48th Kalamazoo Living History Show™
March 16-17, 2024
More than 10,000 historical re-enactors, history enthusiasts, collectors and the general public from the United States and Canada are expected to attend the 48th annual Kalamazoo Living History Show™. The juried, nationally recognized show is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, March 16-17, 2024, at the Kalamazoo County Expo Center, Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds, 2900 Lake Street, Kalamazoo, Michigan. The show attracts many of the finest artisans and vendors of pre-1890 living history supplies and related crafts from throughout the United States and Canada. Other highlights include children’s activities, Native American cultural programs, and artisans who will demonstrate their crafts.
The Kalamazoo Living History Show™ is open to the general public Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission is $9.00 for a single day adult pass; $13.00 for a weekend adult pass. Children 12 years of age and under admitted free when accompanied by a parent.
Theme of the 48th Annual Kalamazoo Living History Show™
“250th Anniversary of the Revolutionary War and Commemorating 50 Years of Interpreting it by the North West Territory Alliance”
About the Theme
2024 marks the 250th anniversary of the Revolutionary War, an event that established the United States of America as a player on the world stage as its own entity and changed the course of world history forever. 2024 also marks the 50th anniversary of the founding of the North West Territory Alliance (NWTA), a living history organization that recreates the period of the American Revolution and a group that is well known at historic reenactments across the country. Join us for the 48th annual Kalamazoo Living History Show as we explore this time period of history.
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Schedule of Events
| Saturday, March 16th | Sunday, March 17th |
|---|---|
| 11:00 “Women’s Role and Dress in the American Revolution” |
11:00 "Minutemen of April 19th, 1775" Presenter- Paul Dickfoss, Wm. Booth, Draper at the Sign of the Unicorn, & NWTA |
12:00 "Penman of the Declaration of Independence" Presenter- Doug Roush, NWTA |
12:00 "Penman of the Declaration of Independence" Presenter- Doug Roush, NWTA |
1:00 "American Men’s Clothing 1750-1783" Presenter- Paul Dickfoss, Wm. Booth, Draper at the Sign of the Unicorn, & NWTA |
1:00 “Women’s Role and Dress in the American Revolution” |
2:00 “I Wanna Play! Helpful Tips and Mentoring for Those Looking to be New Sutlers or Participants at Living History Events” Presenter- Leslie Martin Conwell, Co-Owner, Kalamazoo Living History Show© |
2:00 "Reenactor Peril!" |
The Kalamazoo Living History Show™ would like to thank the presenters for sharing their knowledge and enthusiasm with all of us!
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Need a place to sit and rest?
Go to Room A and relax, while enjoying concessions
CHILDRENS’ ACTIVITIES Many ongoing activities will be provided for children all day, each day, including bead stringing, fur trading, coloring, and Lincoln Logs! All activities are FREE. Activities are designed for children 12 years and younger. All children must be accompanied by an adult. |
PERIOD CHURCH SERVICE Sunday- 1:30 p.m. - Led by Parson John of Parson John’s Living History |
NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURAL PROGRAMMING Saturday- 11:30 a.m., Sunday- 2:30 p.m. SouthEastern WaterSpider is a drum group dedicated to the culture of the Woodland American Indian tribes of the Northeast and Southeast United States. Saturday- 11:30 a.m., Sunday- 12:30 p.m. Presented by Carolyn Ogilvie-Bush, Mary Bush, and Judy Pamp> |
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Sunday- 10:00 a.m. |
For more information about the Kalamazoo Living History Show™, contact Leslie Martin Conwell, P.O. Box 2214, West Lafayette, IN 47996, telephone 765.201.5019, kalamazoolivinghistoryshow@gmail.com, www.KalamazooShow.com.
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