BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Crazy Crow Trading Post - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Crazy Crow Trading Post X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.crazycrow.com/site X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Crazy Crow Trading Post REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20180101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20180311T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20181104T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20190310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20191103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20200308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20201101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Karachi BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0500 TZOFFSETTO:+0500 TZNAME:PKT DTSTART:20180101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190518 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190520 DTSTAMP:20260408T232939 CREATED:20170129T145759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181111T195525Z UID:11100-1558137600-1558310399@www.crazycrow.com SUMMARY:Spring Fort Loudoun Garrison Weekend DESCRIPTION:2019 Spring Fort Loudoun Garrison Weekend\n\nRate This Event\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nJoin us for the Spring Fort Loudoun Garrison Weekend on May 17-18\, 2019 at the Fort Loudoun State Historic Park in Vonore\, Tennessee. Fort Loudoun Garrison Weekend is a free\, family-friendly\, living history event that features the daily lives of the men\, women and children of Fort Loudoun. \nView an 18th century infirmary\, the soldier’s barracks\, the commander’s quarters\, blacksmith shop and a Cherokee encampment. Musket and artillery firing demonstrations will take place throughout the day. \n\nSpring Fort Loudoun Garrison Weekend\nSaturday Garrison Schedule\n10:00 a.m. Raising of Colors\n12:00 Noon Gun\n5:00 p.m. Lowering of Colors \nSunday Garrison Schedule\n10:00 a.m. Raising of Colors\n10:30 a.m. Divinie Services\n12:00 Noon Gun\n2:00 p.m. Lowering of Colors \nLocation\nFort Loudoun State Park\n338 Fort Loudoun Road\nVonore\, TN 37885 \nFor More Information\nPark Office/Registration: Call 423-420-2331; Email hobart.akin@tn.gov \nAbout Fort Loudoun\nFort Loudoun is one of the earliest British fortifications on the western frontier\, built in 1756. The fort was reconstructed during the Great Depression and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1965. \nThe Fort Loudoun State Historic Park features a visitor center/museum\, reconstructed Fort Loudoun\, and stabilized ruins of Tellico Blockhouse (1794-1807). Fort Loudoun was constructed by the British Colony of South Carolina to ally the Overhill Cherokee Nation in the fight against the French and to guarantee that trade would continue between the Cherokee and South Carolina. \nBut relations between South Carolina and the Cherokee Nation broke down and the Cherokee captured Fort Loudoun and its garrison. It is thought that the Cherokees destroyed the fort shortly thereafter. The blockhouse served as a gateway (with passes required) into Cherokee land\, a trading post\, and a factory to teach new skills to the Cherokees. \nPicnic tables\, fishing pier\, hiking trails and boat dock are available. Boat launching ramps are available off site. The Historic Area hosts many seasonal events\, such as Fort Loudoun Garrison Weekends with reenactors\, an 18th Century Trade Faire\, and student field trips. \n \nMark your calendar today so you won’t miss the next Spring Fort Loudoun Garrison Weekend at Fort Loudoun State Park in Vonore\, Tennessee. \nTags: Spring Fort Loudoun Garrison Weekend\, Fort Loudoun Garrison Weekend\, French & Indian War Encampment\, French & Indian War Reenactment \nView other French & Indian War Reenactments and Other Events URL:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/event/spring-fort-loudoun-garrison-weekend/ LOCATION:Fort Loudoun State Park\, 338 Fort Loudoun Road\, Vonore\, TN\, 37885\, United States CATEGORIES:0-Regular Recurranace,French & Indian War Reenactment,Historic American Forts,Living History Events,Same week in month ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Fort-Loudoun-Garrison-Weekend-May-24-1000x667.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Fort Loudoun Association":MAILTO:fortloudoun@tds.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190518 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190520 DTSTAMP:20260408T232939 CREATED:20190116T130741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190307T165615Z UID:32498-1558137600-1558310399@www.crazycrow.com SUMMARY:Battle of Alamance Reenactment: Fight for the Backcountry DESCRIPTION:2019 Battle of Alamance Reenactment: Fight for the Backcountry\n\nRate This Event\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nWitness history at the annual Battle of Alamance Reenactment: Fight for the Backcountry on May 18-19\, 2019 at Alamance Battleground State Historic Site in Burlington\, North Carolina. Experience North Carolina’s internal power struggle on the eve of revolution! On May 16\, 1771 when a group of rebellious backcountry farmers who called themselves “Regulators” met the loyalist militia of Governor William Tryon in open battle. “Fight for the Backcountry” will feature a recreation of the Battle of Alamance\, and will explore life in the backcountry in the early 1770s\, as the American colonies stood on the brink of revolution. \n\nBattle of Alamance Reenactment\nThe weekend program at the Battle of Alamance Reenactment will feature a battle reenactment\, military drills\, artillery and musket drills\, and an audience with Colonial Gov. William Tryon. There will be demonstrations from cooks\, tradespeople and a colonial era surgeon. The Sons of the American Revolution will share a Patriots Day Commemoration Ceremony. There will be an Anglican Church service Sunday morning\, denoting the powerful Church of England. \nThe Battle of Alamance Reenactment recaptures the scene of the conflict that involved almost 2\,000 backcountry farmers facing 1\,000 royal militia at the Battle of Alamance of May 16\, 1771. Known as Regulators because of a desire to regulate public officials\, the colonists were poorly trained and outgunned. The Regulator uprising was crushed\, but was a preamble to the Revolutionary War only five years later. \nAdmission\nAdults $2\nChildren under 12 FREE \nHours\nSaturday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.\nSunday 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. \nReenactment Participants\nParticipants must Register\nParticipants Impression Guidelines \nBattle of Alamance Reenactment Mini-Gallery\n\n \nLocation\nAlamance Battleground State Historic Site\n5803 S NC Highway 62\nBurlington\, NC 27215 \nAlamance Battleground is within the Division of State Historic Sites of the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. \nFor More Information: \nCall (336) 227-4785\nFay Mitchell Fay.Mitchell@ncdcr.gov (919) 807-7389 \nA Prelude to the Revolutionary War\nThe Battle of Alamance was fought on Thursday\, May 16\, 1771. It pitted two groups of North Carolinians against each other. There were approximately 2\,000 backcountry farmers called Regulators and around 1\,000 militia troops (citizen soldiers) under the command of Royal Governor William Tryon involved in the two-hour battle. Having officers\, a battle plan\, and more weaponry (which included eight cannon)\, the royal governor and his men easily defeated the ill-prepared Regulators. Governor Tryon reported that nine of his men were killed and sixty-one wounded in the military engagement. Although undetermined\, the Regulator casualties would end up being much greater. It is possible that as many as 100 Regulators may have been killed. The Battle of Alamance officially ended the so-called Regulator movement that began in the 1760’s.[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”Read More”]\nUnfair taxation\, dishonest and corrupt government officials\, and the lack of representation were all serious concerns of the Regulators. In most cases\, government officials (sheriffs\, clerks of court\, registers of deeds\, etc.) attained their positions through appointments by men in power\, not by elections involving the citizenry of the colony. The Regulators sought a better regulation of these government officials and more control of their own affairs. Geographical\, social\, and economic factors all had effects on the Regulator movement. \nAlthough the Battle of Alamance was not the first official battle of the American Revolution\, it did provide some valuable insight for revolutionaries as discontent with British rule continued to increase. For the approximately 6\,000 Regulators who took the oath of allegiance to the Crown\, many of them remained loyal to England during the War for Independence. Some of the militia serving under Governor Tryon\, who gained valuable military experience at the battle\, would end up fighting against the British. Richard Caswell\, the first man to serve as governor of the state of North Carolina\, was one of those to serve in the militia and later become an integral part of this country’s independence movement.[/su_spoiler][/su_accordion] \n \nMark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Battle of Alamance Reenactment: Fight for the Backcountry in May at the Alamance Battleground State Historic Site in Burlington\, North Carolina. \nTags: Battle of Alamance Reenactment\, lamance Battle Reenactment\, Revolutionary War Reenactment \nView other Revolutionary War Reenactments\, Musters\, Encampments & Other Events URL:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/event/battle-of-alamance-reenactment-fight-for-the-backcountry/ LOCATION:Alamance Battleground State Historic Site\, 5803 South N.C. 62\, Burlington\, NC\, 27215\, United States CATEGORIES:0-Regular Recurranace,American Revolutionary War Reenactment,Battle Reenactments & Encampments,Living History Events,Same week in month ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Battle-of-Alamance-Reenactment-19b-1000x667.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Alamance Battleground Friends Inc":MAILTO:Fay.Mitchell@ncdcr.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190518 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190520 DTSTAMP:20260408T232939 CREATED:20170220T151116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190513T223613Z UID:11976-1558137600-1558310399@www.crazycrow.com SUMMARY:Siege at Fort Watauga DESCRIPTION:2019 Siege at Fort Watauga\n\nRate This Event\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nExperience the excitement at the 25th Annual Siege at Fort Watauga on May 19-20\, 2018 at Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park in Elizabethton\, Tennessee. Each year on the 3rd weekend in May\, hundreds of Colonial\, British\, and Native reenactors converge at the re-created Fort Watauga at Sycamore Shoals to relive the days when America’s first frontier was the land beyond the blue ridge. Several Revolutionary War living history units will be in attendance and will make the 18th century come to life during the weekend. \n\nSiege at Ft. Watauga\nThe Siege at Fort Watauga is a live retelling of the Cherokee attack brought on the settlers of the Watauga valley in the summer of 1776. At Sycamore Shoals\, Fort Watauga offered protection to nearly 200 settlers during a two-week siege led by Cherokee War Chief\, Old Abram\, and 300 warriors. Numerous other individuals also participate in the event portraying many 18th century walks of life including Cherokee Natives\, Backcountry Hunters\, Farmers\, Housewives\, African Slaves\, Commoners and Gentry. \nImmerse yourself in 18th century frontier life as you witness daily aspects of colonial culture. Take advantage of colonial merchants selling period wares in “Sutler’s Row”. See the clash of two cultures as the attack on fort Watauga is recreated both days. \nBring the entire family to the Siege at Fort Watauga and see how your ancestors played a crucial role in our region’s history and in the formation of our nation. Hear the rattle of muskets\, smell the campfire smoke\, and see the 18th century come to life at the Siege of Ft. Watauga. This event is sponsored by The Washington County Regiment of North Carolina Militia and The Friends of Sycamore Shoals State Historic Area. \nSiege at Fort Watauga Mini-Gallery\n\n \nAlso during the event take advantage of colonial merchants selling period wares in “Sutler’s Row”. There will be several vendors offering a myriad of 18th century reproduction items for the colonial enthusiast or the primitive decorator. \nLocation\nSycamore Shoals State Historic Park\n1651 West Elk Avenue\nElizabethton\, TN 37643 \nFor more information:\nCall (423) 543-5808; Email Info@FriendsOfSycamoreShoals.org; Facebook Page \nThis event is sponsored by The Washington County Regiment of North Carolina Militia and Friends of Sycamore Shoals State Historic Area. \nMark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Siege at Fort Watauga on the third weekend in May in Elizabethton\, Tennessee. \n \nTags: Siege at Fort Watauga\, Siege at Ft Watauga\, Fort Watauga Seige Reenactment\, Ft Watauga Seige Reenactment\, Revolutionary War Reenactment\, French & Indian War Reenactment\, Colonial Market Fair \nView other French & Indian War Reenactments and Other Events\nView other Revolutionary War Reenactments & Other Events\nView other Market Fair & Trade Fair Events URL:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/event/siege-at-fort-watauga/ LOCATION:Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park\, 1651 West Elk Avenue\, Elizabethton\, TN\, 37643\, United States CATEGORIES:0-Regular Recurranace,American Revolutionary War Reenactment,Battle Reenactments & Encampments,Historic American Forts,Living History Events,Market Fair,Same week in month ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Seige-of-Fort-Watauga-28-1000x667.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190517 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190520 DTSTAMP:20260408T232939 CREATED:20161215T201525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190403T114634Z UID:9219-1558051200-1558310399@www.crazycrow.com SUMMARY:Plainsmen Black Powder Club Rendezvous DESCRIPTION:2019 Plainsmen Black Powder Club Rendezvous\n\nRate This Event\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nJoin us for the 47th Annual Plainsmen Black Powder Club Rendezvous on May 17-19\, 2019 on the Sheyenne River near Sheldon\, North Dakota. In May each year\, the Plainsmen Black Powder Club sponsor a “rendezvous” on private land Southwest of Kindred\, North Dakota. Participants\, sometimes called “buckskinners” come from the whole region\, including Canada to take part. The Plainsmen Black Powder Club Rendezvous is a family-friendly event\, offering a variety of shooting competitions. There’s a lot to see and do\, including competitions in hawk and knife throwing\, primitive archery\, games for children\, cooking contests\, homemade wine judging\, fire starting contests\, and many other activities. So\, step back to a time where you can sit and visit around a campfire\, enjoy a good story\, and share good food and good times. \nAdmission Fees\nOnlookers are free; Saturday 9AM-5PM Sunday 9AM-1PM\nCamping available\, $20 for up to 2 adults and children under 18 with $10 for each additional adult in same structure. \nLocation\nRendezvous Site\n6233 143rd Avenue SE\nSheldon\, ND 58068 \nDirections to the Rendezvous Site:\nSouth of Sheldon\, North Dakota. We are changing up the location this year and having our Rendezvous on the same location that the High Plains Regional Rendezvous will be located in June. Located 57 miles southwest of Fargo\, ND. Entrance will be marked. Watch for signs. (use map link at right) \nPlainsmen Black Powder Club Rendezvous Mini Gallery\n\n \nCamping or Facility Information\nPrimitive and Modern Camping; Registration fee for weekend of activity and camping is $20 for up to 2 adults and children under 18 with $10 for each additional adult in same structure. *Wood and water on site. Haul out your own garbage. All dogs must be leashed; clean up after your dog\, your kids & yourself. No generators in modern camp unless authorized by the booshway.* \nContact Information\nplainsmenblackpowderclub@gmail.com \nDuring the great fur trade era\, a rendezvous was the time all the trappers would get together to sell their furs and buy supplies from the “traders” who would bring supplies to the rendezvous site. At the rendezvous\, the men would renew old friendships and engage in various competitions to test their skills of every kind and character. There are black powder clubs in every state of the United States\, in Canada and even in Europe. There are several rendezvous held annually in our region\, including Bemidji\, Perham\, Detroit Lakes\, and Gary\, South Dakota. \nToday’s Rendezvous\nAt each rendezvous\, a “living history” or period encampment is set up and participants dress in period clothing and use period equipment. An area is also usually set aside for people to camp in modern tents or campers\, known as “tin tepees.” This allows people to participate who for a variety of reasons choose not to have a fur trade era (pre-1840s) period camp. There are events where only period correct camps are allowed on site. \nCompetition Events\nThe sponsoring club of any rendezvous runs many activities\, usually over a weekend. There are “national rendezvous” around the country that last a week or more. For example\, at the Plainsmen Black Powder Club Rendezvous\, we offer a variety of shooting competitions. There are also competitions in hawk and knife throwing\, primitive archery\, games for children\, cooking contests\, homemade wine judging\, fire starting contests\, and many other activities. \nAbout Plainsmen Black Powder Club\nThe Plainsmen Black Powder Club started in 1972 with a small group of men who had a passion for muzzle-loading guns and the ways of the past. We try to portray the ways of the mountain men. Some call it “living history”. Today\, the club is more family-oriented by dressing the parts of the past at rendezvous throughout the US. We dress anywhere from the 1750s to 1840s. At rendezvous we have shooting competitions\, trail walks\, tomahawk and knife throws\, women’s and children’s games. We can also be found just sitting and enjoying the peace and quiet. \n \nMark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Plainsmen Black Powder Club Rendezvous in May outside of Kindred\, North Dakota. \nTags: Plainsmen Black Powder Club Rendezvous\, Plainsmen Mountain Man Rendezvous\, North Dakota Mountain Man Rendezvous\, North Dakota Rendezvous \nView Other North Dakota Rendezvous URL:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/event/plainsmen-black-powder-club-rendezvous/ LOCATION:High Plains Regional Rendezvous Sheleon ND Site\, ND\, United States CATEGORIES:0-Regular Recurranace,Living History Events,Mountain Man Rendezvous,North Dakota Rendezvous ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Plainsmen-Black-Powder-Club-Rendezvous-09-850x567.