive bow shoot, skillet throw, and hearth cooking in the 1822 Log Cabin, and lots of live demonstrations and learning activities for the kids! Fun for the whole family.
The Annual Fort Frederick 18th Century Market Fair April 27 – 30, 2023 The Friends of Fort Frederick and staff of Fort Frederick State Park are pleased to announce that we will host the 27h annual 18th Century Market Fair in April 2023. The public are welcome Thursday, April 27th through Sunday, April 30th. Public hours […]
Five Medals at The Trace showcases a gathering of delightful demonstrators, merchants and general participants, combined with unique and interesting programming focused on the time period of 1750-1815.
Re live history at Beall Woods State Park! This is our 2nd annual event with focus on early settler period 1810's, but not exclusive... all re-enactors are welcome! We are looking for more demonstrators and craft vendors. Food trucks will be on site. Beall Woods is a beautiful old growth forest preserve with hiking trails […]
Hosted by the Museum of 20th Century Warfare in Fort Harrison State Park This is our our yearly timeline event where we feature various era's of military in different areas of Historic Camp Glenn near the museum. We encourage diverse military impressions to give our visitors exposure to soldiers from all periods of time. We […]
Come and see British Regular troops, French troops, colonial militia and Native forces battle for the empire in the wilderness of North America. Experience a colorful recreation of the French and Indian War (1754-1763) at the site of the annual Fair at New Boston. There will be a few merchants selling their wares and a […]
Traditional Black powder shoot. Matches consist of Paper and Metal targets but are open to the range officer discretion. NMLRA rules. $5.00 entry. Pre1840 attire is appreciated, but not necessary Caplock or Flintlock Muzzleloaders only http://thundercreeklongrifles.org/About-us/ Location: 8 miles East of Martinsville, IN, off of Bear Wallow Rd. Range in Valley off main road, Cabin […]
A living history experience celebrating Wisconsin's Fur Trade Era from 1750-1840. Open to the public. Participants are by invitation only - please contact [email protected] for more information.
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. Saturday 10am to 5pm. Sunday 10am to 4pm. Admission is $5 for Adults […]
We are looking for the different periods of history to come and help us make this a great event. If you have any questions or would like to receive the registration for the event, please feel free to contact us! We hope to see you there!
Living History Programming provided by Iredell Museums Inc. in Statesville North Carolina. Open Hearth cooking, needle crafts, period music, and different volunteer opportunities available. French and Indian War period with historic Fort Dobbs nearby.
Come join us for our 2nd annual Colonial Encampment on September 8th through the 15th. Set in Beautiful Old town, Idaho. Please see flyer for further details.
Our interest is in reenacting the lifestyle and skills common to the period 1640-1840 in North America. We strongly encourage period clothing, tentage, and accouterments. traditional Rendezvous values and our respect for the old ways prompts us to reward competitive excellence and trade beads. Early set-up on Thursday. Registration starts on Friday Cost is $25 […]
In the spring of 1813, the American position at Fort Meigs came under attack from British and Allied American Indian Armies. This event commemorates the dramatic nine day siege which defended Ohio in the War of 1812. First Siege - 1813 is a two-day encampment and reenactment within the 10 acre restored fort in Perrysburg, […]
Juried, Rev War encampment that focuses on the capture and death of Colonel William Crawford in 1782 on the grounds where the capture occurred. Artisans, Patriot, Native and British reenactors are welcome. Lantern Tour Fri night, 2 "captures" each day. Continental breakfast Sat & Sun, potluck Sat nite for participants, ham provided. Water, wood and […]
Behold the great revolution in military technology, the adoption of gunpowder. Crossbow to Cartridge is a living history event for the 15th-17th centuries. Military camps to explore, weapons demonstrations and lively engagement with the warriors and campfollowers of distant Europe and Early America. Living history enthusiasts are encouraged to register for participation
Demonstrating Period Spinning, Weaving, Sewing, Quilting on various fiber equipment of the various time periods. Come and join the fun at the one-day fiber event that will be held at AuGlaize Village where skills of our ancestors will be demonstrated. The event is open to the public. Everyone is encouraged to come and demonstrate their […]
‘Tell me and I forget.
Teach me and I remember.
Involve me and I learn.’
– Benjamin Franklin