Living history is a way of reliving history and educating visitors about a country's past by recreating and demonstrating how people lived in a certain period, what they ate, wore and how they spent their days.
Bokrijk is an open-air museum that takes you back to the year 1913. Read more
At the Stoneage Center Ertebølle, you can walk around between the reconstructed houses and boats. Read more
Sagnlandet, also called 'land of legends', is a multi-period open-air museum. Read more
At the Estonian Open Air Museum, you can experience Estonias rural history first hand. Read more
Step back in time to the victorian era at Blists Hill Victorian Town. Read more
Beamish, the living history museum of the North, lets you explore life in North-east England in the 1820s, 1900s, and 1940s. Read more
Black Country Living Museum revolves around the industrial revolution. Read more
Visit an old 1800s town at the Pioneer Living History Museum. Read more
Relive the political protest at the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum. Read more
At South Park City you will find yourself in the year 1859, in the middle of the gold rush. Read more
At Mission San Luis you will visit a mission in 1703, where Apalachee Indians and Spanish settlers lived together. Read more
The Kona Coffee Living History Farm is the only living history farm with coffee as its highlight. Read more
Connor Prairie is a large outdoor museum. You can explore a prairie town from 150 years ago. Read more
Living History Farms is a large open-air museum, spanning over 300 years of farming in Iowa. Read more
At Plimoth Plantation, you will visit the 17th century in colonial Plimoth. Read more
Visit the lively Old Sturbridge Village and experience life in the 1830s. Read more
Experience farming in New Jersey from 1890 to 1910 at the Howell Living History Farm. Read more
Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village is a 35 acres historic village with 11 reconstructed buildings, all from the 19th century. Read more
The Genesee Country Village and Museum is the largest living history museum in the New York state. Read more
Roscoe Village was a canal town in the 1930s. At the museum, you can experience a real canal boat ride, drawn by horses. Read more
Come and relive the 1790s at the Coggeshall farm museum. Read more
At Colonial Williamsburg, you step back in time to the 18th century in Williamsburg. Read more
The frontier culture museum teaches you about the lives of the early immigrants, who laid the groundwork of today's America. Read more
At Old World Wisconsin you will explore the 19th century in Wisconsin. Read more
Discover the history of Brittain at the Avoncroft open-air museum. Read more
Visit the 1620s House & Garden at Donington le Heath. Read more
Hickory Ridge Living History Museum is an eighteenth-century living history museum. Read more
Riley’s Farm is a working apple orchard and living history farm featuring pick-your-own fruit, living history education, and historically-themed overnight stays. Read more
Visit Archeon and step back in history. The buildings, huts, and houses have actually stood or are still in our country. Visit the Roman Museum and discover the real finds from South Holland. Read more
Highland Folk Museum gives their visitors a flavour of how Highland people lived and worked from the 1700s up until the 1950s. Read more
In the Netherlands open-air museum, history comes to life again. Perfect for a family day out. Read more
Skansen open-air museum is the oldest open-air museum in the world. At this museum you can discover Sweden’s history and find out how Swedes once lived. Read more
Discover how Ukrainian immigration made a significant impact on Alberta's cultural identity at the Ukrainian cultural heritage village. Read more
Experience life in a seafaring village in the 1800s at the Mystic Seaport Museum. Read more
Follow the trail of thousands of emigrants from the thatched cottages of Ulster to the log cabins of the American Frontier. Read more
St Fagans National Museum of History is an open-air museum, teaching us about the historical lifestyle, culture, and architecture of the Welsh people. Read more
The Ironbridge Gorge is a deep gorge, containing the River Severn in Shropshire, England. The site was very important during the industrial revolution. Read more
Take a step back in time and relive the Middle ages at Cosmeston Medieval Village, a living history village near Lavernock, Wales. Read more
The preHistorisch Dorp in Eindhoven is the replica of a prehistoric and medieval village, complete with dwellings and demonstrations of skills used by historic people. Read more
Fort Ticonderoga is a large 18th-century star fort built by the French at a narrows near the south end of Lake Champlain, in New York, in the United States. Read more
Heritage Hill State Historical Park is a vital part of American history and culture. The 56-acre open-air museum is located in Allouez, Wisconsin near Green Bay, Wisconsin. Read more
Step back in time at Den Gamle By, Denmark's living history museum. Immerse yourself in meticulously reconstructed historic buildings, experience daily life from the 17th to the 20th century. Read more
Experience Pilgrim history aboard the Mayflower II in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Explore a faithful replica of the ship that shaped America. Visit today! Read more
Celebrate an Edwardian Christmas with the Hodson family at the Black Country Living Museum. Read more
A magical christmas experience is waiting at Kentwell’s Dickensian Christmas. Read more