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Plainsman Black Powder Club":MAILTO:plainsmenblackpowderclub@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190517 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190520 DTSTAMP:20260408T232940 CREATED:20161118T121704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190213T205250Z UID:9170-1558051200-1558310399@www.crazycrow.com SUMMARY:Spring Rendezvous Links to the Future DESCRIPTION:2019 Spring Rendezvous Links to the Future\n\nRate This Event\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nJoin us for the 14th Annual Spring Rendezvous Links to the Future on May 17-19\, 2019 at the Wolf Creek State Park in Windsor\, Illinois. Experience an exciting weekend of activities for youth and adults featuring war re-enacters\, frontier era living\, shooting sports\, tomahawk throwing\, dutch oven cooking\, outdoor skill instruction\, powwow dancing\, and stage performances. The Spring Rendezvous Links to the Future is sponsored by Scouts and Scouters of Lincoln Trails Council and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. \nThe Spring Rendezvous Links to the Future takes place on beautiful Lake Shelbyville at Wolf Creek State Park\, Illinois. Weekend camping is available. Scout groups camp on-site and public camping is short walk away. Day passes also available. Everyone is welcome. Come for the food\, games\, trading post\, competitions and fun; leave with an appreciation of history and the natural resources around us. \nAdmission Fees\n$20/person weekend pass before March 1\, $25 3/2-4/2\, $30 4/3-5/04; $10/person day pass available until the day of the event. \nCamping or Facility Information\nScout camping and public camping available. Call for additional information. \nLocation\nWolf Creek State Park\n1837 N Wolf Creek Road\nWindsor\,IL 61957 \nSpring Rendezvous Links to the Future Mini Gallery\n\n \nFor More Information\nEvent Organizer Melanie Byers at 217-454-0797 or melaniebyers85@gmail.com \nMark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Spring Rendezvous Links to the Future in May at the Wolf Creek State Park in Windsor\, Illinois. \nTags: Spring Rendezvous Links to the Future\, Lincoln Trails Council Spring Rendezvous\, Spring Rendezvous\, Lincoln Trails Council Rendezvous \nView other Illinois Rendezvous & Living History Event URL:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/event/spring-rendezvous-links-to-the-future/ LOCATION:Wolf Creek State Park\, 1837 N Wolf Creek Road\, Windsor\, IL\, 61957\, United States CATEGORIES:0-Regular Recurranace,Battle Reenactments & Encampments,History Festivals,Living History Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/LTC-Spring-Rendezvous-17-1000x667.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="LTC Spring Rendezvous Chairman":MAILTO:melaniebyers85@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190517 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190520 DTSTAMP:20260408T232940 CREATED:20160426T114716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181111T230655Z UID:4384-1558051200-1558310399@www.crazycrow.com SUMMARY:Bucksnort Longhunters Spring Rendezvous DESCRIPTION:2019 Bucksnort Longhunters Spring Rendezvous\n\nRate This Event\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nExperience pre-1840s living history at the Bucksnort Longhunters Spring Rendezvous on May 17-19\, 2019 at the Bucksnort Longhunters Club Range in Elizabethtown\, Kentucky. Enjoy period camping\, period dress\, muzzleloader only shoots\, great food\, great memories. Guests encouraged to come camp\, shoot\, and laugh with us at the Bucksnort Longhunters Spring Rendezvous. \nPublic invited – Free Admission\nGates close at 7:00 pm to public\n$25 camp fee \nBucksnort Longhunters Spring Rendezvous Contests & Activities\nPrimitive attire required for Shoot\, collection of Prize and Camp.\nSeparate prize for winner that is a walk-in.\nShoot times: Fri 9a-4p & Sat 9a-3p\nPrize awarded for Woodswalk\, Papershoot and Aggregate\nOther contests include\, but not limited to:\nSmoothbore\, Bow\, Knife & Hawk Throwing\nCamp meeting and prized awarded Saturday at 7pm\nPotluck – Saturday night (meat provided)\nModern camp allowed in separate area \nBucksnort Longhunters Spring Rendezvous Mini-Gallery\n\n \nCamping\n$25 camp fee\nFirewood provided\, Ice available\, bring your own water.\nPrimitive camping modern camp allowed in separate area no water or electric. \nLocation\nBucksnort Longhunters Club Range\n1620 Audobon Trace Road\nElizabethtown\, KY 42701\n270 737 3849 \n \nDirections\nThe Bucksnort Longhunters Spring Rendezvous is located right off the Blue Grass Pkwy.\nTake exit 8\, the Youngers Creek Rd Exit off the BG Pkwy.\nTurn right on 583/Youngers Creek Rd.\nDrive about a 100yrds turn right on Audobon Trace Rd.\nFollow this rd. for about 1 mile.\nTurn left onto the gravel rd in the sharp curve. Follow for about 1 mile.\nYou’ll go through the gate\, pass the Police training grounds\, cross the creek and you there. \nFor those of us that will be coming over the hills and through the woods.\nGet to New Haven\nFrom the stop light head towards Bardstown about 1/2 mile.\nTurn left onto 52/Lyons Station Rd. It’s easy to miss. Don’t blink.\n52 will turn into 583/Youngers Creek Rd. DON’T turn at the Church. Stay strait.\nTurn left onto Audobon Trace Rd.\nFollow the directions above. \n \nMark your calendar today so you don’t miss the annual Bucksnort Longhunters Spring Rendezvous in Elizabethtown\, Kentucky. \nTags: Bucksnort Longhunters Spring Rendezvous\, Bucksnort Longhunters Rendezvous\, Kentucky Mountain Man Rendezvous\, Kentucky Rendezvout \nView other Kentucky Rendezvous URL:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/event/bucksnort-longhunters-spring-rendezvous/ LOCATION:Smith Family Farm\, Smith Family Farm\, 215 Ashley Road\, TN\, 38370\, United States CATEGORIES:Kentucky Rendezvous,Living History Events,Mountain Man Rendezvous ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Bucksnort-Longhunters-Spring-Rendezvous-35-1000x667.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190511T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190511T160000 DTSTAMP:20260408T232940 CREATED:20180831T014845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190331T213325Z UID:27229-1557565200-1557590400@www.crazycrow.com SUMMARY:Rockport Lincoln Pioneer Village Spring Heritage Days DESCRIPTION:2019 Rockport Lincoln Pioneer Village Spring Heritage Days\n\nRate This Event\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nJoin us for the annual Rockport Lincoln Pioneer Village Spring Heritage Days on May 11\, 2019 at the Lincoln Pioneer Village & Museum in Rockport\, Indiana. Walk in Lincoln’s footsteps as you visit the Rockport Lincoln Pioneer Village & Museum. Tour thirteen replica cabins representing the time Lincoln spent his formative years in Spencer County Indiana. Costumed interpreters and demonstrators welcome you as you step back in time. Also enjoy viewing fascinating artifacts in the museum such as the original hutch thought to be made by Lincoln with the help of his father Thomas\, a “Breetches” bible dated 1598\, a rare “Beater Rocker Loom” where only 66 are known to exist along with many other treasures. \n\nRockport Lincoln Pioneer Village Fall Heritage Days\nExplore 13 Lincoln-era cabins\, and view hundreds of artifacts in the museum\, including a hutch believed to have been made by Abraham Lincoln and his father\, Thomas. \nThroughout the event\, the grounds of the Rockport Lincoln Pioneer Village Spring Heritage Days will also host campers dressed in period clothing and using traditional 19th century equipment\, Unfried said. Anyone interested in joining the historical period camp can contact her at 812-431-7549 or the museum at 812-649-9147 for more information. \nAdmission:\n$5 for Adults $3 for seniors & children under 12 \nHours:\nSaturday & Sunday: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. \nLocation:\nRockport Lincoln Pioneer Village & Museum\n928 Fairground Drive\nRockport\, IN 47635 \nCamping\nCamping available in ‘park’\, but not ‘settlement’ at this time. \nFor More Information: Nancy Kaiser 812-649-9147 \n \nAbout the Lincoln Pioneer Village\nOne of southern Indiana’s true gems of living history. Travel back through time and walk through cabins showing life as it was during Abe Lincoln’s early years. The Lincoln Pioneer Village is a historic memorial to Lincoln that visualizes the Spencer County environment in which Lincoln lived during the 14 formative years of his life\, from 1816 to 1830. \nWalk through cabins depicting life 200 years ago as Lincoln would have lived it. Visit the museum on the grounds with displays of military artifacts\, clothing\, utensils\, spinning wheels and a rare rocker beater loom still in use today. See the hutch handmade by Abraham Lincoln! \nMark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Rockport Lincoln Pioneer Village Spring Heritage Days at Rockport Lincoln Pioneer Village & Museum in Rockport\, Indiana the fourth weekend of October. \n \nTags: Rockport Lincoln Pioneer Village Spring Heritage Days\,Lincoln Pioneer Village Spring Heritage Days Rendezvous\,Spring Heritage Days\, Spring Heritage Days Rockport Indiana\, Spring Heritage Days Rockport IN\, Spring Heritage Days Rendezvous\, Indiana Rendezvous \nView Other Living History Events\nView Other Iowa Rendezvous & Related Events URL:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/event/rockport-lincoln-pioneer-village-spring-heritage-days/ LOCATION:Rockport Lincoln Pioneer Village\, 928 Fairground Dr\, Rockport\, IN\, 47635\, United States CATEGORIES:0-Regular Recurranace,Indiana Rendezvous,Living History Events,Mountain Man Rendezvous,Same week in month ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Rockport-Lincoln-Pioneer-Village-Spring-Heritage-Days-12-1000x667.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Lincoln Pioneer Village":MAILTO:lpvdirector@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190510 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190513 DTSTAMP:20260408T232940 CREATED:20170223T034222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190123T155933Z UID:12135-1557446400-1557705599@www.crazycrow.com SUMMARY:Raid at Martin's Station DESCRIPTION:2019 Raid at Martin’s Station Reenactment\n\nRate This Event\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nWatch the frontier come alive at the 19th Annual Raid at Martin’s Station reenactment on May 10-12\, 2019 at the Wilderness Road State Park in Ewing\, Virginia. Witness history come alive as hundreds of living historians re-enact life at Joseph Martins frontier fort. Watch as two cultures clash and the flames of war are once again ignited on Virginia’s frontier. Activities include tours of Cherokee Warrior and Colonial Militia camps\, frontier fort life\, and 18th century merchants and colonial traders selling their wares. Various seminars on 18th century topics will be conducted by world renowned historians and lecturers. Frontier battles between the natives and the settlers highlight the Raid at Martin’s Station reenactment at 1 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. on Saturday. War is imminent! \n\nMartin’s Station Reenactment\nThe Raid at Martin’s Station reenactment can be better described as an “on-going living history demonstration” rather than a “reenactment” by its usual definition. While the event is hosted and coordinated by the Wilderness Road State Park\, the Friends of Wilderness Road sponsor the event. The activities associated with the Raid and trade fair are the combined efforts of the local civic\, community\, and school groups\, 18th century suttlers and merchants\, and various military and native reenactment groups. \nAdmission: $10 per vehicle ($4 on Sunday) \nSchedule of Events (Subject to Change) \nDaily Events (Friday & Saturday – Ongoing)\nOpen Hearth Cooking * Militia Drill * Blacksmithing * Colonial Surveying * 18th Century Market Farie * Cherokee Camp * Hide Tanning * Spinning and Weaving *\nArtillery Firing * Musket Firing * 18th Century Music * Candle Making \nSaturday\n10:00 am Sons of the American Revolution Historical Observance (Visitor’s Center)\n10:15 am Program – Developing your Historic Persona\n11:00 am Seminar – To be announced\n1:00 pm Battle Reenactment (Martin’s Station*)\n2:00 pm To be announced\n3:15 pm Seminar – To be announced\n4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Seminar (hourly) – To be announced\n8:30 pm Night Battle Reenactment (Martin’s Station*) \nSunday\n10:00 am 18th Century Church Services (Martin’s Station)\n11:00 am Seminar – To be announced\n1:00 pm Program – To be announced\n2:30 pm Lowering of the Colors (Martin’s Station)\n* Visitors must move out of historic area during battle reenactments for safety. \nLocation\nHistoric Martin’s Station at Wilderness Road State Park\n8051 Wilderness Road\nEwing\, VA 24248 \nFor More Information: 276-445-3065 WildernessRoad@dcr.virginia.gov \nHistory of Martin’s Station\nThe original Martin’s Station played a relatively short but significant part in the history of southwestern Virginia and the early settlement of Kentucky. The station takes its name from Joseph Martin\, who led the expedition that identified that tract of land where they erected a stockaded fort\, some crude cabins\, and planted a corn crop. These efforts at settlement proved to be useless\, as an Indian attack occurred in the fall of 1769 and the station was abandoned. Joseph Martin would not be long absent from the station\, and in January 1775 returned to Powell’s Valley with a party of 16 or 18 men who built a more permanent station. As the last fortified station along the Wilderness Road prior to reaching the new lands being opened in Kentucky\, Martin’s Station was a well-known stop for the early settlers. \nMark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Raid at Martin’s Station reenactment at the Wilderness Road State Park in Ewing\, Virginia. \nTags: Martin’s Station Reenactment\, Martin’s Station \nView other Revolutionary War Reenactments & Other Events\nView other Market Fair & Trade Fair Events URL:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/event/raid-at-martins-station/ LOCATION:Historic Martins Station at Wilderness Road State Park\, 8051 Wilderness Road\, Ewing\, VA\, 24248\, United States CATEGORIES:0-Regular Recurranace,American Revolutionary War Reenactment,Battle Reenactments & Encampments,Historic American Forts,Living History Events,Market Fair,Same week in month,US Historic Reenactor Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Raid-on-Martins-Station-Reinactment-06-850x567.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Wilderness Road State Park":MAILTO:WildernessRoad@dcr.virginia.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190509 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190513 DTSTAMP:20260408T232940 CREATED:20170312T204142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190227T124648Z UID:12873-1557360000-1557705599@www.crazycrow.com SUMMARY:The Past Passed Here DESCRIPTION:2018 The Past Passed Here\n\nRate This Event\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nEnjoy living history at the 16th Annual The Past Passed Here on May 9-12\, 2019 at Allen Park in Chippewa Falls\, Wisconsin. At The Past Passed Here\, you will journey back in time 150+ years and experience early Wisconsin’s “iving history”! Explore dozens of authentic French fur trade camps and participate in hands-on camp activities including cat and mouse\, canoe paddle races\, hawk throwing and a sawing competitions. You can also make a souvenir pendant; Interact with dozens of colorful and knowledgeable reenactors of eras such as the pre-1840s fur trader\, colonial traders\, merchants and soldiers of the American Revolutionary War\, and other periods. \n\nThe Past Passed Here\nFood vendors at The Past Passed Here feature old-fashioned candy\, fry bread\, popcorn\, pies\, buffalo burgers\, Olson’s Ice Cream\, root beer floats and voyager stew. Merchants have a variety of items for sale from these periods that includes beeswax candles\, reproduction antique clothing\, animal furs\, leather\, wrought iron\, beads\, jewelry\, toys and more. \nHours:\nThursday & Friday: School Days – Open to school children from 3:00pm – 6:00pm.