Living History

Out on the canal towpath military groups will be going through their paces and demonstrating the arms and weapons of their various time periods. There will be re-enactors for the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, the Civil War (5th Ohio Independent Battery and the 14th Ohio Volunteer Infantry), and WWII. Fire in the hole—be sure to catch the cannon demonstrations out over the Maumee River! On the Saturday night before the Fest, a cannon will fire twice, at 8:30 pm and 9:00 pm.

Along with the military folks will be mountainmen and settlers heading west for the wilderness of the Northwest Territory. They're a talkative bunch and enjoy a good chat with the flatlanders. Keep your eyes open for Mark Twain—he is always ready to tell a story or two. Be sure to stop and ask questions.

Are you interested in joining the re-enactors and demonstrating history?
Download a registration form here.