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.
As The Hammer Falls July 12, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Programs at 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. - With ties to England severed, all imports to the American colonies have abruptly ended. Firelocks, swords, axes, and knives are now necessary but in short supply. Blacksmiths across Virginia are being called upon. Without […]
Celebration and recreation of the 262nd Anniversary of the Battle of Bushy Run, the pivotal battle of Pontiac's War. Our event features two days of battle reenactments. British troops and provincial rangers face off against a coalition of Native American forces from across the Great Lakes region. The weekend event also features speakers, open reenactor […]
Celebration and recreation of the 262nd Anniversary of the Battle of Bushy Run, the pivotal battle of Pontiac's War. Our event features two days of battle reenactments. British troops and provincial rangers face off against a coalition of Native American forces from across the Great Lakes region. The weekend event also features speakers, open reenactor […]
General Washington and 11,000 troops encamped on the Neshamini Creek in the summer of 1777. Lafayette and Pulasky joined the Army at Moland House. We are expecting 50 presenters ranging from artisans to musicians to military reenactors.
Frontier Justice August 16, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - *Program at 2:00 p.m. - Law in the west is swift and harsh. An autocratic system overshadows theocracy. Verdicts are defined not by the law of man, but by the nature of the offense. *Colonel Preston has arrived at Martin’s Station to convene court. […]
Witness the day Cherokee indians attacked Davidson's Fort and Siege the fort.
Fort Meigs hosts the North West Territory Alliance. Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the American Revolution in this exciting living history event featuring; military & battle demonstrations, an interactive ambush, live fife and drum concerts, an 18th century duel, hands on activities for kids and more!
The Earthen Oven August 23, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. *Program at 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. *Program at 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Bread and meat are common fare found along the western fringes of the Virginia frontier. Bread, however, requires certain equipment and technique to produce. *Join our bakers as they fire […]
Apprentices And Journeymen September 1, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. *Brass casting program at 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. During the 18th century, master craftsmen taught skills and labor through apprenticeships. The techniques learned were invaluable and became a necessary part of the labor force needed to build a new nation. Join the apprentices […]
Most brewfests focus only on modern commercial beers and we will have these too but on September 6, the Regimental Brewmeister will set up an authentic 18th Century brewery for all to learn how beer was made in the time of the American Revolution.
Living History Event in Shelbyville KY. The Long Run Massacre was a skirmish between Squire Boone's settlers from his Painted Stone Station and a group of Miami & Shawnee Indians. Settlers were fleeing to a more populated station and were attacked mid-route. Actual historical event occurred September 13, 1781. Friday is school day for over […]
“A Walk in Their Boots” Military Timeline Living History event! Join us this September in beautiful Northeast Tennessee for our "All-Era" Military Timeline! This free, public event features encampments, battle re-enactments, weapons demos, military vehicles, vendors and more. Last year's "rock star", the WWII German Tiger tank 205 and crew will be back for 2025, […]
September 13, 2025. Program Presentations at 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, and 3:00 pm Across Virginia, women made the journey into the wilderness with hearts full of hope. They established new homes and created opportunities for generations to come. Travel the hunter’s trace to Martin’s Station and join the women of Powell’s Valley as they harness […]
Forting Up Sept. 19, 2025 12:00 p.m. - Sept. 21, 2025 12:00 p.m. Imagine finding yourself approaching a beacon of rest and resupply with nothing but the clothes on your back. You are miles, days, beyond the fringes of civilization and a wooden palisade is all the stands between you and the untamed wilderness. Danger […]
Join the Old Northwest Military History Association and staff of Fort Meigs for our Life in Early Ohio historic trades weekend featuring, rope making, tomahawk throwing, candle dipping, box loom weaving, baking, gardening, blacksmithing, historic tea, harness making, spinning, and cooking.
Save the Date! Colonial Day returns in 2025.
Soldiering Through The Ages is a military history timeline event. With living history/reenactors from all periods from early to modern day. Displays and demonstrations throughout the two-day event. Brought to life at the Maryland Veterans Museum at Patriot Park in Newburg, Maryland
Get ready for a night of live entertainment, delicious food, and fun at Morgan Log House’s Tavern Night. Purchase your tickets today and join us for an unforgettable evening of excitement and enjoyment.
Martin's Station Fall Encampment A long summer has given way to autumn. The harvest of Powell’s Valley abounds. Our community is gathering to give thanks and celebrate the fruits of their hard labor. Journey to Joseph Martin’s Station, on the far reaches of the Virginia frontier, and visit with skilled tradesmen, mingle with tidewater merchants, […]
The Tippecanoe County Historical Association of Lafayette, Indiana, in cooperation with the Tippecanoe County Park and Recreation Department, will be sponsoring the 58th annual Feast of the Hunters’ Moon festival on October 11 & 12. Hours are Saturday 9am to 5pm E.D.T. and Sunday 9am to 4pm E.D.T. The Feast represents the time of homecoming, […]
Come behold the re-creation of one of the defining conflicts in European history! The Napoleonic Wars raged for nearly 25 years and featured some of the most colorful soldiers and stories in military history. This event is set against the backdrop of Fort Meigs, an American installation of the same period. Grande Tactique displays the […]
The Tippecanoe County Historical Association of Lafayette, Indiana, in cooperation with the Tippecanoe County Park and Recreation Department, will be sponsoring the 58th annual Feast of the Hunters’ Moon festival on October 11 & 12. Hours are Saturday 9am to 5pm E.D.T. and Sunday 9am to 4pm E.D.T. The Feast represents the time of homecoming, […]
Guided by lantern light, experience ghostly tales around glowing campfires within the eerie walls of Fort Meigs. This event is a fundraiser for the Old Northwest Military History Association, the non-profit organization that supports Fort Meigs through volunteering, donations, reenactments, and more. Additional Notes: Advanced tickets to this event are required. Tickets will be available online […]
