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AHOY! We are excited to announce that the Portland Swashbuckler's Ball will be RETURNING for its 13th year on January 18th, 2025! Tickets will go on sale on September 19th, and while you wait stay tuned for updates about performers, merchants, sponsors, VIP experiences, and more. Facebook

Experience an 18th-Century Marketplace Take in the sights and sounds of the marketplace on Mount Vernon's 12-acre field. Chat with colonial artisans selling traditional handcrafted food and wares. Hear live music from the colonial era. Play 18th-century games on the bowling green. Watch as expert artisans demonstrate period crafting techniques. Artisan Marketplace Browse the wares available for sale at the pop-up colonial marketplace. Artisans from across the nation demonstrate their trades and sell their creations, ranging from handblown glass, metalwork, and reproduction 18th-century goods. Performance Schedule: Bowling Green All Day The Air Balloon (launch schedule varies) All Day 18th-century cricket All Day 18th-century games All Day Scroundel's Alley Curiosities Museum & Games The Marketplace Amusements & Diversions All Day B. Keith, Ropemaker All Day Mrs. Robina Schuricht, 18th-century painter All Day Silas Moore, Ratcatcher Varies Ship's Company Chanteymen Music at the Crossroads 9:00 a.m. Donna Nomick, Hammered Dulcimer 10:00 a.m. The Itinerant Band 11:00 a.m. Donna Nomick, Hammered Dulcimer 12:00 p.m. The Itinerant Band 1:00 p.m. Donna Nomick, Hammered Dulcimer 2:00 p.m. The Itinerant Band 3:00 p.m. Donna Nomick, Hammered Dulcimer 4:00 p.m. The Itinerant Band On the Market Square Stage 9:30 a.m. Ship's Company Chanteymen 10 a.m. Mr Peter Gardiner, 18th-century conjurer 10:30 a.m. Punch & Judy 11 a.m. Musical Stories with Robert Mouland 11:30 a.m. Professor Thompson S. Gunn & his Mystic Arts of Asia 12 p.m. Ship's Company Chanteymen 12:30 p.m. Mr Peter Gardiner, 18th-century Conjurer 1 p.m. Punch & Judy 1:30 p.m. Musical Stories with Robert Mouland 2 p.m. Professor Thompson S. Gunn & his Mystic Arts of Asia 2:30 p.m. Ship's Company Chanteymen 3 p.m. Mr Peter Gardiner, 18th-century Conjurer 3:30 p.m. Punch & Judy 4 p.m. Professor Thompson S. Gunn & his Mystic Arts of Asia 4:30 p.m. Ship's Company Chanteymen https://www.mountvernon.org/plan-your-visit/calendar/events/colonial-market-fair

Historic Fort Wayne, Inc. will host a Post Miami Event August 24-25. The French were the first Europeans to settle in the Great Lakes region. They arrived in northeast Indiana in the late 1600s. The confluence of the three rivers helped facilitate a lucrative fur trade with the Native American tribes. To protect their new venture, the French completed construction of Fort Miami in 1722, the first of two French forts built in the area. This weekend at the Old Fort, the French and British forces will reenact the clash for control of the area. Fur traders, Native Americans, soldiers, and civilians will demonstrate daily activities. There will be musket and cannon demonstrations. Artisans will demonstrate their craft. Merchants will sell their wares. The event runs Saturday August 24, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm and Sunday August 25, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. The event is free. First time participants must submit photos of themselves, members, and camp. First time vendors and blanket traders must attach photos of the camp and time-period appropriate merchandise. Registration deadline is August 9, 2024. Check-in begins Friday at 10:00 am. Saturday check-in is 6:00 am to 8:00 am. Vehicles must leave the grounds by 8:00 am Saturday. Parking is available in the lot across the street. Camp areas are assigned. Restrooms and a source of water are available. There are no food vendors on site. https://reenactingschedule.org/event/post-miami/

Come join us at the new Historic Fall Trade Fair at Fort Piqua, October 19-20, 2024. The Trade Fair spans the early years of Ohio’s history from 1742-1862, focusing on the life in and around the Historic Johnston Farm and Indian Agency. Come and see how Ohio influenced the history of the United States through the various demonstrators, vendors, and living historians that will be on site. Come see a bodger at work, and how his work affects the cook in the kitchen. Get tied up in loom work both the small looms that held everything together to the larger looms that covered the floor. Follow the smells to the kitchens of the house and visit the resident cook as she uncovers the mysteries of past recipes. Feel the concussion of cannons as they fire multiple rounds during the weekend. Oxen will be working not just in the fields but doing chores around the farm. There will be kid’s games and activities at the house just like the Johnston’s would have done to keep their kids busy when chores were done. Hold onto your wallets and protect your pockets if you dare to enter the world of Cutthroat Cheats and Thieves! They will be happy to introduce you to the Notorious Professions of the 18th Century. Who knows, maybe they will purchase, I mean, “hire” your children from you to teach them some job skills. There will be talks about women and their role in the 18th century. Longhunters will be returning from their forays west. A Victorian farming family will be coming to sell their fall harvest. The soap makers will be making their last batches of soap for the year. Our Colonial balladeer will sing you the songs of yesteryear. Hear the ring of blacksmith anvils as you see how blacksmithing changed over the decades. Find pieces of artwork to hang on your walls that forever capture a snapshot of years gone by. Take a leisurely ride down the canal on the General Harrison. Come and find a piece of history to take home with you from our historic vendors or to give to a loved one. This is the perfect place to find the memorable and unforgettable, for today and for the holidays. Please join us for a fun and educational event you will love! https://reenactingschedule.org/event/historic-fall-trade-fair-at-fort-piqua/