Experience Christmas in the Victorian era at this magical Dickensian Christmas Festival. Read more
Discover how Christmas was celebrated during World War Two. Read more
Enjoy a magical experience at the Christmas Through Time festival. Read more
A magical Christmas experience is waiting at King Henry’s Christmas Court. Read more
Experience the foods and drinks of the middle ages at the Medieval Market. Read more
Experience an immersion in the 15th century. For 8 days, the Château de Crèvecœur lives to the rhythm of the Middle Ages. Read more
Visit the spectacular Bayeux Medieval Festival in a Norman medieval town. Read more
Throughout the weekend, Touques will live in medieval times. Read more
Step into history at the International Living History Festival, Avoncroft Museum's 'new home.' Explore immersive living history, artifacts, and delicious treats in Essex! Read more
Learn everything about the history of England at this multiperiod living history event. Read more
Celebrate the Victorian era with the Ragged Victorians at the Milton Keynes Museum! Read more
Take a trip through American history during a program rarely seen in Louisiana, a War of 1812 Living History Encampment. Read more
Come see the Civil War in Louisiana come to life at Audubon State Historic Site. Read more
Experience the 1940s and learn more about Hughendens' contribution during WWII. Read more
World War II Living History Weekend is taking place at the Boulton Historic Site on Saturday and Sunday, June 27-28, 2020. Read more
Mid-Atlantic Air Museum World War II Weekend is a living history event and one of the biggest World War II Airshows in the world. Read more
Relive history at this annual WWII event and experience the 1940's. Read more
Woodhall Spa 1940's Festival is a living history festival in Lincolnshire. Read more
The Village museum takes a trip back to the Second World War. Read more
Haworth 1940s Weekend is an annual nostalgia event. The event takes place throughout the village. Read more
Relive the middle ages at Armour in the Abbey, a two-day reenactment event. Read more
Come visit Médiévales de Clères, a festive event that will take place in the heart of Seine-Maritime in Normandy, in the small village of Clères. Read more
Lace Wars re-enactors portray the Jacobite Rising of 1745. Lace Wars is made up of a number of regiments depicting military and civilian life during the 18th Century. Read more
Gravendam celebrates a medieval weekend. A weekend full of entertainment, information and medieval fun. Read more
Come and experience Roman life during the annual Roman Festival at Archeon. Read more
Visit the Vikings encampment and browse the many market stalls. On Saturday and Sunday the Vikings give weapon and fighting demonstrations on the tournament field. Read more
Lace War will present a living history displays, British Government and Jacobite/French, giving displays of 18th century Army Drill and daily life. Read more
Come and experience a day in the life of a WWII soldier. Read more
Fort Amherst holds a Garrison Event on the 25th and the 26th of July 2020 as part of the celebrations following the restoration work now taking place at the Fort. Read more
Kern County Living History Festival is the Newest and Largest Living History Festival and Military Timeline Event on the West Coast. Read more
Visit WWII Heritage Days and experience the nostalgia, big band music, swing dancing, historic aircraft and military vehicles, antique cars and vintage fashion. Read more
The public is invited to tour World War II encampments of over 500 living historians portraying Allied and Axis troops. Read more
The Battle of Cedar Mountain, also known as Slaughter's Mountain or Cedar Run, took place on August 9, 1862, as part of the American Civil War. Read more
Journey back into history to the year 1864, when visitors will see a recreation of the sights and sounds of the Civil War battle at Oakley Plantation in 1864. Read more
Step into the Middle Ages at the Medieval Festival! Explore life from birth to death through workshops, falconry, and colorful performances. Read more
A living history weekend covering the 12th and 13th Century. Showing what life was like during the formation of Delapre abbey. Read more
A multi-period show now at Whites, Earls Barton Northampton. Dark Age through to WW2. Read more
This event will see the return of Devilstick Peat, Knights tournament, more living history encampments. Read more
Explore history's vibrant tapestry at the Chalke Valley History Festival. From ancient eras to modern times, uncover the past's influence on our future. Read more
Join medieval knights as they bring the Middle Ages to life and share tales of their knightly valour at Battle Abbey. Read more
This battle, the largest Revolutionary War Battle this far west in the British Colonies and saw the founder of Oakley Plantation as a soldier in the ranks, will be celebrated through a day of Living History activities. Read more
This year, there will be a recreation of the Battle of Wilson's Creek while transforming the grounds into a robust 19th-century village. Read more
This event includes spectacular Battle Reenactments, Field Demonstrations, a large Living History Village, Living History Activities Tents, Guest Speakers and an extensive Sutler Area. Read more
Kentwell turns the Christmas clock back to the year 1869 and the age of Dickens to create a rich tapestry of lively and enjoyable events for all ages. Read more
The journey back in time to the 18th century is the biggest annual event for the Rococo era in Europe, but at the same time the most demanding. Read more
