If history were taught in the form of stories, it would never be forgotten.
– Rudyard Kipling
20 years before the American Revolution, Britain and France battled for their empires in the wilds of North America. Â Relive the conflict of European powers and their Native Allies at George Rogers Clark Park in Springfield, Ohio, site of the 1780 Battle of Peckuwe, and the home of The Fair at New Boston
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 […]
Step back in time to the Ohio country of 1790 - 1810. An era of change in Ohio, from early settlers to statehood to towns growing up, especially New Boston, Ohio. At the Fair you will see artisans creating and selling their wares, merchants with items you would find in the finest cities to the […]
‘Tell me and I forget.
Teach me and I remember.
Involve me and I learn.’
– Benjamin Franklin