\nSaturday: Open to Public 9:00 am – 6:00 pm\nSunday: Open to Public 9:00 am – 12:00 noon \nCost: $3/person\, FREE for 5 and under \nAbout Allen Park\nThe event site for The Past Passed Here\, Allen Park\, is the actual site of Native American and one roof\, operated by the Chippewa Lumber & Boom Company. The events’ name\, The Past Passed Here\, French fur trade era camps. Later it was the location of the largest sawmill in the world under was selected to celebrate and reflect the significance of this rendezvous and lumbering era historic site. Enjoy old-fashioned food\, live music and family fun. \nThe Past Passed Here Living History Mini Gallery\n\n \nAbout the Chippewa County Historical Society of Wisconsin\nThe Past Passed Here is brought to you by the Chippewa County Historical Society\, providing an educational and FUN experience for all to learn how people in the Chippewa Valley lived in the late 1700s and early 1800s. Started in 1969\, the Chippewa County Historical Society of Wisconsin is located in the original convent of Notre Dame Church. The convent was built in 1881. The four-story building has 49 rooms and five bathrooms. When the Chippewa County Historical Society took possession of the building in 1990\, the Sisters had not been living there for two years. The building required a lot of repair. While the Society is using the building rent-free\, it is responsible for the continued repairs and modifications. Within six years of acquiring the building\, 17 rooms have been dedicated to the display of historical artifacts from Chippewa Falls and Chippewa County. \nMark your calendar for the next The Past Passed Here at Allen Park in Chippewa Falls\, Wisconin. \nTags: Past Passed Here\, Wisconsin Living History \nView other Living History Events URL:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/event/the-past-passed-here/ LOCATION:Allen Park\, 208 Church St\, Chippewa Falls\, WI\, 54729\, United States CATEGORIES:0-Regular Recurranace,History Festivals,Living History Events,Same week in month,Voyageur Rendezvous or Encampment ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/The-Past-Passed-Here-Living-History-01-1350x900.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Chippewa County Historical Society of Wisconsin":MAILTO:cchs123@att.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190504T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190504T160000 DTSTAMP:20260408T232940 CREATED:20160403T193941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181111T144916Z UID:3845-1556960400-1556985600@www.crazycrow.com SUMMARY:Fort Lupton Heritage Fair DESCRIPTION:2019 Fort Lupton Heritage Fair\n\nRate This Event\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nThe past comes alive at the 12th Annual Fort Lupton Heritage Fair on May 4\, 2019 at the South Platte Valley Historic Park in Fort Lupton\, Colorado. This year’s fair is expected to be bigger and better than ever. The Annual Fort Lupton Heritage Fair takes place on the first Saturday of May\, from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Admission is only $5.00 per car for the fair. There may be additional charges for special fundraising activities. Food and drink that will be available on site. \nPublic Welcome – Admission is only $5.00 per car \nHours: 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. \nThe event is set up as a historical timeline with re-enactor camps spanning the Vikings up through World War II. Each group is staffed with individuals that are most enthusiastic about their own special time and place and they’ve gone to great lengths to ensure that their persona\, clothing\, gear and equipment are as accurate as possible. \nWhat was it like to live at different times and places in the past. What kind of foods did they eat\, how did they make a living and what did they do for fun-and you won’t even need to know Latin to ask. \nDemonstrations of historical skills including swordsmanship\, blacksmithing\, weaving and carpentry\, brain-tannin\, etc.\, will take place through-out the day. Special large scale activities will take place at scheduled times at the lower common area. These special activities will include English Rennaissance era Morris Dancers\, Revolutionary War military drills and mock combat\, and Buffalo Soldier horse drills and mounted combat\, and 1890s baseball. \nTour the historic 1838 Fort Lupton at the Historic Park and learn about life in 1830s Colorado. Visit the 1860s farmhouse and help with the planting of the heritage garden. Take a seat in the 1870s one-room schoolhouse and see if you can pass the test! \nFort Lupton Heritage Fair Mini-Gallery\n\n \nFort Lupton Heritage Fair Schedule (subject to change)\nLocation Note: RA = Rendezvous Area\n* 9:00 am Flag Raising – Buffalo Soldiers; Fort Courtyard\n* 10:00 am Cannon Shoot – Castle Rock Civil War Unit; RA\n* 10:30 am Battle Between Colonials & Royal Militia – RA\n* 11:00 am Vintage Baseball Match – South Side of Fort\n* 11:30 am Buffalo Soldiers Riding Demonstrations; Corral\n* 11:30 am Renaissance Era – Breathless Border Dancing – RA\n* 12:00 pm Fur Trade Era Guns & Weapons – in the Fort\n* 12:00 pm Cannon Shoot – Castle Rock Civil War Unit; RA\n* 12:30 pm Cotswold Maroon Bell Renaissance Morris Dancers – RA\n* 1:30 pm Battle Between Colonials & Royal Militia – RA\n* 2:00 pm Buffalo Soldiers Riding Demonstrations; Corral\n* 2:00 pm Cannon Shoot – Castle Rock Civil War Unit; RA \nThroughout the Day\n* Meet Mountain Men\, French Voyageurs & Vikings in Trader’s Row\n* Expore Lancaster Lupton’s Trade Fort\n* Learn about life in the late 1800s; visit the 1860s Farmhouse\n* See what’s growing in the Settler’s Garden\n* Sit down in the 1870s one-room schoolhouse and see if you can pass the test\n* Listen to a fur trader in the 1850s Trapper’s Cabin\n* Demonstrations of historical skills\, including swordsmanship\, blacksmithing\, weaving and carpentry\, and brain tanning. \n \nFor More Information:\nEmail heritagefair2014@spvhs.org or phone 303 877-1752. \nLocation\nFind the Heritage Fair on CR 14\, 1/4 mile north of Fort Lupton\, approximately 1/4 mile west of the intersection of Highway 85. \nAbout Lancaster Lupton’s Trade Fort\nIn 1836\, Lancaster Lupton\, formally a lieutenant in the U.S. Dragoons and a West Point graduate\, began building a trade fort that became a competitor to the mighty Bent and St Vrain Fur Company for the fur and buffalo hide trade with the plains tribes. While the original fort that Lancaster Lupton built has long been gone\, a dedicated group of individuals began in 2003 to reconstruct the fort. The reconstructed Fort Lancaster\, as it was known in its original period of operation\, 1836-1844\, was completed and dedicated in 2011.[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”Read More”]\nA visit to Lancaster Lupton’s trade fort is an experience of going back in time to when an individual with a vision and entrepreneurial spirit took risks to establish a trade enterprise on the wild prairie along the front range of the Rocky Mountains. Lancaster Lupton first came to the area with a military expedition in 1835. By 1836 Lupton had resigned his commission and was bringing skilled craftsman and labor from the Mexican village of Taos north to build his trade fort. By 1837-38 he was trading with the Arapahoe and Cheyenne tribes. Come see his trade fort and walk through the inner plaza to visit the blacksmith and carpenter shops\, living quarters\, kitchen and food preparation rooms\, trade rooms\, cantina and storage room with historic artifacts.[/su_spoiler][/su_accordion] \nAbout South Platte Valley Historic Park\nHistoric Fort Lupton (aka Fort Lancaster) and South Platte Valley Settlement Historic Park encompasses 97 acres of land along the South Platte River just northwest of the city of Fort Lupton\, Colorado. The land consists of a large natural and camping area immediately along the river and a high bench of land where the original Fort Lancaster was located.[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”Read More”]\nAlong the river\, in groves of cottonwood trees are camping areas that can be used by Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops with reservations. These camping areas are also used by the re-enactment department of the SPVHS – the Tallow River Trappers – to hold periodic rendezvous events. Immediately along the river are nature areas that are home to deer\, turkey\, foxes and other animals and birds. At the north end of the historic park is a muzzleloading shooting range leased by the Fort Lupton Muzzleloading Club. \nStart your tour of the historic park at the re-creation of Fort Lancaster\, which was in operation from 1836 to 1844. Move down the path and see the restored trapper cabin from the 1850s\, which was originally located down along the Platte River in Adams County. Moving further down the path\, your will see both the Independence School built in 1875 and the Donelson homestead house built in the 1860s. The Donelson House and the Independence School represent the settlement of the Platte Valley started by the early fur trappers and traders.[/su_spoiler][/su_accordion] \n \nTags: Fort Lupton Heritage Fair\, Colorado History Festival\, History Timeline\nDon’t miss the next Fort Lupton Heritage Fair at the South Platte Valley Historic Park in Fort Lupton\, Colorado. Mark your calendar today! \nView other History Festivals & Events URL:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/event/fort-lupton-heritage-fair/ LOCATION:South Platte Valley Historic Park\, 2001 Historic Parkway\, Fort Lupton\, CO\, 80621\, United States CATEGORIES:0-Regular Recurranace,American Revolutionary War Reenactment,Historic American Forts,History Festivals,History Timelines,Living History Events,Same week in month ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Fort-Lupton-Heritage-Fair-25-1000x667.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190504T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190504T170000 DTSTAMP:20260408T232940 CREATED:20190127T190014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190127T201532Z UID:33493-1556956800-1556989200@www.crazycrow.com SUMMARY:Ohio Civil War Show and Artillery Show DESCRIPTION:2019 Ohio Civil War Show and Artillery Show\n\nRate This Event\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nDon’t miss the Ohio Civil War Show and Artillery Show on May 4-5\, 2019 at the Richland County Fairgrounds in Mansfield\, Ohio. The 42nd Ohio Civil War Show in conjunction with the 27th Artillery Show also includes WWI and WWII. Stop in and enjoy over 750 tables of memorabilia\, outstanding displays\, outdoor encampments\, Abe Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address\, period music and much more! The Ohio Civil War Show and Artillery Show is definitely one not to miss! \n\nOhio Civil War Show and Artillery Show\nThere will be about 380 exhibitors from 38 states participating in Ohio’s only show if this kind. It is expected to include 750 tables of military memorabilia — from 1775 through 1945 — for visitors who want to buy\, sell\, trade and display items. The show is the largest of its kind in the country. In addition\, related items such as books\, images\, photographs\, paper goods\, Civil War prints and some women’s apparel will be available to the public and collectors. \nIn conjunction with the Ohio Civil War show\, the annual Artillery Show will feature full-size cannons\, limbers\, cassion\, Gatling guns and mortars. This\, also is the only artillery show of this kind in the country. Visitors can view field guns\, equipment and displays that relate to America’s wars from 1775 through 1945. \nAs an added feature\, visitors have a rare opportunity to see cannon-firing demonstrations Saturday and Sunday. This years show will feature a 1776 Revolutionary War Living History Encampment by the 8th Pennsylvania Regiment. The encampment will include drills\, musket firing\, colonial period camp cooking and more. Another feature of the show will be a Civil War Field Hospital scenario with simulated limb amputations and medical practices of the Civil War. Along with this\, there will be a living history Civil War encampment depicting military life. \nOhio Civil War Show & Artillery Show Mini Gallery\n\n \nOther outdoor features include period music by harp/dulcimer\, banjo/violins. A Sutler’s Row\, featuring dozens of sutlers\, will have available reproduction items and apparel for both the military and civilian re-enactors. \nA Living History Encampment by the Army of Ohio will have their authentic camp open to the public and will perform military drills\, firing demonstrations and marches through the grounds daily at random times. See World War II encampmentsm weapons and vehicles. Visitors can experience how soldiers lived and survived in their camps. \nPresident Abe Lincoln will be in attendance Saturday and Sunday. Be sure to hear his Gettysburg Address. There also will be random performances both days by the Camp Chase Fife and Drum and the Civil War Band. \nOpen to the Public \nHours\nSaturday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.\nSunday 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. \nAdmission:\nAdults $7.00\nChildren under 12 free (must be accompanied by an adult) \nLocation\nRichland County Fairgrounds\n750 N. Home Road\nMansfield\, OH 44906\nTrimble Road exit off of U.S. 30 map \nFor More Information: \nWayne Williams: Phone: 419-884-2194info@ohiocivilwarshow.com \nSpecial Features: \n\n\nSeven (7) Buildings – One Gate \nFood and Handicapped Facilities\nArtillery Show – Indoor/Outdoor\nCannon Firing Demonstrations\nSutler’s Row\nCivil War Field Hospital by the Society of Civil War Surgeons\nPeriod Church Service Sunday Morning with Period String Music\nAbe Lincoln Live Presentations\nLiving History Campfire by Brigade of American\n\n\n\nRevolution\, 8th Pennsylvania Regiment \n\nPeriod Music by Camp Chase Fife & Drum and the 73 OVI Regimental Band\nCivil War and WWII Living History Encampments\nDaily Door Prize\nDemonstration Schedule\n\n  \nCannon Firing Demonstration\nSaturday 11:30a.m. & 2:00 p.m.\nSunday 11:30a.m. & 1:30 p.m. \nWWII Small Arms Demonstration Saturday 4:45 p.m.\n90th U.S. Infantry & 100th Jäger German Unit \nCivil War Hospital Scenario\nPerformed by The Society of Civil War Surgeons\nSaturday 10:30 a.m. & 3:00 p.m.\nSunday 10:30 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. \nChase Fife & Drum Corp Presentation\nSaturday 9:30 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m. \n73rd OVI Regimental Band\nSunday 9:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. & 2:30 p.m. \nGettysburg Address\nSaturday & Sunday 12:00 noon \nSunday Church Service 10:00 a.m. \n \nMark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Ohio Civil War Show and Artillery Show in May at the Richland County Fairgrounds in Mansfield\, Ohio. \nTags: Ohio Civil War Show and Artillery Show\, Ohio Civil War Show\, Ohio Artillery Show\, Civil War Collectibles Show\, ohio civil war collectors show\, civil war relic show\, civil war antique show \nView other Civil War Reenactments\, Encampments & Other Events\nView other Firearms\, Knives & Collectible Show Events URL:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/event/ohio-civil-war-show-and-artillery-show/ LOCATION:Richland County Fairgrounds\, 750 N. Home Road\, Mansfield\, OH\, 44906\, United States CATEGORIES:0-Regular Recurranace,American Civil War Reenactment,Fife & Drum Corps Events,Living History Events,Same week in month ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Ohio-Civil-War-Show-16-1000x667.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ohio Civil War Show":MAILTO:info@ohiocivilwarshow.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190504 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190506 DTSTAMP:20260408T232940 CREATED:20170412T142531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190427T160452Z UID:14048-1556928000-1557100799@www.crazycrow.com SUMMARY:Pomme de Terre Rendezvous DESCRIPTION:2019 Pomme de Terre Rendezvous\n\nRate This Event\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nJoin us for the 33rd Annual Pomme de Terre Rendezvous on May 4-5\, 2019 at Pomme de Terre Lake Outlet Park in Hermitage\, Missouri. Experience life at a pre-1840s fur trade era mountain man rendezvous at the Pomme de Terre Rendezvous. The Pomme de Terre Rendezvous is family friendly\, so bring everyone for the fun\, food\, live music\, and pre-1840s mountain man competitions. \n\nPomme de Terre Rendezvous\nThe Pomme de Terre Rendezvous is held annually the first weekend in May. The Pomme de Terre Lake Outlet Park campground will be closed to public camping from Wednesday prior to that weekend through the Tuesday after. \nAdmission: $2.00; 12 and under Free\nSchool Day on Friday \nActivities\nDemonstrations and Seminars * Live Music * Food Vendors * Camp Contests \nEncampment\nEarly Set-Up Available Wednesday\, 8:00 am\nPre-1840s Primitive Attire and Camp\nWater\, Ice and Firewood available on site\nPlenty of excellent camping available\nFurs * Knives * Beads * Clothing * Tents * Lodges * Teepees * Camp Equipment * Iron Forge * French Colonial Artillery * Primitive Archery * Atlatl\nPrizes awarded for various camp contest. \nBlack Powder Shoot\nMissouri Off Hand Novelty Shoot * Hawk and Knife Throwing in Aggregate * Shotgun * Trade Gun-Pistol \nShooting Rules\nBlack Powder and Ball Only * Early Style Rifles Only * No Peeps – No Shaders * No Registration afte 1 pm Sunday * NMLRA Rules \nCamp Pot Luck\, Pig Roast\nBreakfast: Saturday and Sunday @ 7:00 am\nNon-Denominational Service Sunday Morning @ 9:00 am\nVendors: Arts and Crafts vendor spaces available. \nPomme de Terre Rendezvous Mini-Gallery\n\n \nLocation\nPomme de Terre Lake Outlet Park\nBelow the dam\, 3 miles south of Hermitage.\nCounty Road 218\nHermitage\, MO 65668\nGPS: 37.90278\, -93.32917 \nFor More Informaton: \nPrimitive Camping contact Ed Wilde 417-998-6005\nBlack Powder Shoot contact Rod Gates 417-998-6535\nAlso\, check our Pomme de Terre Muzzleloader Rendezvous Facebook page. \nAbout the Pomme de Terre Rendezvous Association\nThe first Pomme de Terre Rendezvous was held in Hermitage in 1985. Far different from the original mountain men rendezvous\, it was organized as a family event. Then called the Black Powder Rendezvous\, it was moderately successful\, attracting about 500 people. It was moved to its present location in 1986 due to the need for additional space and to take advantage of the natural beauty of the site a well as the traditional significance of the river in the lives of early settlers. \nThe first three rendezvous were sponsored and organized by the Hickory County Historical Society. During those years it grew tremendously\, both in scope and popularity. Due to this rapid growth and its increasing complexity\, a new organization\, the Pomme de Terre Rendezvous Association was formed to sponsor the event. The Rendezvous Association\, made up of local people and organizations interested in ensuring that area history is preserved. One way of doing so is through such annual events as the Pomme de Terre Rendezvous. In 2006\, the Hermitage Lions Club assumed the overall sponsorship of the event that is organized and operated by the Rendezvous Committee. \nMark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Pomme de Terre Rendezvous at Lake Outlet Park in Carson’s Corner\, Missouri. \n \nTags: Muzzleloader \, Pomme de Terre Mountain Man Rendezvous\, Pomme de Terre Voyageur Rendezvous\, Missouri Rendezvous\, Missouri Voyageur Rendezvous\, Missouri Mountain Man Rendezvous \nView other Fur-Trade-Era Rendezvous URL:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/event/pomme-de-terre-rendezvous/ LOCATION:Pomme de Terre Lake Outlet Park\, County Road 218\, Hermitage\, MO\, 65668\, United States CATEGORIES:0-Regular Recurranace,Living History Events,Missouri Rendezvous,Mountain Man Rendezvous,Same week in month,Voyageur Rendezvous or Encampment ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Pomme-de-Terre-Rendezvous-01-850x567.