What awaits you: Living History Encampment: Mingle with fur trappers, settlers, craftsmen, and entertainers dressed in period attire. Voyageur Canoe Rides: Take a scenic trip down the Des Plaines River aboard a traditional Voyageur canoe. Interactive Activities: Learn essential frontier skills, witness camp contests, and discover fascinating historical demonstrations. Pioneer Delights: Savor authentic pioneer food and drinks, from root beer and popcorn to demonstrations of traditional crafts. Family Fun: Keep the little ones entertained with games, chores, storytelling, and a chance to barter at the fur trading post. Meet Historical Figures: Come face-to-face with reenactments of Chicago’s first resident, Jean Baptiste Point DuSable, and explorer Father Jacques Marquette. Experience history firsthand! Mission Statement: A River Thru History is a living history reenactment of early American life, as it was on the Illinois frontier prior to 1848, with emphasis on our local history from the fur trade era to the canal era. The goal of this rendezvous is to be the premier event of this type in this area by creating an exciting, entertaining and educational experience for all ages. To this end, we strive to create a better understanding and appreciation of our history by allowing the public and the reenactors to mingle, both as witnesses and participants, in our event. Finally, we seek to have the most authentic and highest quality reenactors and trade goods to represent our vision of the rendezvous. This is consistent with the overall goal of the Illinois and Michigan Canal National Heritage Corridor Civic Center Authority, which is to promote and enhance the historic, recreational and economic development of this new style National Park. Location: It is held in a Forest Preserve on the Des Plaines River in Willow Springs, Illinois. Parking at nearby UPS facility 7811 Willow Springs Road, Hodgkins IL. Enter off Willow Springs Road at 79th street and drive north around the UPS Employment office on top of the hill. Directional signs will be posted throughout the area. A bus will take you to the Rendezvous from the UPS parking lot. Parking is free. http://www.ariverthruhistory.com/index.html

Join us on Saturday, August 24th from 10 AM to 4 PM and celebrate American history and heritage. The event is Just 30 miles SE of Raleigh and is open to the public. Admission Adults 17 y/o+ $10.00 Children 6-16y/o $7.00 Children 5 and under FREE Military, Law Enforcement, Fire, EMS, EMA, and Teachers https://reenactingschedule.org/event/camp-flintlock-colonial-faire/

International Talk Like a Pirate Day is September 19th and what better way to celebrate than an arrrsome treasure hunt while taking libations at some of downtown St. Augustine's finest watering holes! WHAT: Find Captain Storm's treasure! Once again, scalawags abound and have made off with the Captain's loot. Rumor has it that in pirate fashion, these miscreants paid for their rum at each place using stolen gems! We only have a few clues as to the whereabouts, but if you can decipher the clue at each pub, it will lead you to the next one. Teams who correctly solve each clue and have collected all 5 pieces of loot are entered into a drawing for the grand prize basket of local plunder! The best part? This is not a race and is not timed! As long as you make it back to port by 4pm with all five pieces you are eligible to win! In addtion to the prize basket for those who complete the hunt, everyone will be entered into one of three door prizes! There also just might be additional random prizes for your team of pirates! If it isn't already obvious, this is a garbed event and your chance to dress up like a pirate for the day! Don't have the proper pirate apparel? Not ye worry, the home port of the hunt is The Pirate Store and Captain Skar has everything you need to look like a proper pirate! This is a charity event, and all proceeds go to our local St. Augustine charities! DETAILS When: Saturday, September 14th Check in begins at 11:30am, teams set sail at 12:30. Your team must be back by 4:00pm (again this is not timed, you can enjoy your afternoon!) Winners will be announced shortly after once all teams are verified Tickets: $20 WHAT YOU WILL NEED A mobile device (iPhone, Android, etc.) with internet service, capable of scanning QR codes. Each clue will take you to a webpage with the next clue. https://events.ancientcityprivateers.org/event/vhHfcKCBZfkj3KzlrGGJ https://ancientcityprivateers.org/events

Join us in celebrating life as a pirate at our 2nd Annual Pirate Party at Captain Kidd’s Inn. Best pirate costume receives a private yacht charter on the Hudson River courtesy of @catskill charters!!! Enjoy drink specials, music , and delicious food from @tal’s hometown dogs. Facebook Event