On Saturday, June 1, 2024, the Redcoats will invade Haddonfield and be challenged by Continental troops, just as they did 246 years ago — in June 1778. The day’s events include many other activities such as a Yelling Contest, Colonial Dancing, Pillory Prisoners and Character reenactors. Plus, Soldier reenactors will be available to meet visitors […]
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 […]
June 16th, 1774 to June 16th, 2024! 250 Years since Harrodsburg's Founding. We will be celebrating starting with a SAR Presentation, Parade, and Pageants on June 8th. Ending with a Founder's Day celebration on June 16th, 2024. Settlers, natives, and traders will be encamped at Fort Harrod, and demonstrations will go on all day from […]
On the eve of the American Revolution, fathers and sons mustered for the inevitable conflict between the colonies and England. The frontier was no stranger to the hardships of war and needed little preparation. Join Martin’s company as they dissect and discuss the weapons and accruements used by Virginians on the frontier and the battlefields […]
20th Annual Cook Forest French & Indian War Encampment Cook Forest State Park will host a series of living history events depicting life during the French & Indian War. Highlights of this full two-day encampment include woodland natives, cannon and musket firing, cooking, primitive skills, blacksmithing, tinsmithing, pottery, children’s games, sutler camp, renown living historians, […]
You are invited - 1875 RECONCILIATION BIVOUAC LIVING HISTORY WEEKEND Greenback, TN  JUNE 14-16, 2024 In 1873, a group of Union and Confederate veterans and their families met for religious services in Greenback, Tennessee. The next year, using lumber donated by local farmers, an open-air tabernacle shed was constructed with religious services held there EVERY […]
Margaretta Days Festival & Craft Fair 18th Century Encampments, demonstrations and skirmishes. The first naval battle of the American Revolution occurred in Machias in June of 1775. Other battles took place in 1776 and 1777. Friday evening & Saturday June 14 & 15, 2024 at the University of Maine at Machias.
Bring your family to the Battlefield Saturday or Sunday, June 15-16, 2024, and travel back in time to the 1770s. Two armies will be preparing to do battle. Continental Army soldiers retrained at Valley Forge are itching to show off their new skills, while a British-German-Loyalist Army hopes to crush the rebels and restore good […]
Fort Meigs Historic Site examines the veteran armies of Europe and the conflict that engulfed the rest of the world during the War of 1812. This two day encampment and heavy drill session event offers the great opportunity of recruitment and the refinement of military drill to our great guests Brigade Napoleon. Fort staff offer […]
Brigade Napoleon visits Fort Meigs! Experience European style camps, weapons, and battle tactics of the Napoleonic Era. Take a special guided tour of the Fort to learn more about the Napoleonic Wars that engulfed Europe before, and during, the War of 1812.
There's a small museum featuring artifacts dug on site. The event will feature living historians in camp, a battle re-enactment (weather permitting) folk music, a partially reconstructed fort wall, and a beautiful nature trail to enjoy with the family.
This two-day World War II recreation event will be in St Joseph and Benton Harbor, Michigan. The Southwest Michigan Regional Airport will host the WWII encampment, displays and demonstrations. The Normandy and Saipan beach landings, along with aircraft fly overs and flamethrower demonstration, will take place at Lake Michigan. This public event is free. Additional […]
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 he examines his copy of the declaration and determines how the actions of those in Congress will impact the lives of those settled […]
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 he examines his copy of the declaration and determines how the actions of those in Congress will impact the lives of those settled […]
Celebrate Independence Day Weekend at the Early American Heritage Festival in Port Gamble, WA! Discover the rich history of early America at the inaugural Early American Heritage Festival, proudly sponsored by Rayonier Inc. and OPG Port Gamble. Join us for a journey to the 18th century from July 5th-7th! Witness Patriot and British Colonial Military […]
A reenactment of the Siege at Fort Niagara, with battles and artillery firing. Demonstrations of Native culture and women's participation in the war effort.