New this year is a Youth Activities Tent with a wide array of activities such as enlistment, life and equipment of a young soldier, medical, drilling, a civil war art contest and honorable discharge. Along with the battle reenactments, there is also a living history village that shows the civilian side of the war. On the 154th anniversary of what may have been the most significant battle in the Civil War, you can enjoy three days of events and educational activities. In addition to the Battle of Monmouth, the site is also home to an annual “Battle of New York” reenactment, recognizing the New York and New Jersey campaigns of the Revolutionary War. The reenactment is the largest living history event in New Jersey and has been an annual tradition since 1990. Taking place just a few short weeks before the actual 239th anniversary of the Battle of Monmouth, this reenactment pays homage to many aspects of war that we frequently associate with the American Revolution, including the well-known figure of Molly Pitcher. On Saturday, witness and enjoy the frontier battles between the Cherokee warriors and the settlers. Activities include tours of Cherokee warrior and colonial militia camps, tales about fort life, 18th-century merchants and colonial traders, an announcement about the Virginia Project and a special Sons of the American Revolution presentation featuring national speakers and a wreath-laying. Take a glimpse of Virginia's wilderness in 1776 in this special event. Learn more about military techniques, mapmaking and surveying and even a camp laundry demonstration. Wander through the encampment and discover how Washington used to work, sleep and dine during the Revolutionary War. Watch hundreds of Continentals, Redcoats, Hessians, cannon, and cavalry in action and meet General Washington. Learn about life in the 18th century and witness one of the largest Revolutionary War reenactments take place in Mount Vernon. Now, an entire festival revolves around the battle, with a dramatic reenactment occurring in the midst of it all. The fight lasted less than half an hour, but the president of Mexico was captured and surrendered, and Texas was able to become, at least briefly (10 short years), its own country.
Occurring in 1836, the Battle of San Jacinto was the deciding encounter in the Texas Revolution. Activities include daily battles, civil war encampments, sutler area, 1860’s food, an evening ball on Saturday night, civil war music and crafts and many more.
This Civil War reenactment covers not just one, but several major battles in both Savannah and Selmer, Tennessee. In the end, the French scored their victory, It lasted for nearly 11 months and was one of the largest and longest WWI battles on the Western Front.
Rather, this important World War I clash occurred between the French and the Germans. This reenactment gives spectators a taste of a battle that the U.S. Visit Fort Mifflin and discover the Battle of Verdun. You'll find more details at the event page on The History List One highlight of the event is the " Parker's Revenge" Battle Demonstration on April 15 at 2 pm where hundreds of British and Colonial re-enactors will engage in a tactical weapons demonstration showing the running battle that took place on the border of Lincoln and Lexington. Thousands of people flock to historic Lexington and Concord and Minute Man National Historical Park every year to celebrate Patriots' Day, a special Massachusetts State holiday commemorating the opening battle of the American Revolutionary War on April 19, 1775. The 242nd Anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord If you have a favorite reenactment event that belongs on this list, please let us know. Our list of the top battle reenactments taking place across the country this year.