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190503 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190505 DTSTAMP:20260408T232940 CREATED:20190326T131449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190326T132129Z UID:37777-1556841600-1557014399@www.crazycrow.com SUMMARY:Colonial Fort Halifax Festival DESCRIPTION:2019 Colonial Fort Halifax Festival\n\nRate This Event\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nExperience early American history at the Colonial Fort Halifax Festival on May 3-4\, 2019 at the Fort Halifax Park in Halifax\, Pennsylvania next to the beautiful Susquehanna River. We have French and Indian War period re-enactments\, encampments\, speakers\, Native Americans\, early American games\, blacksmithing\, weaving\, entertainment by the Central York Middle School Fife and Drum Corps\, and so much more! Friday is ‘Education Day’ for students; Saturday is the public day. \n\nColonial Fort Halifax Festival\nTravel back in time to the year 1756. March alongside Colonel William Clapham’s 3rd Battalion of the Pennsylvania Regiment as they travel north along the Susquehanna River to establish the “go-between post” or fort to become known as Fort Halifax. Witness through the talents and precision of the many reenactors; British\, Native and French\, as they articulately present the story of Fort Halifax and its importance to the building and sustaining of Fort Augusta. \nThe Colonial Fort Halifax Festival is hosted by Friends of Fort Halifax Park\, Inc. This annual event focuses on Colonial America of the 1700s during French and Indian War times. Experience Battle Reenactments\, Central York MS Fife and Drum Corp performances\, The State Museum of PA Archaeology displays\, Hay Ride tours\, Children’s Activities and Games\, Encampments where you can talk to living historians\, Food Vendors\, Art and Craft Vendors\, and we are adding more every day! Don’t miss this event at scenic Fort Halifax Park on the shore of the Susquehanna River! \nPublic Welcome – Free Admission \nHours: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. \nLocation\nFort Halifax Park\n570 North River Road (SR 147)\nHalifax\, PA 17032 \nFor More Information: Email friendsofforthalifax@gmail.com\nVolunteer Coordinator; Norma Shearer 717-896-8510 nors@comcast.net \nColonial Fort Halifax Festival Mini Gallery\n\n \nColonial Fort Halifax Festival Education Day (Friday): \nReaching young people in the community is an important component of The\nFriends of Fort Halifax\, Inc. Mission. The Colonial Fort Halifax Festival\, including Education Day\, is vital to giving young people a living history lesson that teaches them what early American life was like in their hometown\, the impact Fort Halifax had during the French and Indian War\, its significance to the surrounding areas\, and its importance to the American Colonies\, Pennsylvania\, and the Nation. It is an important event for young people\, helping them understand\, visually imagine\, experience\, and appreciate this local treasure and the history it represents! \nIn conjunction with Halifax School District\, fifth grade students and teachers arrive at Fort Halifax Park for Education Day (traditionally the first Friday/weekend of May). Students are treated to a fifth grade curriculum based living history lesson in colonial life by historians and re-enactors dressed in period attire who have volunteered to serve as docents (guide) for the day. \nPeriod representations\, speakers\, exhibits\, and demonstrations typically include: Blacksmith\, Bladesmith\, Horn Carver\, Pennsylvania Provincial officers and recruits\, Fort Augusta Regimental officers and soldiers\, Camp followers\, Native Americans\, and French Milice (Militia). Frontier living activities include: hunting\, trapping\, weaving\, carpentry\, and early American games. \nPets must be kept on a leash and picked up after. \nMark your calendar today so you don’t miss the Colonial Fort Halifax Festival on the first Saturday of May at the Fort Halifax Park in Halifax\, Pennsylvania. \nTag: Colonial Fort Halifax Festival\, Fort Halifax Colonial Festival\, French and Indian War Reenactment\, French & Indian War Encampment\, Pennsylvania Living History \n \nView other French & Indian War Reenactments\, Musters and Other Events URL:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/event/colonial-fort-halifax-festival/ LOCATION:Fort Halifax Park\, 570 North River Road\, Halifax\, PA\, 17032\, United States CATEGORIES:0-Regular Recurranace,French & Indian War Reenactment,Living History Events,Same week in month ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Colonial-Fort-Halifax-Festival-04-1350x900.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Fort Halifax Park":MAILTO:friendsofforthalifax@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190430 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190506 DTSTAMP:20260408T232940 CREATED:20160814T105448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190227T151722Z UID:7228-1556582400-1557100799@www.crazycrow.com SUMMARY:Bloody Lake Rendezvous DESCRIPTION:2019 Bloody Lake Rendezvous\n\nRate This Event\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nBe here for the 37th Annual Bloody Lake Rendezvous on April 30 – May 5\, 2019 at the Black Hawk Memorial Parkin in Woodford\, Wisconsin. Reenactors from all over the country come to participate in the many competitions and games of the springtime Bloody Lake Rendezvous. Visitors are welcome to walk through the encampment on Saturday and Sunday and ask questions of the reenactors. The Tuesday before the first full weekend of May\, the Yellowstone Flint & Cap Club hosts The Bloody Lake Rendezvous on the back 40 of Black Hawk Memorial Park. \n\nBloody Lake Rendezvous\nThe Yellowstone Flint & Cap Club invites Lafayette and Green County history students to spend a school day here\, to witness living history and to ask questions about the lifestyles and skills of their forefathers. \nDuring the Bloody Lake Rendezvous\, two of our members give narratives on the Battle of Bloody Lake\, telling the historical significance of this area during The Black Hawk War. \nCamp Fees\n$15 per Lodge or Tin Tipi\n$35 per Trader\n$10 per Person 16 and older\nNo pre-registration; first come\, first serverd. \nWood and Water Furnished\, Ice Available\nPlease do not bring firewood per WI DNR \nPublic Welcome to Camp: Sat 9a-4p\, Sun 9a-3p\nThe camp is closed to non-participants Tuesday – Thursday. If you would like a guest to stay\, please make sure they have paid the registration fee and are properly attired. \nSchool Day\nOn Friday we host 6th graders from several area schools from 10:00 AM thru 2:00 PM. If you would like to participate with a 15 minute “Show & Tell” presentation\, please notify the gate when you register or sign up at The Cabin. \nBloody Lake Rendezvous Schedule\nFriday 10a-2p School Day\nSaturday morning – Children’s games\nShooting and Hawk Throwing Competitions\nSilent Auction for Scholarship Fund \nLocation\nBlack Hawk Memorial Park\n2995 County Y\nWoodford\, WI 53599\nGPS N420 degrees 39.558 W080 degrees 52.792\nDirections: From Hwy 81: go south on M (at Jordan Center) to LEWIS Rd\, which is a very short distance off Hwy 81 once you turn\, and go west (right). Stay on Lewis Rd\, which turns into SAND Rd & keep going forward and it will take you right to the park. From Hwy 11: turn North onto County M towards Woodford and Black Hawk Park. In about 7 miles you will come to the entrance to the park. \nBloody Lake Rendezvous Highlights \n\n\n\nWe have use of this entire 159-acre county park\, explore it. The areas north & east of our rendezvous site are private property and are off limits. Please respect the no trespassing signs.\nHorse Camp- Primitive gear is required. There is an area outside of main camp where you can ride your horse. See Dennis Mason for more information. Negative Coggins Test Required.\nModern Camp- located in the west parking lot. Please display your registration ribbon.\nHandicap Parking available across from the registration tent.\nOne (1) hour unloading time: then your vehicle must be removed from camp. Please do not block marked fire lanes. After initial set-up\, please step back & look at your campsite as if you were a tourist. All modern conveniences must be hidden from view at all times.\nKeep your campsite clean & safe by having a properly dug fire pit and water within reach.\nPre-1840 Clothing and Accouterments are required in camp at all times by participants during rendezvous. No tennis shoes\, blue jeans or hiking boots will be allowed.\n***Please make sure cell phones are off or silent while within public view***.\nNo walking of dogs in camp – NO EXCEPTIONS! Dogs are to stay at your campsite with a maximum 8-foot leash tethered to your lodge. Please clean up after your pet.\nAmenities: Slab wood can be cut at the woodpile with your primitive saw. Carts are available to transport firewood to your camp. If you have wood left over at your camp on Sunday\, please return it to the woodpile. Wisconsin DNR Restrictions: Beginning June 1\, 2010 only firewood gathered or purchased from a vendor who cut it from within 25 miles of a state managed property\, or state-certified wood\, may be brought onto the property. This change is being done to reduce the risk of bringing in destructive forest diseases and insects. 2 state health inspected wells for potable water. Ice is available for sale at the registration tent and will be delivered\, periodically\, through camp by horse. Dumpster for your garbage. PLEASE RECYCLE!\n\n\n\nFor More Information\nBooshway: Mike Parks sparkie@lagrant.net 608-778-8936\nCo-Booshway: Mike Jorgenson mikejorgenson47@yahoo.com 608-214-2080 \n\nBloody Lake Rendezvous: Aerial View\nMark your calendar today so you don’t forget the next Bloody Lake Rendezvous in May at the Black Hawk Memorial Parkin in Woodford\, Wisconsin. \nTags: Bloody Lake Rendezvous\, Illinois Rendezvous\, Illinois Voyageur Rendezvous\, Illinois Mountain Man Rendezvous\, Yellowstone Flint and Cap Club Rendezvous \nView other Wisconsin Rendezvous URL:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/event/bloody-lake-rendezvous/ LOCATION:Black Hawk Memorial Park\, 2995 County Y\, Woodford\, WI\, 53599\, United States CATEGORIES:Living History Events,Mountain Man Rendezvous,Wisconsin Rendezvous ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Bloody-Lake-Rendezvous-02-850x567.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Yellowstone Flint and Cap Club":MAILTO:Booshway Parks sparkie@lagrant.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190427T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190428T160000 DTSTAMP:20260408T232940 CREATED:20170210T042044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190303T150907Z UID:11647-1556359200-1556467200@www.crazycrow.com SUMMARY:Civil War Union Training Camp at Caesars Creek Pioneer Village DESCRIPTION:2019 Civil War Union Training Camp at Caesars Creek Pioneer Village\n\nRate This Event\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nReport to the Civil War Union Training Camp at Caesars Creek Pioneer Village on April 27-28\, 2019 in Waynesville\, Ohio. Here at the Training Camp you will learn about life of a Union Soldier during the Civil War as you take part in the training. \nYou will be able to witness what life was like for Soldiers during the Civll War while they were in training camp getting ready to go to battle. Walk through the camp and see how they lived and they trained including firing demonstrations. These camps were not easy living for the soldiers and many of them perished here before even reaching a battle field. \nThe Civil War Union Training Camp at Caesars Creek Pioneer Village is an event that will appeal to both the young and the old as you will be able to see history actually come to life. Most Civil War events concentrate on just the battles but we strive to bring the history alive. You will be able to witness what their every day life was like in the training camp during the civil war along with living history displays and demonstrations and watch as they carry out their company level and above drills. \nThe kids will be fascinated to see the soldiers in period dress along with the weapons of the time and it will give them a chance to be up close and personal with people who have a passion for the civil war and can bring the history that they read in their books to life. Everyone will be fascinated by seeing what life was truly like in those days. \nCivil War Union Training Camp at Caesars Creek Pioneer Village Mini Gallery\n\n \nIf you have any questions about this event as either a participant or a visitor feel free to contact us to find out more. \nHours: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday \nCost: $5 per person\n*all proceeds from the Pioneer Village events go to sustaining and maintaining the Pioneer Village and its buildings \nLocation\nCaesars Creek Pioneer Village\n3999 Pioneer Village Rd.\nWaynesville\, OH 45068\nCall: 937-705-0785\nEmail: admin@caesarscreekpioneervillage.com \nAbout Caesars Creek Pioneer Village\nCaesars Creek Pioneer Village hosts many events each year\, including the Civil War reenactment\, War Between the States each September\, the Spring Gathering in May\, and the Civil War Union Training Camp in April. \nMark your calendar today so you won’t miss the next Civil War Union Training Camp at Caesars Creek Pioneer Village in Waynesville\, Ohio. \n \nTags: Civil War Union Training Camp at Caesars Creek Pioneer Village\, Civil War Union Training Camp\, Civil War Reenactment \nView other Civil War Reenactments & Other Events URL:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/event/civil-war-union-training-at-camp-caesars-creek-pioneer-village/ LOCATION:Caesars Creek Pioneer Village\, 3999 Pioneer Village Rd.\, Waynesville\, OH\, 45068\, United States CATEGORIES:American Civil War Reenactment,Living History Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Civil-War-Union-Training-Camp-at-Caesars-Creek-10-1350x900.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Caesars Creek Pioneer Village":MAILTO:admin@caesarscreekpioneervillage.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190427 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190429 DTSTAMP:20260408T232940 CREATED:20160623T060929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190215T222519Z UID:5679-1556323200-1556495999@www.crazycrow.com SUMMARY:Bridgeton Mountain Man Rendezvous DESCRIPTION:2019 Bridgeton Mountain Man Rendezvous\n\nRate This Event\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nRelive tradition at the 27th Annual Bridgeton Mountain Man Rendezvous on April 27-28\, 2019 in Bridgeton\, Indiana. Everyone is invited to the Bridgeton Mountain Man Rendezvous to enjoy a taste of authentic pre-1840s fur-trade-era living in a beautiful historic setting. Walk through the Mountain Man encampment complete with trading posts and pioneer goods for sale. Held the last full weekend of April each year since 1993 on land important to the communities past and in preserved historic buildings. \n\nBridgeton Mountain Man Rendezvous\nGot cabin fever? Come on out for our Bridgeton Rendezvous where you’ll find free camping\, free water and firewood and porta-johns provided. Experience this living history re-enactment for 1750-1840 with authentic period camps\, clothing\, cooking\, trading\, and activities. Black powder rifle shoots\, primitive bow shoot\, knife and hawk throwing\, woods walk\, canoe event and more. It’s a great educational opportunity for kids to learn history hands-on! Plenty of food\, free parking\, \nThe Bridgeton Mountain Man Rendezvous is fun for the whole family! Early 1800s living is reenacted with historic primitive skill demonstrations. Watch live black powder muzzle loader shooting and knife and tomahawk throwing. See a primitive bow shoot and a canoe race on Big Raccoon Creek on Saturday. Enjoy pioneer crafters at work and let the kids participate in authentic old-time activities. \nWhile you’re here for the Bridgeton Mountain Man Rendezvous\, visit the 1822 Case Log Cabin for a lesson in authentic pioneer hearth cooking including the popular “chicken-on-a-string.” Stop at the Bridgeton Grist Mill for a live 1800s corn grinding demonstration\, and try some Parke County products. Visit Collom’s General Store and the 1878 Barn for vendors and shop at the 1878 House\, Ye Olde Covered Bridge Shoppe\, and other stores in town. Plenty of food choices will be available. And don’t forget to take a stroll through the famous Bridgeton Covered Bridge. \nBridgeton Rendezvous Mini Gallery\n\n \nThe Bridgeton Volunteer Fire Department will stage a Jonah Fish Fry from 2 to 7 p.m. Saturday. Enjoy fish and fixins at the Firehouse. Shops will be open\, plenty of food vendors. The Bridgeton Mountain Man Rendezvous is educational and fun for everyone. \nAdmission: FREE \nHours\nSaturday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm\nSunday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm \nLocation\nBridgeton 1878 House\n8144 South Bridgeton Road\nBridgeton\, IN 47836 \nFor More Information: bton1878hse@aol.com – (765) 548-2136 \nAbout Bridgetown\nBridgeton is home to the oldest continuously operating mill west of the Allegheny Mountains. The mill overlooks Indiana’s most famous covered bridge and waterfall. The first two blocks of the town of Bridgeton were placed on the National Register Historic District in 1992. \nAbout the Bridgeton Covered Bridge Association\nThe Bridgeton Covered Bridge Association promotes tourism in the historic village of Bridgeton\, by sponsoring events such as the Bridgeton Mountain Man Rendezvous. They also work to maintain and preserve the Bridgeton Covered Bridge. \n \nMark your calendar today so your don’t miss the next Bridgeton Mountain Man Rendezvous on the last full weekend of April in Bridgeton\, Indiana. \nTags: Bridgeton Mountain Man Rendezvous\, Indiana Mountain Man Rendezvous\, Indiana Voyageur Rendezvous\, Indiana Rendezvous\, Bridgeton Rendezvous \nView other Buckskinner Rendezvous URL:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/event/bridgeton-mountain-man-rendezvous/ LOCATION:Downtown Bridgeton Indiana\, Downtown\, Bridgeton\, IN\, 47836\, United States CATEGORIES:0-Regular Recurranace,History Festivals,Indiana Rendezvous,Living History Events,Mountain Man Rendezvous,Same week in month ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Bridgeton-Rendezvous-29-1000x667.