History comes alive at this spectacular, Medieval weekend in the heart of Evesham. Read more
See History come alive before your eyes. Come and immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of times gone past. Read more
Avoncroft Museum and the Artisans and Reenactors Market present Christmas Through Time at Avoncroft – from medieval to modern times. Read more
Living History and Battle Recreation commemorating the 160th Anniversary of the Battle of McDowell. Held on the actual historic ground in scenic Highland County, Virginia. Read more
Step back in time and join us Saturday, January 15, 2022, for 'Wintering at Fort Fisher' Read more
Step back in time to the mid-sixteenth century when the Borderlands were an area of constant feuding – when loyalties were to kinship rather than king and country and when “Reiving” was a means of survival. Read more
On March 15th, Bentonville Battlefield will commemorate the 160th anniversary of the largest battle ever fought in North Carolina. Read more
"the Historic Hours of Sully-sur-Loire" return to the grounds of the Château de Sully-sur-Loire. Organized by the Sully-sur-Loire Festival Committee, this historic event will take you on a journey through time. Read more
The Czech Republic's largest medieval historic festival, The Battle of Libušín, was founded in 1991 as one of the first events of its kind in Europe. Read more
To commemorate the 165th anniversary of the Utah Expedition’s organizing, equipping and training at, and the departure from the Fort Leavenworth. Read more
Enjoy the atmosphere of amazing birds of prey, clash of steel, and cries of victory from fearsome sword-fighting displays. Read more
We bring you the excitement of life in Britain from the Stone Age to the modern-day. Read more
Let us take you back in time to experience the sights and sounds from the 5th century BC to World War II. Read more
Join the Northwest Civil War Council for our Living History and Battle Reenactment in Astoria, OR. Read more
The Artisan and Reenactors market was created to bring together a passion of history and traditional skills and crafts in order to benefit Re-enactors, Interpreters, Museums, and Historic Houses. Read more
The annual Hay Creek Festival is a celebration of the diverse history of Berks County, Pennsylvania. Read more
Experience WWII history along the Eastern Front by visiting unique living history displays and taking part in weapons demonstrations. Read more
Come and witness the vast living history camp surrounding the World War 2 era control tower at Weston airfields. Read more
On April 29, 1813, the soldiers stationed at Fort Meigs found themselves surrounded by British forces and their Native American allies for two days. Read more
Do you want to experience an unforgettable journey through time? Look no further than Battles Through History, the exciting new multi-period living history event. Read more
Calling all history buffs and families! Get ready to travel back in time as the Romans are coming to York Museum Gardens. Read more
From the Roman Iron Age to the present day, this festival offers a unique and engaging journey through time. Read more
Come join the second Roman Festival featuring live action demonstrations from reenactment groups such as Equistry and Magister Militum. Read more
Are you ready to step back in time to the 1940s this May half term? Read more
Travel back in time at Fort Dobbs' Fall Living History event. Discover camp life, historic cooking, and musket firing demos. Experience history at its best. Read more
Witness the annual Battle of Monmouth reenactment, a historical extravaganza commemorating the 1778 clash. Join the troops, explore camps, and experience living history. Read more
Immerse yourself in the American Revolutionary War at the Revolutionary War Encampment at the Constitution Center. Witness living history, drills, and demonstrations of 18th-century life at this free and captivating event. Read more
Step into history at A Walk in Their Boots, the 12th annual All-Era Military Timeline event. Explore battle re-enactments, displays, and engaging demonstrations honoring American servicemen and women. Read more
Experience the excitement of Siege Weekend at Fort Mifflin, a commemoration of the greatest bombardment of the American Revolution. Read more
Explore Camp Nelson, a pivotal Civil War site in Kentucky. Discover its role as a refuge for Union loyalists, a training ground for African American soldiers, and witness the remarkable events that shaped its legacy. Read more
Step into history at the Securing the Homefront event. Register today! Read more
Step into history at the Historical Encampment - Gathering at Garst. Immerse yourself in a celebration of Midwest heritage with historical reenactments, music, food, and more. Read more
Step into history with the Palmetto Riflemen. Witness Civil War reenactments, immerse in living history, and be part of the past. Read more
Join us for Holsworthy 44, an event dedicated to honoring the sacrifices of those who fought for our freedom. Read more
Back for our third year, Dunkeld Living History weekend will be taking place on the 4th and 5th of May this year! Read more
Step into May 1944 at Tilford, a Village at War re-enactment event. Experience wartime life, from colours ceremony to bomb disposal, and dress in period clothing for full immersion. Read more
Patriots Week, held annually in Trenton, draws thousands of visitors to experience a vibrant celebration of history. Read more
Experience Revolutionary history firsthand at Strawbery Banke and Fort Constitution. Read more