Rev War era reenactment of the capture of Colonel William Crawford on the grounds where it happened! Col. Crawford was captured here by the Delaware & Shawnee,returned to Wyandot County to be burned at the stake. This is the ending of the Gnadenhutten Massacre story. Lovely park setting, capture reenactments, Patriot, Native & British camps […]
Come visit the birthplace of David Rittenhouse and learn Surveying from the master himself.
June 7-8, 2025 Founding of Fort Boonesborough 1775-2025. Held along the Kentucky River near the original fort site. Speakers, demonstrations, authors, period vendors, food, period music and activities for children. Also special commemorative fort souvenirs and tee shirts available. Re-enactors can camp along the river. Participate in Kentucky's Firsts - first legislative session in Kentucky […]
21st Annual Cook Forest French & Indian War Encampment Cook Forest State Park and the Sawmill Center for the Arts will host a series of living history events depicting life during the French & Indian War. Highlights of this full two-day encampment include children’s programs, woodland natives, cannon and musket firing demonstrations, sutler camp, council […]
We all know of the Mason/Dixon line but Charles Mason and Jerimiah Dixon only surveyed about 50 miles of this border. David Rittenhouse and Andrew Ellicott finished the line. Come learn the real story.
National Trails Day June 7, 2025. Program at 1:00 p.m. Hike at 2:00 p.m. Visit Wilderness Road State Park on National Trails Day to create and customize your own hiking stick. We provide the sticks. You provide the creativity. Afterwards join our rangers as they lead you on a mile long hike along the Pioneer […]
We often remember David Rittenhouse as a scientist and founder of the mint but he was also America's premier authority on geography and surveying. Come to the Jonathan Hager House Museum and discuss how Mason and Dixon abandoned their famous line and Rittenhouse and Ellicott finished it settling a long standing land dispute between Maryland […]
Crossbow to Cartridge is a 15th-17th century living history event showcasing the great revolution in military technology, the adoption of gunpowder. Experience crossbow and gunpowder demonstrations, enjoy lively engagement with the warriors and campfollowers of distant Europe and Early America, and explore their military camps.
Visitors can meet authentically clad and equipped military and civilian reenactors who will discuss the everyday lives of Civil War soldiers, and the roles civilians played in supporting them. Feel the thunder of artillery and hear accounts from civilians in 1860's and take a stroll through the military camps. Have your picture taken using authentic […]
In Defense Of Liberty June 14, 2025. Program at 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. The shadow of revolution darkens Powell’s Valley. Provisions are laid. Powder and ball are gathered. Journey to Martin’s Station and join the men of Fincastle County as they prepare to travel to Shepherdstown. Upon assembly, if necessity commands, they will defend […]
In Defense Of Liberty June 14, 2025. Programs at 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. The Battle of Bunker Hill is now infamous. The effects of revolution are spilling onto the Virginia frontier and men have mustered, preparing to march in defense of liberty. A heartfelt symbol of home is presented, both as a reminder and […]
Fort Loudoun was built in 1756 by the colony of Pennsylvania, served as a supply depot during the French and Indian War, was the site of the Cherokee Indian council of 1758, and it was the site of a pre-Rev War uprising, the Black Boys Rebellion of 1765. Step back in time and visit an […]
Call to arms...Take Notice men 16 to 60 needed to fight for the cause. Come and witness how the men of 18th Century were recruited and trained to fight for independence.
A Shot Of Vengeance June 28, 2025. Programs at 10:00 am, 12:00 pm, 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm Artillery lends dignity to what would otherwise be considered a vulgar brawl. Join the artillery encampment at Martin’s Station, visit with “Vengeance” and her crew, and experience the equipment and techniques of artillery on the frontier during […]
A Declaration Of Independence July 4, 2025 A Reading of the Declaration of Independence at 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. 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 word of liberty […]
Join us this July 4th, 2025 for our largest artillery demonstration of the year! Our historic interpreters are recreating the 18 shot National Salute that soldiers fired here on Independence Day in 1813. The site will be open from 12 p.m.-5 p.m. The 18 Gun Salute takes place at 2:00 p.m.