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Bridgeton Covered Bridge Association%2C Inc.":MAILTO:bton1878hse@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190427 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190429 DTSTAMP:20260408T232940 CREATED:20160814T123627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190125T224532Z UID:7237-1556323200-1556495999@www.crazycrow.com SUMMARY:Gathering at Macktown DESCRIPTION:2019 Gathering at Macktown\n\nRate This Event\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nThe Annual Gathering at Macktown on April 27-28\, 2019 at Macktown Living History Educational Center in Rockton\, Illinois lets you experience pre-1850s frontier life. Take a step back in time to experience American frontier life through the 1840’s. At the Gathering at Macktown\, you will meet traders and trappers\, French voyageurs and Native Americans. Enjoy food and mercantile vendors\, demonstrations and black powder shooting. This Gathering at Macktown takes place on the last full weekend of April each year. \nOn the early frontier\, a Gathering was a special time once a year when trappers\, traders\, settlers and Native Americans came together to trade\, share news\, have sporting contests and ofttimes even marry. More civilized than an early Rendezvous\, since it now included settler families\, it was a greatly anticipated event that could last for several days.\nIn this living history event\, the Gathering at Macktown\, visitors can feel themselves transported to a different time. Whether tasting homemade root beer or period foods\, visiting the Native American village and experiencing a woodlands lifestyle\, learning the proper way to throw a tomahawk\, or strolling through a historic site seemingly untouched by time\, they will experience the 1650-1850 eras of exploration\, trade and early settlement. \n \nVisitors can talk with voyageurs\, trappers\, Native Americans\, militiamen\, settlers and craftsmen who have gathered to trade news and goods. There will be black powder shooting demonstrations\, archery demonstrations\, canoe landings\, demonstrations of old-time crafts and skills\, bag pipes and Janesville Drum and Fife Corps will perform – and more!!\nTour original buildings on a national historic site\, Macktown Living History Educational Center\, and meet Stephen Mack as he shares his home with you. This living history presentation of American life from 1690 to 1850 is a family-friendly event with plenty of hands-on activities\, music and much more! \nSo\, why just read about history when you can experience it! Reenactors at the Annual Gathering at Macktown have studied the time period\, and love sharing what they have learned with camp visitors. The Gathering is expected attract about 100 reenactors roving in about the camp in period attire. \nThere will also be chances for guests to try out archery (times to be determined). Children will enjoy when the Candy Cannon is shot! (Shooting candy out of a cannon for children to gather.) There also will be a paddle dance\, comparable to the The Virginia Reel during the Civil War. \nAdmission\nAdults $7\nStudents $5\nChildren under 6 Free \nGathering at Macktown Mini-Gallery\n\nSaturday & Sunday\n9:00 a.m. – Voyageur Landing & Opening Ceremony \nEvent held rain or shine\nFree parking\nMore information\, call 815-624-4200. \nLocation\nMacktown Living History Center\n2221 Freeport Rd.\nRockton\, IL 61072\n(815) 624-4200 \nFor More Information\nCall (815) 624-4200; Email macktown1@frontier.com \nAbout Macktown\nThe Winnebago County Forest Preserve District\, which owns the land on which Macktown and the trading post once sat\, and the Macktown Living History Education Center are working to restore Macktown to its 1830 – 1846 historic condition. \nMacktown was founded in the mid-1830’s by Stephen Andrew Mack Jr.\, and his wife\, Mary Hononegah. In prosperous times\, Pekatonic boasted of the Mack’s two-story home and store\, a furniture store\, a school room\, a shoemaker’s shop\, a tavern\, a trading post\, fur trapper’s cabins\, and other homes belonging to the population of 200 to 300. A ferry and bridge traversed the Rock River. \n \nMark your calendar today so you won’t miss the next Annual Gathering at Macktown at Macktown Living History Educational Center in Rockton\, Illinois. \nTags: Gathering at Macktown\, Indiana Mountain Man Rendezvous\, Indiana Rendezvous\, Indiana Voyageur Rendezvous\, Macktown Rendezvous \nView other Living History Events URL:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/event/gathering-at-macktown/ LOCATION:Macktown Living History Educational Center\, 2221 Freeport Rd\, Rockton\, IL\, 61072\, United States CATEGORIES:0-Regular Recurranace,Illinois Rendezvous,Living History Events,Mountain Man Rendezvous,Same week in month,Voyageur Rendezvous or Encampment ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Gathering-at-Macktown-14-1000x667.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Macktown Living History":MAILTO:macktownlivinghistory@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190427 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190429 DTSTAMP:20260408T232941 CREATED:20160717T100503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190227T015824Z UID:6362-1556323200-1556495999@www.crazycrow.com SUMMARY:Redbud Trail Rendezvous DESCRIPTION:2019 Redbud Trail Rendezvous and Civil War Encampment\n\nRate This Event\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nExperience pre-1865 history at the Annual Redbud Trail Rendezvous and Civil War Encampment April 27-28\, 2019  at the Fulton County Museum in Rochester\, Indiana with live music\, dance\, pre-1840s fur trade era reenactors\, Civil War reenactors\, food cooked over wood fires\, and more. Hours and activities vary daily.  Come and enjoy the Redbud Trail Rendezvous at the site of the Trail of Courage when the redbuds are blooming. See the Fulton County Museum\, Round Barn Museum\, and their Living History Village. \nThe Redbud Trail Rendezvous will be setup in the Living History Village\, just south of the Round Barn. WE ARE INCLUDING CIVIL WAR – SO TIME PERIOD WILL BE PRE-1865.  The purpose of the Redbud Trail Rendezvous and Civil War Encampment is to educate the public about frontier history\, preserve history and heritage of pre-1865 era\, and provide a fun and relaxing time for participants! Teaching is one of the purposes for the Redbud Trail Rendezvous. \nHours: Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.\nAdmission: $3 Ages 12 & up \nRedbud trees form a lovely background for the Redbud Trail Rendezvous at the Fulton County Museum’s Living History Village area. Every spring the Redbud Trail Rendezvous is one of the first outdoor events of the season. This event is brimming with frontier history and often brings surprises for the participants and public. Over a hundred historic reenactors set up camps and live outdoors for the event\, demonstrating primitive skills of the era as well as traditional crafts\, frontier life ways\, and pioneer skills such as cooking over wood fires and tomahawk throwing. The event is educational and fun\, showing authentic history as re-enacted by real people. \nHistoric camps portray periods from the American Revolutionary War to the American Civil War. People dressed in authentic pre-1865 outfits demonstrate many traditional crafts. Crafts include flint knapping\, beadwork\, spinning and weaving\, leather\, flintknapping\, watercolor painting\, wood carving\, blacksmith\, scrimshaw\, fingerweaving\, and much more. \nEvent Amenities: straw\, free firewood\, low price for camping & trading\, free showers beside museum\, free admission to the museum and Living History Village at north end of grounds. So come on out and have some fun on the banks of the Tippecanoe River. \nLocation:\nFulton County Museum\n37 E County Road 375 North\nRochester\, IN 46975 \nFor more information: Call 574-223-4436; Email melinda@rtcol.com \n \nMark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Redbud Trail Rendezvous and Civil War Encampment on the last full weekend of April at the Fulton County Museum in Rochester\, Indiana. \nTags: Redbud Trail Rendezvous\, Indiana Mountain Man Rendezvous\, Indiana Rendezvous\, Revolutionary War Encampment\, Civil War Encampment \nView other Revolutionary War Reenactments & Other Events\nView other Buckskinner Rendezvous\nView other Civil War Reenactments\, Encampments & Other Events URL:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/event/redbud-trail-rendezvous/ LOCATION:Fulton County Museum\, 37 E 375 N\, Rochester\, IN\, 46975\, United States CATEGORIES:0-Regular Recurranace,American Civil War Reenactment,History Festivals,Indiana Rendezvous,Living History Events,Mountain Man Rendezvous,Same week in month ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Redbud-Trail-Rendezvous-20-850x567.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Fulton County Historical Society":MAILTO:fchs@rtcol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190427 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190428 DTSTAMP:20260408T232941 CREATED:20171126T024010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190422T162136Z UID:19841-1556323200-1556409599@www.crazycrow.com SUMMARY:Locust Grove Revolutionary War Encampment DESCRIPTION:2019 Locust Grove Revolutionary War Encampment\n\nRate This Event\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nJoin us for the Locust Grove Revolutionary War Encampment at Locust Grove on April 27-28\, 2019 at Historic Locust Grove in Riverwood\, Kentucky. Feel the excitement of the American Revolution at Locust Grove! Step into the year 1778 with this Revolutionary War Encampment as George Rogers Clark and his Illinois Regiment of Virginia begin their western campaign. Visit with soldiers and camp followers\, learn 18th-century recipes in the hearth kitchen\, and participate in recruitment for new\, pint-sized troops. Be sure to visit the blacksmith\, woodworker\, and other tradespeople to discover more about daily life during the Revolution! Admission: $6 for adults\, free for children 12 and under\, historic house tours included. Snacks will be available for sale. \nHours: 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. \nAdmission\n$6.00 for adults\nFree for children 12 and under\nHistoric house tours included. \nSnacks & drinks available for purchase. \nLocation\nLocust Grove\n561 Blankenbaker Lane\nLouisville\, KY 40207 \nLocust Grove Revolutionary War Encampment Mini Gallery\n\n \nFor more information call (502) 897-9845; EMAIL wises496@gmail.com \nAbout the Encampment\nThe Locust Grove Revolutionary War Encampment started out as a “spring training” for the Illinois Regiment reenactment group\, which travels throughout the region to participate in Revolutionary War battle reenactments and encampments. Period reenactors set up tents\, don period dress and live as Clark and his troops lived — and they invite the public to interact with history. It’s really a way for the reenactors to share their knowledge and their love of history with visitors\, who can come and see history firsthand\,” Williams said. \nAbout Historic Locust Grove\nHistoric Locust Grove is located in Louisville\, Kentucky. Sitting high above the Ohio River the house was built in 1792 by William Croghan and his wife Lucy Clark Croghan. It was a bustling household that often became a gathering place for the other Clark siblings including both General George Rogers Clark and William Clark of the Lewis and Clark Corps of Discovery and the many nieces and nephews of the large extended family. \nMark your calendar today so you won’t miss the next Locust Grove Revolutionary War Encampment at Historic Locust Grove in Riverwood\, Kentucky in April. \n \nTags: Locust Grove Revolutionary War Encampment\, Revolutionary War Encampment \nView other Revolutionary War Reenactments & Other Events URL:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/event/locust-grove-revolutionary-war-encampment/ LOCATION:Locust Grove\, 561 Blankenbaker Lane\, Riverwood\, KY\, 40207\, United States CATEGORIES:0-Regular Recurranace,American Revolutionary War Reenactment,Living History Events,Musters and Encampments,Same week in month ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/18th-Century-Thunder-Spring-Revolutionary-War-Encampment-04-850x567.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Locust Grove Inc":MAILTO:lghh@locustgrove.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190427 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190429 DTSTAMP:20260408T232941 CREATED:20170308T063625Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190306T153833Z UID:12682-1556323200-1556495999@www.crazycrow.com SUMMARY:Fort Scott Civil War Encampment DESCRIPTION:2019 Fort Scott Civil War Encampment\n\nRate This Event\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nJoin us for the 37th Annual Fort Scott Civil War Encampment on April 27-28\, 2019 at Fort Scott Historic Site in Fort Scott\, Kansas in honoring the sacrifice of soldiers and civilians from 1861-1865. The roar of musketry\, boom of artillery\, and neighing of horses will again be heard as Union troops garrison Fort Scott. A variety of programs during the Fort Scott Civil War Encampment offer you the opportunity to learn more about Fort Scott’s role during the Civil War. Fort Scott Civil War Encampment activities begin at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday and conclude following the 3:00 p.m. program on Sunday. \nAt the Fort Scott Civil War Encampment you can experience the sights\, sounds\, and smells of the times—soldiers marching or on horse\, rifles firing\, gunpowder hanging in the air. A variety of interpretive programs will illustrate the role Fort Scott played as a major supply base for federal troops during this pivotal conflict. \nIn 1842 the Army established Fort Scott to patrol the border between Missouri and Indian Territory (Kansas\, Oklahoma\, Nebraska) and to separate American Indians and white settlers. Today\, Fort Scott National Historic Site tells the stories of all people who called this area home. The Fort Scott Civil War Encampment will focus on these stories. \nOn Sunday at 10:00 a.m.\, come join in a period Church Service. Learn about the logistics of feeding soldiers with “Rolling in the Dough” Bake-house Demonstration at 11:00 a.m. Cavalry\, Infantry\, and Artillery Demonstrations will continue in the afternoon. \nFort Scott Civil War Encampment Schedule (Tentative) \nSaturday\n9:00 a.m. – Flag Raising\n10:00 a.m. – Cavalry Drill\n11:00 a.m. – Infantry Drill and Weapons Demo\n2:00 p.m. – “Dawn to Dusk Fashion Show”\n3:00 p.m. – Artillery Drill and Weapons Demo\n4:00 p.m. – Flag Retreat\n6:30 p.m. – “The Last Full Measure of Devotion” – 1916 Reunion \nSunday\n9:00 a.m. – Flag Raising\n10:00 a.m. – Church Service\n11:00 a.m. – “Rolling in the Dough” – Bakehouse Demo\n12:00 p.m. – Artilelry Drill and Weapons Demo\n1:00 p.m. – Cavalry Drill\n2:00 p.m. – Infantry Drill and Weapons Demo\n3:00 p.m. – Artillery Drill and Weapons Demo \n \nMark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Fort Scott Civil War Encampment at the Fort Scott Historic Site in Fort Scott\, Kansas. \nTags: Fort Scott Civil War Encampment\, Fort Scott Civil War Weekend\, Civil War Days\, Civil War Weekend\, Civil War Encampment \nView other Civil War Reenactments\, Encampments & Other Events URL:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/event/fort-scott-civil-war-encampment/ LOCATION:Fort Scott National Historic Site\, 1 Old Fort Blvd\, Fort Scott\, KS\, 66701\, United States CATEGORIES:American Civil War Reenactment,Living History Events,Same week in month ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Fort-Scott-Civil-War-Encampment-Holmes-Brig-02-1350x900.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Holmes Brigade USV":MAILTO:ajracine@sprintmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190427 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190428 DTSTAMP:20260408T232941 CREATED:20170308T061521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190306T170203Z UID:12674-1556323200-1556409599@www.crazycrow.com SUMMARY:Cowtown Civil War Days DESCRIPTION:2019 Cowtown Civil War Days\n\nRate This Event\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nA skirmish breaks out at Cowtown Civil War Days on April 27\, 2019 at the Old Cowtown Museum in Wichita\, Kansas. Confederate troops will march into the south end of Cowtown on Saturday after their scouts spy Yankees in the area. Before the troops reach the center of town\, sporadic sniper fire will come from the bushes and trees at the north end of town. Over the next 30 minutes\, the sound of gunfire will echo through the streets of the Old Cowtown Museum as it kicks off the season with a re-enactment of a battle between Union and Confederate soldiers at Cowtown. \n\nCowtown Civil War Days\nAdmission\n$9.00 – Adults (18-61)\n$8.00 – Senior Citizens (62+)\n$7.00 – Youth (12-17)\n$6.00 – Children (4-11)\nFREE – Children (under 4) & Cowtown Members \nLocation\nOld Cowtown Museum\n1865 West Museum Boulevard\nWichita\, KS 67203\n(316) 350-3323) \nAbout Historic Wichita Cowtown\nCowtown Civil War Days takes place among the 54 historic and recreated buildings at Cowtown located along the banks of the Arkansas River that are open to visitors all year long. Twenty-seven of the buildings are original and have been relocated to the grounds from Wichita and other sites in Kansas. Relocation of these structures protected them from demolition and preserved them for the future. \n \nMark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Cowtown Civil War Days at the Old Cowtown Museum in Wichita\, Kansas. \nTags: Cowtown Civil War Days\, Civil War Reenactment\, Cow Town Civil War Days \nView other Civil War Reenactments\, Encampments & Other Events URL:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/event/cowtown-civil-war-days/ LOCATION:Old Cowtown Museum\, 1865 W Museum Blvd\, Wichita\, KS\, 67203\, United States CATEGORIES:0-Regular Recurranace,American Civil War Reenactment,Living History Events,Same week in month ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Cowtown-Civil-War-Days-24-850x567.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Old Cowtown Museum":MAILTO:Goerzen@wichita.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190426 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190429 DTSTAMP:20260408T232941 CREATED:20170308T054740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190419T174805Z UID:12666-1556236800-1556495999@www.crazycrow.com SUMMARY:Buchanan Civil War History Weekend DESCRIPTION:2019 Buchanan Civil War History Weekend\n\nRate This Event\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nExperience history at the annual Buchanan Civil War History Weekend on April 26-28\, 2019 in downtown Buchanon\, Virginia. Save the last weekend of April to visit Buchanan and explore the town’s historic roots during our annual Buchanan Civil War History Weekend\, history will come alive in downtown Buchanan! See the flash\, smell the smoke and witness the reenactment of General McCausland and his confederate troops fighting to secure the bridge delaying General Hunter’s fiery Raid of the Valley. Stroll through living history camps\, Sutler’s Row\, or take part in a period Camp Dance and Bon Fire\, and more. \n\nBuchanan Civil War History Weekend\nExplore Buchanan Civil War History Weekend Living History Camps\, stroll period demonstrations\, Heritage Craft Demonstrations\, Buchanan History Displays\, Street Skirmishes\, Period Fashion Show\, Confederate Camp Dance\, Sunday Camp Church Services\, Civil War History Films\, Guest Speakers and more! \nSave the last weekend of April to visit Buchanan and explore the town’s historic roots during our annual Buchanan Civil War History Weekend. Explore Main Street where you will find Antiques\, Art\, Food and great places to eat. Witness first hand accounts of Buchanan during the War\, enjoy guest speakers and living history skits. \nFree Admission – Donations Welcome \nFriday School DaySchool Field Trips may be scheduled 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Friday. \nSaturday features a full day of activities including the Battle of Buchanan reenactment\, street skirmishes\, living history and more while Sunday features a period church service in the morning and the Battle of Buchanan in the afternoon. \nReenactor Amenities Provided: Free camping for re-enactors in the historic district or along the banks of the James River.Free water and firewoodSaturday evening meal for those who register by March 31 for the Buchanan Civil War History Weekend. \nBuchanan Civil War History Weekend Mini Gallery\n \nBounties for Reenactor UnitsThere will be TWO bounties offered. Each bounty is in the amount of $200. The Bounties will be awarded to the first Federal and first Confederate units who register a Full Scale Field Cannon with 57″ wheels. Spectators will be asked to make donations before each battle to help with bounties for additional cannons. Amounts of additional bounties will be no more than $150 and will go to units in the order that they register. \nReenactor Fees* $10 will be charged for each individual by March 31; late registration not guaranteed Sat. meal.* $25 for each Period Vendor or Sutler who pre-registers before March 31* $5 Children under 12 registration fee.* $10 for Saturday\, Main Street Vendor Fee for a 10′ x 10′ space along the sidewalk.* $35 fee will be charged to each vendor or settler who register after that date.* Make checks payable to: Town of Buchanan. FEES ARE NON REFUNDABLE. \nBuchanan Civil War History Weekend is hosted by the Town of Buchanan and the Botetourt Artillery Chapter of the Sons of Confederate Veterans. \nLocationMain Street & Town ParkBuchanan\, VA 24066 \nFor more information: 540-254-1212 hgleason@buchanan-va.gov \n[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”Event Rules”] \n\nNo pets.\nNo fireworks or live ammunition.\nPeriod weapons only.\nQuiet after 11:00 PM.\nAll vehicles out of camps by 8:00 am Saturday\nAll participants are required to register upon arrival. All autos must have a pass on the dash to enter the reenactment site.\nAll uniforms and shoes must be of proper period materials and construction.\nNo horses in civilian\, infantry\, artillery or sutler camps.\nFlags carried during engagements will be at the discretion of overall commanders.\nAll modern equipment\, packages or food are to be hidden.\nOnly registered sutlers will be allowed to sell merchandise.\nBuchanan Civil War History Weekend is a family oriented event. There is a zero tolerance for abuse\, there are no illegal substances or alcohol allowed – violators will be referred to the local law enforcement agency. Rowdiness\, abusive language or public drunkenness will not be tolerated. Unit commanders are responsible for all unit members – military and civilian.\nMinimum age to carry a weapon or service an artillery piece is 16. No one under 13 allowed on the field. Ages 13-15 must be functional musicians.\nAll units are expected to bag all trash and deposit pre-arranged points daily.\nNo firearms are to be discharged in or near the camps under ANY circumstances.\nInfantry long arms should be loaded with a maximum of 70 grains of powder.\nNo penny wrappers\, staples\, wads or tape are to be used for cartridges.. Pre-rolled rounds only.\nNo hand-to-hand or individual heroics. Direct aimed fire shall not take place within 40 yards and firing is not to take place within 20 yards. All weapons are to be inspected prior to battle. Safety inspections are mandatory.\nNo unauthorized filming or video taping of Buchanan Civil War History Weekend for commercial purposes.\nCut out sod and remove before digging fire pits: clean trash out of pits: replace sod.\nCommanders are responsible for getting information to their troops and are responsible for the conduct of their troops.\nNo rank above captain on the field unless approved prior to event.\nEyewear must be of period construction. No sunglasses of any type.\nFamily and friends in camp are encouraged to dress the part. If not\, they should depart at the end of the spectator’s day and not return until spectator hours commence the next day.\nCoggins paper for horses are to be current and will be inspected by cavalry commanders.\nPlease remember we are all guests of the Town of Buchanan.\n\n[/su_spoiler][/su_accordion] \nA BRIEF HISTORY OF HUNTER’S RAID IN BUCHANANDuring the Civil War\, the Town of Buchanan served as an important Confederate supply depot for shipment of agricultural produce and pig iron to Richmond via the James River and Kanawha Canal. Buchanan Farmers provided the Confederate quartermaster with beef\, cotton\, yarn and corn. Buchanan also provided troops for the Confederate war effort\, most notably for the Botetourt Artillery. The unit distinguished itself in the defense of Vicksburg. \nFederal General David Hunter marched through Buchanan on June 13\, 1864 on his ill-fated raid in Lynchburg. The following day Confederate General J.D. Imboden reported that Hunter had driven Confederate troops under McCausland’s command out of Buchanan. Period letters tell how McCausland burned the covered bridge over the James River before leaving igniting a fire which destroyed close to thirty buildings. Personal letters of the era also tell of the devastation to Buchanan caused by the war including the burning of Col. John Anderson’s home known as Mount Joy\, the three day Federal occupation of Oak Hill\, the Anchorage\, the Presbyterian Manse as well as other private homes and offices throughout Town. \nMark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Buchanan Civil War History Weekend in downtown Buchanon\, Virginia. \n \nTags: Buchanan Civil War History Weekend\, Buchanan Civil War Weekend\, Buchanan Civil War Days\, Buchanan Civil War Reenactment\, Civil War Days\, Civil War Reenactment \nView other Civil War Reenactments\, Encampments & Other Events URL:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/event/buchanan-civil-war-history-weekend/ LOCATION:Downtown Buchanan\, 19753 Main Street\, Buchanan\, VA\, 24066\, United States CATEGORIES:0-Regular Recurranace,American Civil War Reenactment,Battle Reenactments & Encampments,Living History Events,Same week in month,US Historic Reenactor Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Buchanan-Civil-War-History-Weekend-03-850x567.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Town of Buchanan":MAILTO:hgleason@buchanan-va.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190426 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190429 DTSTAMP:20260408T232941 CREATED:20170212T105949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190129T042532Z UID:11722-1556236800-1556495999@www.crazycrow.com SUMMARY:Grassy Run Heritage Rendezvous DESCRIPTION:2019 Grassy Run Heritage Rendezvous\n\nRate This Event\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nJoin us for the 28th Annual Grassy Run Heritage Rendezvous on April 26-28\, 2019 at the Williamsburg Community Park in Williamsburg\, Ohio. The Grassy Run Heritage Rendezvous is held within the Williamsburg Community Park next to the scenic East Fork of the Little Miami River\, in the oldest Village in Clermont County. This educational journey begins with a 1700s living history encampment\, with strolling musicians\, Native American dancers\, story tellers and demonstrations in Blacksmithing\, Gun smithing\, Spinner weavers\, Broom makers and primitive colonial-era Ohio skills. Don’t miss the black powder muzzleloader shoot and other competitions on Saturday and Sunday. \n\nGrassy Run Heritage Rendezvous\nThe Grassy Run Historical Arts Committee\, sponsor of the Grassy Run Heritage Rendezvous\, invites other living history participants to assist in teaching the public the history of the settlement years here in Southwestern Ohio. School days are held on Friday\, when over 1000 students are invited to spend a day doing hands on activities like candle making and beading. \nThe Grassy Run Heritage Rendezvous opens up to the public on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. till 3:00 p.m. See a Blacksmith work a red hot piece of steel into a useful implement\, hear the sweet sounds of a dulcimer or hear from one of the many first person orators on their lives on the Ohio Frontier. Shop the many store fronts and traders and barter for that one of a kind period craft gift. With over one hundred participants in period dress\, this is an event you will not want to miss. \nSchool Day at Grassy Run Heritage Rendezvous\nWith over fifteen historical educational stops\, children will be able to observe first hand the trials and tribulations of the first settlers who came to this beautiful yet still dangerous land to raise a family. The children will embark on a journey and will be able to Touch\, Hear\, See\, Smell and Taste history. “What a way to learn!” \nHours:\nFriday 9:00 am – 3:00 pm School Day\nSaturday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm – Public Hours\nSunday 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Public Hours\nOpening Ceremony: 10:30 am Saturday \nGrassy Run Heritage Rendezvous Mini-Gallery\n\nAdmission Fees:\nAdults: $5.00\nChildren:$2.00 6-14\nSeniors: $3.00\n5 and under free\nActive Military free with ID\nGroup Discounts by reservation only. \nLocation\nWilliamsburg Community Park\n150 E. Main Street\nWilliamsburg\, Ohio 45176 \nDirections: The park is 38 miles east of Cincinnati\, off of State Route 32 Williamsburg\, Ohio. The encampment located on 150 East Main Street Williamsburg\, Ohio 45176\, within the Community Park next to the East Fork of the Little Miami River. \nFor More Information\nGeorge West\, 513-675-3934\, GrassyRun@gmail.com\nKay Shields at 513-724-3740 to pre-register \n \nMark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Grassy Run Heritage Rendezvous on the last weekend in April at the Williamsburg Community Park in Williamsburg\, Ohio. \nTags: Grassy Run Heritage Rendezvous\, Ohio Rendezvous\, Ohio Voyageur Rendezvous\, Ohio Mountain Man Rendezvous \nView Other Ohio Rendezvous URL:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/event/grassy-run-heritage-rendezvous/ LOCATION:Williamsburg Community Park\, 150 E. Main Street\, Williamsburg\, OH\, 45176\, United States CATEGORIES:History Festivals,Living History Events,Mountain Man Rendezvous,Ohio Rendezvous,Voyageur Rendezvous or Encampment ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Grassy-Run-Rendezvous-38-1000x667.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Grassy Run Historical Arts Committee":MAILTO:grassyrun@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190425 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190429 DTSTAMP:20260408T232941 CREATED:20170318T035005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190422T102110Z UID:13047-1556150400-1556495999@www.crazycrow.com SUMMARY:Fort Frederick 18th Century Market Fair DESCRIPTION:2019 Fort Frederick 18th Century Market Fair\n\nRate This Event\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nJourney to the past at the 25th Annual Fort Frederick 18th Century Market Fair on April 25-29\, 2019 at Fort Frederick State Park in Big Pool\, Maryland. The Fort Frederick 18th Century Market Fair features the best period artisans\, craftspeople\, and sutlers together with an 18th Century encampment. Explore Maryland’s French and Indian War era stone fort built in 1756. See hundreds of reenactors and 18th century sutlers (vendors) selling 18th C. period wares: paintings and prints\, clothing and fabric\, books\, camp gear\, muskets\, fireplace and cooking hardware\, lanterns\, copperware\, etc. Attend the Auction on Saturday for great buys on items donated by the sutlers. \n\nFort Frederick 18th Century Market Fair\nFort Frederick 18th Century Market Fair is hosted by the “Friends of Fort Frederick” in partnership with the staff of Fort Frederick State Park. To get to the Market Fair\, take exit 12 (MD 56) off of I-70\, about 15 minutes west of Hagerstown. Hours are Thursday through Saturday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm; and Sunday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Entrance fees are: Adults – $5\, Children 6 to 12 – $2\, Children 5 and under – Free. 4-Day Passes are available – contact the Visitor Center at 301-842-2155. \nWhen this event began in 1994\, the Fort Frederick 18th Century Market Fair had much more of a rendezvous flavor. Participants portrayed time periods from the 1600s through the end of the mountain-man era in the 1840s\, and even Plains-style teepee camps were common. In 2003\, responsibility for organizing the event shifted from a regional blackpowder club to the Friends of Fort Frederick\, who decided to honor the history of the region and limit the time period for portrayals to the 18th century. \nPublic Hours:\n9:00 am – 5:00 pm Thursday through Saturday\n9:00 am – 3:00 pm on Sunday \nPublic Admission: \nAdults – $5.00\nAges 6 to 12 – $2.00\nAges 5 and Under – free\n4-day passes available; contact the Park Visitor Center at 301-842-2155. \nLocation\nFort Frederick State Park\n11100 Fort Frederick Road\nBig Pool\, MD 21711 \nFor More Information:\nFort Frederick State Park: fortfrederick.statepark@maryland.gov 301-842-2155\nFriends of Fort Frederick: info@friendsoffortfrederick.info\nVolunteer Coordinator: George Michael gfmichael46@gmail.com 301-331-6939\nMarket Fair Committee Secretary Jenifer Scarisbrick 301-824-6512 \nFort Frederick 18th Century Market Fair Mini Gallery\n\n\n[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”FORT FREDERICK MARKET FAIR SCHEDULE (Schedule may be subject to change)”]\nThursday\nAll Day – Visit the sutlers\, encampment and the fort.\nFriday\nAll Day – Visit the sutlers\, encampment and the fort. Enjoy suttler demonstrations.\nAll Day – Living History and military drill demonstrations inside the fort.\nAll Day – Faire Wynds will perform throughout the day.\n11:15 – Meet the British Engineer – inside the fort.\nSaturday\nAll Day – Visit the sutlers\, encampment and the fort. Enjoy suttler demonstrations.\nAll Day – Silas Moore\, Ratcatcher\, and Common Stock Entertainment will roam the fair.\n10:00 – Flag Raising Ceremony and Unit Drills – inside the fort.\n10:30 – Faire Wynds – at their tent near the fort gate.\n11:15 – Meet the British Engineer – inside the fort.\n1:00 – Auction of items donated by sutlers (Preview items 12–1 pm).\n1:00 – Robert Mouland – near the food concession area.\n2:15 – Program of Military Music – inside the fort.\n3:00 – Faire Wynds – at their tent near the fort gate.\n4:45 – Flag Lowering Ceremony – inside the fort.\nSunday\nAll Day – Visit the sutlers\, encampment and the fort. Enjoy suttler demonstrations.\nAll Day – Silas Moore\, Ratcatcher\, and Common Stock Entertainment will roam the fair.\n10:00 – Flag Raising Ceremony and Unit Drill – inside the fort.\n10:30 – Faire Wynds – at their tent near the fort gate.\n1:00 – Robert Mouland – near the food concession area.\n2:15 – Program of Military Music – inside the fort.\n3:00 – Flag Lowering Ceremony – inside the fort.\nPlease check the map in this program for the location of all activities. Further information is available at the HQ – Friends of Fort Frederick – tent in front of the store.[/su_spoiler][/su_accordion] \nThe Fort Frederick 18th Century Market Fair is a juried event. All clothing\, camping gear and equipment used by participants must be appropriate to the time period from 1730 to 1790. Vendors must also meet these standards\, both in their clothing and equipment\, and in the wares offered for sale. First-time vendors are vetted in advance by the Friends of Fort Frederick Trade Committee before they are allowed to participate. \nThe 18th-century timeframe is in keeping with the event’s venue. The centerpiece of Fort Frederick State Park is a massive stone fortification that was built in 1756\, after the defeat of General Braddock exposed the western colonial frontier to attacks by the French and their native allies. \nDuring the Fort Frederick 18th Century Market Fair\, a contingent of reenactors portraying French and Indian War-era Maryland provincial troops man the fort\, live in the barracks and provide interpretive events for visitors. These men portray members of Alexander Beall’s and Joshua Beall’s companies of Maryland forces. During the Market Fair\, the troops have a schedule of exhibitions that they perform. You can watch marching demonstrations\, flag-raising ceremonies or demonstrations of 18th-century military music. \nCivilian reenactors and living historians of every type that you could have found in 18th-century society can be found at the Fort Frederick Market Fair. Most of the campers portray typical frontier types\, dressing and equipping themselves as hunters or scouts. There is also a large contingent that prefers to portray the higher strata of colonial society\, so that\, among the rough-and-tumble long hunters you’ll find powdered-wig aristocrats and evening-gowned ladies. There are also quite a few reenactors who portray Native Americans of the period. \nRogers’ Rangers at the Market Fair\nFort Frederick 18th Century Market Fair also serves as one of the largest gatherings of Rogers’ Rangers reenactors. Roger’s Rangers started as an independent company of light troops. Their job was to serve as scouts and skirmishers that operated well forward of conventional troops\, harassing the French and securing intelligence. They performed their work so well that\, by the end of the war\, Robert Rogers was a major leading a small battalion of his Rangers\, and the Rangers were the chief scouting unit for the British forces. Rogers’ Rangers are the direct ancestors of our modern U.S. Army Rangers. \nToday\, Rogers’ Rangers are primarily reenacted by members of Jaeger’s Battalion. Jaeger’s Battalion is a national\, colonial period historical reenactment group headquartered in Grand Rapids\, Michigan. This is one of the oldest reenacting groups in the country. The battalion serves as the umbrella group for the various state-based Ranger companies. At the Market Fair you will usually see Battalion Adjutant Bill Blair leading companies from Virginia\, Maryland and Pennsylvania\, and sometimes companies from much farther afield. \nColonial Commerce – It’s why you’re here!\nThe fort and the military reenactors are a major part of the event\, but the main draw at the Fort Frederick 18th Century Market Fair is the vendors. Expect about 150 vendors to set up shop selling their 18th-century goods. Events like this are essential to reenactors and living historians who need to outfit themselves with period-correct gear. \n \nIn addition to craftsmen\, there are vendors who offer the full range of 18th-century essentials. At Fort Frederick Market Fair\, you can fully outfit your person with 18th-century apparel from several excellent tailors. You could also buy every item you would need to outfit a comfortable camp\, from the tent all the way down to a colonial pot scrubber. And you can pick up all the muzzleloading gear you need\, from a custom rifle or musket to a handmade powder horn or a custom shooting bag. And\, if you don’t need any big-ticket items\, you’ll find a full range of small items like cleaning jags and forged screwdrivers. \nIn addition to the formal vendors\, you’ll find many reenactors offering a variety of gear for sale on informal “trade blankets”. Any camper may set up a blanket in front of their camp and offer goods for sale to passersby at Fort Frederick Market Fair. \nAbout Fort Frederick\nFort Frederick was one of the largest frontier fortifications built during the French and Indian War. It occupies an area of 1.5 acres\, and it was built to stand up to a major military assault. The fort’s massive stone walls are 4.5 feet thick at the base. Inside the fort\, two large barracks buildings face each other across the parade ground. The fort is open and inside the walls you can tour the two barracks buildings. They are furnished with sleeping quarters\, workshops and offices\, just as they would have been during the mid-18th century. \n \nMark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Fort Frederick 18th Century Market Fair in April (weekend from Thursday to last Sunday of month) at Fort Frederick State Park in Big Pool\, Maryland. \nTags: Fort Frederick 18th Century Market Fair\, 18th Century Market Fair\, Colonial Market Fair\, Fort Frederick Colonial Market Fair\, Fort Frederick Market Fair \nView other Market Fair & Trade Fair Events URL:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/event/fort-frederick-18th-century-market-fair/ LOCATION:Fort Frederick State Park\, 11100 Fort Frederick Road\, Big Pool\, MD\, 21711\, United States CATEGORIES:0-Regular Recurranace,French & Indian War Reenactment,Historic American Forts,Living History Events,Market Fair,Musters and Encampments,Same week in month ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Fort-Frederick-18th-Century-Market-Fair-31-1000x667.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Fort Frederick":MAILTO:info@friendsoffortfrederick.info END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190424 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190429 DTSTAMP:20260408T232941 CREATED:20170308T161351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190311T191039Z UID:12643-1556064000-1556495999@www.crazycrow.com SUMMARY:Bakersfield Muzzleloaders Peter Lebec Rendezvous DESCRIPTION:2019 Bakersfield Muzzleloaders Peter Lebec Rendezvous\n\nRate This Event\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nJoin us for the 49th Annual Bakersfield Muzzleloaders Peter Lebec Rendezvous on April 24-28\, 2019 at the McCafferty Range near Weldon\, California. Be here for the Bakersfield Muzzleloaders Peter Lebec Rendezvous in the Southern Sierra Nevada of Central California for a Celebration of our Nation’s Frontier History. Primitive\, Tin Teepee or Flatlander. \nEveryone is welcome at the Bakersfield Muzzleloaders Peter Lebec Rendezvous! Period dress highly recommended\, yet not required. Limited water and firewood\, please bring yer own. Acoustic musicians welcome as well as daily visitors. \nFees\nRifle\, single event $15 (trail or paper)\nAggregate $25 or Husband/wife $35\nPistol paper & trail $8\nJuniors/Pee-Wees\, blanket prize \nKitchen\nBML lunch available Thursday thru Sunday (while food lasts)\nBreakfast Thursday thru Sunday B&G add Egg for $1 xtra.\nFriday Night – Enchiladas & Fixings\nSaturday Night Dinner – Salisbury steak \nCamping\nPrimitive Camping area available\nModern Camping Area available for your “Tin” T-Pee\nDogs must be on a leash & under strict control at all times.\nGenerators okay 7am to 9pm \nTraders Row (no traders fee)\nPeriod traders welcomed\, contact the Booshway) \nShooting Events (Open Iron Sights & Patched Round Ball)\nNO INLINE OR MODERN FIREARMS\nRifle Aggregate – Paper and trail\nRifle paper or trail\nPigs & Chickens Trap Door\nPistol- paper & Trail\nSpecial Daily Shoot (Wed-Sat)\nSingle Shot Cartridge\nTrail (re-entry) Various trail walks (Rifle\, cartridge & pistol)\nRunning Buffalo\nTeam Events\nJunior Events (Junior’s need cross-sticks) \nOther Bakersfield Muzzleloaders Peter Lebec Rendezvous Activities\nFriday night dinner $10\nSaturday night dinner Tri tip $12\nJam Session Friday night\nPie Contest\nCostume Contest Friday after dinner\nDaily Raffle & 50/50 drawings\nStake Shoot\nSunday Prizes & Raffle\nAnd other events to be determined \nFor more information:\nRon Rogers @ 760-549-9940 (Booshway)\nJim Malouf @ 760-376-6878 (President); Email jimmalouf@wildblue.net \nLocation\nMcCafferty Range\nNear Snow Street in Weldon\, CA 93283\nDriving Map Link \nYou will be about 15 miles from the markets and hospital.\nPlease bring your own water and firewood. Be prepared that if you packed it in\, Pack it out!\nLook for RDV signs at Kelso Valley Rd. \n \nDirections From Lake Isabella\, CA\nDepart Lake Isabella Blvd toward Young Ave 0.4 mi\nTurn left onto Elizabeth Norris Rd 0.4 mi\nTake ramp right and follow signs for CA-178 East 14.0 mi\nTurn right (south) onto Kelso Valley Rd (Look for RDV signs) 5.3 mi\nRoad name changes to S Kelso Valley Rd 4.8 mi\nBear left onto Janice Ave\, and then immediately bear left onto Snow St Unpaved Road 0.7 mi\nArrive at near Snow St\, Weldon\, CA 93283 (Look for RDV signs)\nThe last intersection is Janice Ave\nTurn left at Snow St\, (look for RDV sign)\nDestination near Snow St\, Weldon\, CA 93283 \nFor more information:\nCall Ron Rogers (Booshway) @ 760-549-9940\nOr Jim Malouf (President) @760-376-6878 \nAbout Peter Lebec\, namesake of the Bakersfield Muzzleloaders Peter Lebec Rendezvous\nA mysterious message found carved into the bark of an oak tree read: “Peter Lebeck [sic] Killed by a X Bear Oct 17 1837.” The discovery of Lebec’s famous epitaph by the Foxtail Rangers (a group of Bakersfield outdoor enthusiasts) was not the first\, but was definitive proof that Lebec once lived and was struck down by a grizzly and buried below the tree that bears (pun intended) the inscription. The most likely theory of the mystery of Peter Lebec is that he was a fur trapper\, but not with a French Canadian company as was long suspected. It would appear that he was more likely a part of Jean-Baptiste Chalifoux’s gang of trappers and horse thieves from New Mexico who were known to be in the area in 1837. But local lore prevails. To this day\, a Peter Lebec Rendezvous is held each year to honor the mysterious frontier trapper. One thing is for sure: Lebec’s unfortunate encounter with a grizzly made him Kern County’s most famous mountain man. \nMark your calendar today so you won’t miss the next Bakersfield Muzzleloaders Peter Lebec Rendezvous at the McCafferty Range near Weldon\, California. \nTags: Bakersfield Muzzleloaders Peter Lebec Rendezvous\, Peter Lebec Rendezvous\, Peter Lebec Muzzleloaders Rendezvous\, California Rendezvous\, California Mountain Man Rendezvous \nView other Buckskinner Rendezvous URL:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/event/bakersfield-muzzleloaders-peter-lebec-rendezvous/ LOCATION:McCafferty Range\, Near Snow Street\, Weldon\, CA\, 93283\, United States CATEGORIES:California Rendezvous,Living History Events,Mountain Man Rendezvous ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Bakersfield-Muzzleloaders-Peter-Lebec-Rendezvous-03-850x567.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Bakersfield Muzzleloaders":MAILTO:carlragsdale@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190424 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190430 DTSTAMP:20260408T232941 CREATED:20180104T150126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190102T113844Z UID:20610-1556064000-1556582399@www.crazycrow.com SUMMARY:Amarugia Rendezvous Spring Camp DESCRIPTION:2019 Amarugia Rendezvous Spring Camp\n\nRate This Event\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nJoin us for the annual Amarugia Rendezvous Spring Camp on April 24-29\, 2019 at the Schatz Property in London Mills\, Illinois. The Amarugia Rendezvous Spring Camp is celebration of pre 1840 life in the Illinois Country. The event is held on private property and is a Rendezvous for the Rendezvourer! Hawk and Knife throw\, Bow Shoot and any other events that people wish to organize. \nThe camp is family friendly\, pets on leash are welcome (must be happy campers). Demonstrators are welcome but remember there will be no public. There will be some blacksmithing\, wood carving\, basket making\, and other early American activities. \nFor more information about the Amarugia Rendezvous Spring Camp\, hosted by the Larry Schatz Family\, ask to join our Facebook Page (see link in right column). It is a private page devoted to all things concerning pre 1840 life in the area once known as the Illinois Country. \nPrivate Event for Participants Only \nFree Admission – Free Camping \nActivities\nFlintlock Shooting Events\, Hawk and Knife Throwing\, Bow Shoot and other fun stuff if there are people willing to do them! \nCamping\nFree – and Primitive\nWood\, water\, hooters provided.\nNo vehicles in camp after 8:30 a.m. Saturday and before 4:00 p.m. Sunday. \nLocation\nLarry & Susan Schatz Property\n215 East Water Street\nLondon Mills\, IL 61544 \nFor More Information:\nLarry Schatz: Email larryws@frontiernet.net; Phone 309-486-3707\nKim Schatz: Email ladygrey.kim@gmail.com \n \nMark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Amarugia Rendezvous Spring Camp at the Schatz Property in London Mills\, Illinois. \nTags: Amarugia Rendezvous Spring Camp\, Amarugia Rendezvous\, Amarugia Spring Rendezvous\, Illinois Mountain Man Rendezvous\, Illinois Rendezvouus \nView other Illinois Rendezvous & Living History Event URL:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/event/amarugia-rendezvous-spring-camp/ LOCATION:Schatz Property\, 215 Water Street\, London Mills\, IL\, 61544\, United States CATEGORIES:0-Regular Recurranace,Illinois Rendezvous,Living History Events,Mountain Man Rendezvous,Same week in month ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Amarugia-Rendezvous-Spring-Camp-14-1000x667.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Larry Schatz Family":MAILTO:larryws@frontiernet.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190420 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190422 DTSTAMP:20260408T232941 CREATED:20170221T120220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180110T173831Z UID:19807-1555718400-1555891199@www.crazycrow.com SUMMARY:Fort Taylor Living History Weekend DESCRIPTION:Fort Taylor Living History Weekend\n\nRate This Event\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nCelebrate Florida’s rich history at Fort Taylor Living History Weekend on the third Saturday and Sunday of each month at Historic Fort Taylor\, America’s Southernmost Civil War Fortress in Key West\, Florida. Join our re-enactors as they set up tents\, clean their weapons and fire up the blacksmith shop. Climb the circular stairways and experience the harbor view just as the soldiers did in 1861. Walk down our cannon row and touch the actual cannons used to protect this Union stronghold. Tours will be available and public interaction is strongly recommended. Re-enactor participation varies by weekend and weather conditions. \nYear Round\nOn the third weekend (Saturday and Sunday) of each of month\, Fort Taylor Living History Weekend offers you the opportunity to experience life in the fort as it was during the Civil War. \nLocation\nFort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park\n601 Howard England Way\nKey West\, FL 33040 \nMore Information: Kevin Bowes\, kevin.bowes@dep.state.fl.us (305) 292-6850 \nThe park is open from 8:00 a.m. until sundown\, 365 days a year. The fort closes at 5:00 p.m. \nAdmission Fees:\n$6.00* per vehicle. Limit 2-8 people per vehicle.\n$2.00* Pedestrians\, bicyclists\, extra passengers\, passengers in vehicle with holder of Annual Individual Entrance Pass.\n$4.00* Single-occupant vehicle or motorcycle.\n* Plus $.50 per person Monroe County Surcharge. \nHistory of Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park\nSpanish explorers first surveyed the island of Key West in 1513. After the Florida territory was transferred to the U.S.\, the Navy established a small depot here in 1822 to rid the area of pirates. Fishing\, salvaging wrecked ships and cigar manufacturing became the driving economic forces behind the island’s growth making Key West the richest city in Florida in the 1890s. The U.S. Army began construction of Fort Taylor\, named for President Zachary Taylor\, in 1845. With secession and the beginning of war in 1861\, Fort Taylor remained under federal control — one of only three fortresses in Florida to do so — and served as the headquarters for the Federal Navy’s East Gulf Coast Blockading Squadron staying on ‘active duty’ status through 1947. Today\, the fort is a National Historic Landmark containing the largest cache of Civil War-era seacoast cannons in the U.S. \nCannon and Arches\nUnion troops took control of Fort Zachary Taylor early in the Civil War and maintained it through the duration of the war. They made use of the fort’s impressive artillery\, including 10-inch Rodman and Columbiad cannons to detain blockade-running ships seeking to supply the Confederacy. In 1968\, a large supply of Civil War-era guns and ammunition were discovered in the Fort’s buried arsenal. In fact\, Fort Zachary Taylor held the largest collection of Civil War-era cannons in the United States. \nFort Moat\nSoon after the park opened to the public\, a contractor began the process of digging a moat around the fortress. There were two reasons for the project. One was to prevent easy entry into the structure. The other was to give the illusion of the fort in its early days\, surrounded by water. The end result was an attractive division between the fort and the beach and sea beyond. \nMark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Fort Taylor Living History Weekend on the third Saturday and Sunday of each month at Historic Fort Taylor in Key West\, Florida. \nTags: Fort Taylor Living History Weekend\, Fort Zachary Taylor Living History Weekend\, Ft Taylor Living History Weekend \nView other Civil War Reenactments & Other Events URL:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/event/fort-taylor-living-history-weekend-2017-08-19-2019-04-20/ LOCATION:Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park\, 601 Howard England Way\, Key West\, FL\, 33040\, United States CATEGORIES:0-Regular Recurranace,American Civil War Reenactment,Historic American Forts,Living History Events,Same week in month ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Fort-Taylor-Living-History-Weekend-03-850x567.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190420 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190421 DTSTAMP:20260408T232941 CREATED:20171125T192923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190125T073520Z UID:19821-1555718400-1555804799@www.crazycrow.com SUMMARY:Fort Toulouse French and Indian War Encampment DESCRIPTION:2019 Fort Toulouse French and Indian War Encampment\n\nRate This Event\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nExperience early American history at the annual Fort Toulouse French and Indian War Encampment on April 20-21\, 2019 at Fort Toulouse-Fort Jackson Park in Wetumpka\, Alabama. The Fort Toulouse French and Indian War encampment focuses attention on daily life at a French frontier fort and Creek village in the year 1756. Soldiers engage in mock battles each day and souvenirs replicating items of the time period will be available from merchants on site. Living history demonstrations of military\, Indian and civilian life will take place on Saturday and Sunday throughout the day. \n\nFort Toulouse French and Indian War Encampment\nHistory comes alive with French Marines\, English Troops\, Creek Warriors potrayed by living history units from across Alabama and the Eastern United States. The Fort Toulouse French and Indian War Encampment highlights the French and Indian War of 1756-1763\, also known as the Seven Years War. French Marines aided by the local Native Americans fought against the English troops for control of the Eastern part of North America. \nThe public is treated to one of the most exciting living history events in the Southeast. Re-enactors interact with visitors and entertain with skill competitions such as rapid musket fire and bayonet drills and provide insight to their living conditions of the time as well as dress and battle strategies. \nHours\nSaturday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.\nSunday 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. \nAdmission\n$4/adult and $2/child\nCards Accepted: American Express\, Discover\, MasterCard\, Visa \nTentative Schedule[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”Saturday Schedule”]\nFrench Schedule\n10:00AM French Colors & 1st Cannon Firing\n10:45AM Arms Inspection\n11:00AM Fall-In\, Patrol (Scenario 1)\n11:45AM 2nd Cannon Firing\n12:30PM 3rd Cannon Firing\n12:45PM Fall-In\, Patrol\n1:00PM Linear Battle\n2:00PM 4th Cannon Firing\n3:00PM British Attack Fort Toulouse\n3:45PM French Colors\nBritish Schedule:\n09:00AM British Colors\n09:15AM Unit Time (musket firing and drill demonstrations)\n10:45AM Morning Scout\n11:00AM Ambush\n11:45AM Roast Beef\n1:00PM Linear Battle\n1:30PM Unit time (musket firing and drill demonstrations)\n3:00PM British attack on Fort Toulouse (Scenario 3)\n3:45PM British Retreat (Colors)[/su_spoiler][/su_accordion]\n[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”Sunday Schedule”]\nFrench Schedule:\n10:00AM French Colors & 1st Cannon Firing\n10:45AM Arms Inspection\n11:00AM Skills Competition (sword\, bayonet\, musketry)\n12:30PM 2nd Cannon Firing\n12:45PM Fall-In\, Patrol\n1:00PM Linear Battle\n2:00PM 3rd Cannon Firing\n2:30PM French Colors & 4th Cannon Firing\nBritish Schedule:\n09:00AM British Colors\n09:15AM Unit Time (musket firing and drill demonstrations)\n12:00PM Roast Beef\n1:00PM Linear Battle (Scenario 2)\n1:30PM Unit time (musket firing and drill demonstrations)\n2:30PM British Retreat (Colors)[/su_spoiler][/su_accordion] \nFt Toulouse French and Indian War Encampment Mini-Gallery\n\n \nLocation\nFort Toulouse-Fort Jackson Park\n2521 W. Fort Toulouse Rd.\nWetumpka\, AL 36093 \nFor More Information: Call (334) 567-3002; Rmsil toulous1@bellsouth.net \nAbout Fort Toulouse-Jackson National Historic Park\nVisitors will find over 6\,000 years of history at Ft Toulouse-Jackson National Historic Park\, located just south of Wetumpka where the Coosa and Tallapoosa rivers meet to form the headwaters of the Alabama River. One of the area’s best tourist attractions\, Fort Toulouse-Jackson National Historic Park is open year round and everyone is invited to enjoy 165 acres of living history and natural beauty. Tour the French and American Forts\, or the Mississipian Indian Mound site or just relax and take a walk along the William Bartram Arboretum trail\, named for the famed 18th century botanist. \n \nMark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Fort Toulouse French and Indian War Encampment on April 21-22\, 2018 at Fort Toulouse-Fort Jackson Park in Wetumpka\, Alabama. \nTags: Fort Toulouse French and Indian War Encampment\, Fort Toulouse French and Indian War Reenactment\, French & Indian War Reenactment \nView other French & Indian War Reenactments and Other Events URL:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/event/fort-toulouse-french-indian-war-encampment/ LOCATION:Fort Toulouse-Jackson National Historic Park\, 2521 W. Fort Toulouse Road\, Wetumpka\, AL\, 36093\, United States CATEGORIES:0-Regular Recurranace,French & Indian War Reenactment,Historic American Forts,Living History Events,Same week in month ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Fort-Toulouse-French-and-Indian-War-Encampment-41-1000x667.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the Forts":MAILTO:rmartin@fttoulousejackson.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190413T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190413T180000 DTSTAMP:20260408T232941 CREATED:20160406T150138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190406T173259Z UID:4257-1555149600-1555178400@www.crazycrow.com SUMMARY:San Jacinto Day Festival and Battle Reenactment DESCRIPTION:2019 San Jacinto Day Festival and Battle Reenactment\n\nRate This Event\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nExperience cannon and musket fire at the 2019 San Jacinto Day Festival and Battle Reenactment on Saturday\, April 13\, 2019\, from 10:00 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site. The Battle of San Jacinto reenactment itself\, complete with cannons\, horses\, and pyrotechnics\, takes place at 3 p.m. Relive the day In 1836\, that Texian troops surprised the Mexican army camped here. Shouting “Remember the Alamo” and “Remember Goliad\,” the rebels routed the larger force in only 18 minutes. Walk in their footsteps\, explore the museum\, and enjoy a bird’s-eye view from the top of the monument. Canceled for 2019 due to nearby chemical spill. \n\nSan Jacinto Day Festival and Battle Reenactment\nThe San Jacinto Day Festival is a full day of entertainment\, vendors\, food\, family activities\, cultural exhibitors\, games and fun set amidst living history: music and dancing on three stages featuring country-western bands\, flamenco dancers\, Native American presentations\, square dancers and much more; food vendors; make-and-take activities and crafts for children; children’s train; petting zoo; medicine wagon show; birds of prey; weavers\, spinners\, blacksmiths\, other demonstrators; and dozens of unique hand-crafted items for sale – and\, of course\, the San Jacinto Battle Reenactment. \nSan Jacinto Battle Reenactment\nBooming cannons\, cracking musket fire\, thundering hooves and desperate battle cries resound across the San Jacinto Battle Reenactment as hundreds of history reenactors recreate the events leading up to Texas winning its independence at the decisive Battle of San Jacinto. \nTentative Schedule\n10:00 a.m. Festival and Re-enactment Camps open; Festival Demonstrations\, Lectures and Entertainment\n3:00 p.m. Battle of San Jacinto Reenactment\n4:30 p.m. Memorial Service for Combatants on both sides\n5:00 p.m. San Jacinto Dau Festival & Camps close \nThis dramatic battle reenactment is the centerpiece of the admission-free San Jacinto Day Festival and Battle Reenactment\, held on the grounds surrounding the San Jacinto Monument. Sponsored by the San Jacinto Museum of History\, Texas Parks & Wildlife and the San Jacinto Volunteers\, the festival is a full day of music\, entertainment\, food\, games and fun set amidst living history. \nPresented by the San Jacinto Volunteers and other living history organizations from across the state\, the San Jacinto Battle Reenactment dramatizes the decisive battle where General Sam Houston led his Texian soldiers to victory over the Mexican Army eventually leading to almost one million square miles of Mexican territory becoming a part of the United States. The historical reenactors dramatically interpret the Runaway Scrape\, the cannon duel and the final battle between the two forces. \nSan Jacinto Festival and Battle Reenactment Gallery Preview\n\nView Full Gallery\nOn Saturday\, visitors can wander freely among the Mexican and Texian camps of the reenactors to learn what the soldiers and their families were doing prior to the battle in 1836 as the reenactors become figures in history for the weekend. At 3 p.m.\, the official (and historically accurate!) reenactment of the Battle of San Jacinto begins; with hundreds of history reenactors—complete with cannons\, horses and pyrotechnics—it is the largest in southwest United States. \nVolunteers & Vendor Welcome \nVolunteers and vendors are welcome to apply to participate in the San Jacinto Day Festival and Battle Reenactment. This is a large undertaking that cannot happen the contribution of so many! Visit the Annual Reenactment page for pictures from prior years\, and learn more about this event. \nThe San Jacinto Battleground: Then and Now\nVisit this online field guide to the San Jacinto Battleground of yesterday and today. Use the opacity adjustment sliders to seamlessly travel back and forth between the two. The markers reveal additional information on the position and movement of commanders and troops\, and some correspond to the physical markers on the battleground that were raised by the Daughters of the Republic of Texas. \n \nAbout The San Jacinto Monument\nThe San Jacinto Monument was constructed between April 21\, 1936 and April 21\, 1939 as a memorial to all those who fought for the Texas independence. Efforts to design and construct the memorial were led by Houston businessman Jesse H. Jones. The Monument is the tallest masonry column in the world. It is more than 12 feet taller that the Washington Monument. It weights approximately 70 million pounds. The star atop the Monument\, which symbolizes the Lone Star State\, is 34 feet tall and weighs approximately 220 tons. The Monument is faced with Texas Cordova shellstone\, a type of limestone noted for its creamy color and fossilized texture. \nAbout The San Jacinto Museum of History\nThe San Jacinto Museum of History was chartered in 1938 to “preserve and revisualize the history of early Texas.” The Museum’ s collection spans more than four centuries of early Texas history\, from the beginnings of European activity in the New World through Texas as a state in the United States. Emphasis is on colonial Texas as a part of Mexico\, the Republic of Texas\, and the early days of statehood. The Albert and Ethel Herzstein Library houses a collection of more than 250\,000 documents and manuscripts and 30\,000 volumes of rare books and pamphlets. The Jesse H. Jones Theatre for Texas Studies and the Museum’s presentation Texas Forever!! The Battle of San Jacinto opened in October\, 1990. \nLocation\nSan Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site\n3523 Independence Parkway\nLa Porte\, TX 77571\n(281) 479-2431 \nFor More Information\nSan Jacinto Museum of History: Call 281.479.2421; Email sjm@sanjacinto-museum.org\nSan Jacinto Monument & Museum: Call (281) 479-2421\nTx Parks & Wildlife: Cait Johnson: Call (281) 479-2431\, x277; Email caitlin.johnson@tpwd.texas.gov \n \nMark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next San Jacinto Day Festival and Battle Reenactment on the third Saturday of April at the San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site in La Porte\, Texas. \nTags: San Jacinto Day Festival and Battle Reenactment\, San Jacinto Battle Reenactment\, Reenactment of the Battle of San Jacinto\, Texas Living History\, San Jacinto Day Battle Reenactment & Festival \nView Other Texas Revolution Events\nView Other Living History Events URL:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/event/san-jacinto-day-festival-and-battle-reenactment/ LOCATION:San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site\, 3523 Independence Parkway\, La Porte\, TX\, 77571\, United States CATEGORIES:0-Regular Recurranace,History Festivals,Living History Events,Texas Revolution Events,US Historic Reenactor Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/San-Jacinto-Day-Festival-and-Battle-Reenactment-05-850x567.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="San Jacinto Museum of History":MAILTO:sjm@sanjacinto-museum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Karachi:20190413T100000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Karachi:20190413T170000 DTSTAMP:20260408T232941 CREATED:20170210T142945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190315T190425Z UID:11614-1555149600-1555174800@www.crazycrow.com SUMMARY:Regency Rally: An 1803 Muster and Social DESCRIPTION:2019 Regency Rally: An 1803 Muster and Social\n\nRate This Event\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nJoin us for Regency Rally: An 1803 Muster and Social on April 13\, 2019 at the Heritage Village Museum in Sharonville\, Ohio. Before the war of 1812\, militia musters were not just for drilling—they were social opportunities for men and women alike. Linigle’s Company of Ohio Militia will join Heritage Village Museum for an 1803 event that will include drilling\, civilian demonstrations\, and hands-on activities. Come and celebrate the year Ohio became a state! \n\nHeritage Village Museum\, home of Regency Rally: An 1803 Muster and Social\nDiscover what life was like in the early 1800s\, an exciting time when Ohio was a brand new state! Linigle’s Company of Ohio Militia Reenactors will be on hand for drilling and civilian demonstrations. Witness a reenactment of a duel between officers. Learn about popular clothing during the time of Jane Austen at the Regency fashion show. Play games on the green. Watch a military style hearth cooking demonstration. Sip tea while learning about Regency era tea customs. Children will enjoy drilling with the troops using wooden muskets and other fun hands-on activities. Admission is $10. Museum members\, active and retired military (with military ID)\, and children ages 4 and under are free. \nHours: Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. \nAdmission:\n$10.00 General Admission\nFree – Museum members\, active and retired military (with military ID)\, and children ages 4 and under \nLocation\nHeritage Village (located inside Sharon Woods Park)\n11450 Lebanon Road (Route 42)\nSharonville\, OH 45241\n513-563-9484 \nDirections & Parking\nHeritage Village Museum is inside Sharon Woods Park (although the village is not part of the park). The park may charge a parking fee to visitors without a Great Parks sticker. The one-day parking rate is $3 for Hamilton County residents and $5 for non-residents. \n[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”1803 Muster and Social Schedule Detail”]\n(The schedule below for the Regency Rally: An 1803 Muster and Social is tentative and subject to change. \nSaturday\n10:00 Morning formation\, Inspection\, & Colors Flag Pole\n10:30 Drill Base Ball Field\n10:30-12:30 Games In front of Chester Park Station\n10:30-12:30 Yarn Doll make & take craft Vorhes porch\n11:00 School of the Non-Commissioned Officer (for reenactors) Somerset Church\n11:00-1:00 Buzz Saw Toy make & take craft Chester Park Station\n11:30-12:30 Water color demonstration (and try it!) Hayner House Patio\n12:30 Shakespeare Somerset Church\n1:30 School of the Officer (for reenactors) Somerset Church\n2:00-3:00 Tea Hayner House Patio\n2:00-4:00 Buzz Saw Toy make & take craft Chester Park Station\n2:30 Drill & Live Fire Base Ball Field\n2:30-4:30 Games In front of Chester Park Station\n2:30-4:30 Yarn Doll make & take craft Vorhes porch\n3:30 Fashion Show Somerset Church\n4:00-5:00 Water color demonstration (and try it!) Hayner House Patio\n4:30 Evening formation & colors Flag Pole\n5:00 Event closes to the public \n[/su_spoiler][/su_accordion] \nCamping or Facility Information\nContact the village for re-enactor preregistration fees and camping availability. There are no public campgrounds at the site. \nTour Heritage Village Museum\nSee living history scenarios in our 19th-century buildings\, and participate in hands-on activities. There is ample parking\, concession stand will be available\, all historic houses will be open. \nAbout Heritage Village\nHeritage Village Museum is a living history museum depicting life in Southwestern Ohio through-out the 19th Century. Homes\, out-buildings and equipment on the museum grounds were moved here from other locations in the region to be preserved and aid in telling the story of our recent past. Interpreters at the museum provide the facts and stories that bring the Village to life with nostalgic glances of days gone by. \nFor more information call 513-563-9484 or email info@heritagevillagecincinnati.org \n \nMark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Heritage Village Museum’s Regency Rally: An 1803 Muster and Social in Sharonville\, Ohio. \nTags: Regency Rally: An 1803 Muster and Social\, War of 1812 Muster\, War of 1812 Encampment\, Ohio Living History \nView other Musters & Encampmenets URL:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/event/regency-rally-an-1803-muster-and-social/ LOCATION:Heritage Village Museum\, 11450 Lebanon Road\, Sharonville\, OH\, 45241\, United States CATEGORIES:Battle Reenactments & Encampments,History Festivals,Living History Events,Musters and Encampmenets Reenactments,US Historic Reenactor Events,War of 1812 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.crazycrow.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Regency-Rally-An-1803-Muster-and-Social-10-1000x667.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Heritage Village Museum":MAILTO:info@heritagevillagecincinnati.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR