NWTA

Revolutionary War Reenactment at Cantigny Park
2017-09-09 09:00 - 2017-09-10 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Rd, Wheaton, 60189, United States
One of our largest events draws thousands to Cantigny Park in Wheaton, IL, to view camp life, battle demonstrations, and artillery–and explore the gardens and museums also located within the park grounds. Free admission with parking fee.
http://cantigny.org/calendar/signature-events/revolutionary-war-reenactment

Fort Meigs NWTA BAR Joint Event
2017-08-19 08:00 - 2017-08-20 14:00 | Fort Meigs: Ohio’s War of 1812 Battlefield, 29100 W River Rd, Perrysburg, 43551, United States
The NWTA and its sister organization to the east, the BAR Northwest Department, team up for an event at Ohio’s historic Fort Meigs.
http://www.fortmeigs.org/

Battle of Sunset Lake
2017-06-24 08:00 - 2017-06-25 14:00 | Prudential Nursery, 13038 S 24th St, Vicksburg, MI, 49097, United States
Experience the sights and sounds of the American Revolution!

Rebels and Redcoats
2017-06-10 09:00 - 2017-06-11 15:00 | Petrifying Springs Park, 761 Green Bay Rd, Kenosha, WI, 53144, United States
Last year we had horse demonstrations, an earthen camp kitchen, and more–we expect more new historical interpretation at this year’s Rebels and Redcoats event!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/146823678724430/

Spirit of Vincennes
2017-05-27 08:00 - 2017-05-28 15:00 | George Rogers Clark National Historical Park, 401 S 2nd St, Vincennes, IN, 47591-1001, United States

Locust Grove Market Fair - NON NWTA
2016-10-29 08:00 - 2016-10-30 17:00 | Locust Grove – Historic Locust Grove, Inc., 561 Blankenbaker Ln, Louisville, KY, 40207, United States
The NWTA has formally been invited to Locust Grove Market Fair
From the sponsor:
Any unit or individual with current membership in the NWTA (or BAR, Continental Line, or British Brigade) are invited, encouraged to come, and I am more than happy to speak with anyone who needs further information, special accommodations, etc. I want to be sure anyone who has been here in the past continues to feel welcome at (and looks forward to coming to) Locust Grove and that, hopefully, we can introduce the site and event to even more people in the Rev War community.
Registration can be found at: https://lghh.wufoo.com/forms/q409tyt15633kt/

Revolutionary War At Dollinger Farm
2016-10-08 09:00 - 2016-10-09 15:00 | Dollinger Family Farm, 7420 E Hansel Rd, Channahon, 60410, United States
For the second year, the NWTA will be at Dollinger Family farm in Channahon, IL. The farm is open for pumpkin picking and fall fun, as well. Visiting our wooded camping area is free for the public (there is a charge to watch the battle).
More information about the event can be found at the 1st Dragoons website. Registration is by UNIT and can be done at the 1st Dragoons website as well. http://www.1stdragoons.com/#!dollinger-farm-event-page/swo3w
More at http://www.dollingerfarms.com/index.php

Feast of the Hunter's Moon
2016-10-01 07:00 - 2016-10-02 14:00 | Fort Ouiatenon, 3129 S River Rd, West Lafayette, 47906, United States
For decades, the NWTA has participated in Fort Ouiatenon’s annual fall festival. Join us this year as we provide educational programming…and visit the hundreds of vendors and food booths. Apple dumpling, anyone? Entermainment includes live music, dance demonstrations, and fife and drum corps.
More, including ticket infomation and schedules, at http://www.tcha.mus.in.us/feast.htm
Registration form

Vermilion Valley Encampment at Forest Glen Preserve
2016-09-24 09:00 - 2016-09-25 15:00 | Forest Glen Nature Preserve, 20301 E 900 North Rd, Westville, IL, 61883, United States
Our event at Forest Glen Preserve is now annual! The site is quiet, buried in the woods, and includes a cabin, barn, and battlefield with fortification.

Cantigny
2016-09-10 09:00 - 2016-09-11 16:00 | Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Rd, Wheaton, 60189, United States
Our annual event at Cantigny Park is one of our largest, and with free admission (with $5 parking) to the event, gardens, McCormick house, and First Division Museum, it’s a great family activity!
Schedule and more info can be found prior to the event at http://www.cantigny.org/

Fort Meigs Joint NWTA/BAR Event
2016-08-06 08:00 - 2016-08-07 14:00 | Fort Meigs, 29100 W. River Road, Perrysburg, OH, 43551, United States
We’re excited to partner with the BAR Northwest Department to bring the Revolutionary War to Ohio’s Fort Meigs. More on the site here: http://www.fortmeigs.org/

Battle of Sunset Lake: NEW Event!
2016-06-25 09:00 - 2016-06-26 15:00 | Vicksburg, MI, 12538 S. Sprinkle Road, Vicksburg, MI, 49097, United States
Our first year in Vicksburg, Michigan, and we’re excited to experience a new site!
You can get more information on the event at www.battleofsunsetlake.com
Unit registrations will be handled through this site as well.

Rebels and Redcoats
2016-06-11 09:00 - 2016-06-12 15:00 | Petrifying Springs Park, 761 Green Bay Rd, Kenosha, WI, 53144, United States
The second year at our new Kenosha site, the NWTA will provide battlefield activities and educational programming in camp for visitors!

Spirit of Vincennes
2016-05-28 09:00 - 2016-05-29 16:00 | George Rogers Clark National Historical Park, 401 S 2nd St, Vincennes, 47591-1001, United States
Memorial Day weekend at George Rogers Clark National Historical Park. Music and other live entertainment, shopping and food vendors, and the NWTA provides the military camp and battlefield demonstrations.
Unit Registration Form: https://nwta.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/2016VinRegisForm.pdf

Perry Farm
2016-04-30 09:00 - 2016-05-01 15:00 | Perry Farm, 300 N Kennedy Dr, Bradley, IL, 60915, United States
Our first even of the year, we’ll muster at Perry Farm in Bourbonnais, IL to drill and knock the rust off from the year!

NWTA BASIC WOMEN’S CLOTHING WORKSHOP 3
2016-03-12 09:00 - 2016-03-13 18:00 | Forest Glen Preserve, N 1885 E Rd, Danville, IL, 61834, United States
New to reenacting? Stop borrowing clothing and begin your living history experience!
Tired of wearing the same things? Been reenacting for years & need an update? Upgrade your clothing to reflect the current information available!
The NWTA SewIn would like to invite you to a three weekend workshop series during which we will construct a complete women’s outfit appropriate for 1774-1783. Through the course of the three weekends, you will learn basic hand sewing techniques while constructing a shift, pocket, petticoat, bedgown, apron, and cap. With the addition of shoes, these workshops will give you a serviceable wardrobe you can use for years to come. Included in the workshop will be information on documenting your wardrobe, period correct fabrics, period construction techniques, and tips from experienced reenactors on creating a persona. You will leave the workshop series with a complete wardrobe along with the NWTA required Individual Inspection Form completed with full documentation for every item you make. While we would certainly love to have you attend all three sessions, each session will be self-contained and may be taken independently with instructor permission.
The workshops will be held at Forest Glen Park, the location of the NWTA Danville event. Bring your own bedding and stay in the Edgewood Center for free. If you plan on staying, please bring a dish to pass for Saturday night and your own breakfast and lunch for during the day. A full kitchen is available.
Schedule
Bedgown & Cap. Now that you have the basics down, we can complete your costume with the most visible items: the bedgown and cap.
Kits for this weekend: Bedgown, Cap

Day 1: Begin with a presentation on bedgowns before working on your own today.
Day 2: Learn about caps and the finishing touches for an outfit before working on your cap.

Optional Items:

Complete your outfit with a handkerchief and socks. Documentation will be provided in the IIF for these items if purchased through Wm. Booth Draper.
Housewife (an 18th century sewing kit): The kit will provide you with all the materials needed to assemble the housewife, as well as sewing tools you will need to complete most 18th century sewing projects in a period appropriate manner including supplies for sewing in camp. It will also provide additional practice with hand sewing along with a small selection of period fabrics for reference.

NWTA BASIC WOMEN’S CLOTHING WORKSHOP 2
2016-02-13 09:00 - 2016-02-14 17:00 | Forest Glen Preserve, N 1885 E Rd, Danville, IL, 61834, United States
New to reenacting? Stop borrowing clothing and begin your living history experience!
Tired of wearing the same things? Been reenacting for years & need an update? Upgrade your clothing to reflect the current information available!
The NWTA SewIn would like to invite you to a three weekend workshop series during which we will construct a complete women’s outfit appropriate for 1774-1783. Through the course of the three weekends, you will learn basic hand sewing techniques while constructing a shift, pocket, petticoat, bedgown, apron, and cap. With the addition of shoes, these workshops will give you a serviceable wardrobe you can use for years to come. Included in the workshop will be information on documenting your wardrobe, period correct fabrics, period construction techniques, and tips from experienced reenactors on creating a persona. You will leave the workshop series with a complete wardrobe along with the NWTA required Individual Inspection Form completed with full documentation for every item you make. While we would certainly love to have you attend all three sessions, each session will be self-contained and may be taken independently with instructor permission.
The workshops will be held at Forest Glen Park, the location of the NWTA Danville event. Bring your own bedding and stay in the Edgewood Center for free. If you plan on staying, please bring a dish to pass for Saturday night and your own breakfast and lunch for during the day. A full kitchen is available.
Schedule
Apron & Petticoat: The apron and petticoat are constructed in very similar manner. This weekend, we will learn to pleat to a waist tape or band and our costumes will start to come together.
Kits for this weekend: Apron, Petticoat

Day 1: We first present information about petticoats before working on our own. We’ll end the day with instruction on hemming the apron.
Day 2: Finish both apron & petticoats by pleating them to the waistbands and adding tapes.

Optional Items:

Complete your outfit with a handkerchief and socks. Documentation will be provided in the IIF for these items if purchased through Wm. Booth Draper.
Housewife (an 18th century sewing kit): The kit will provide you with all the materials needed to assemble the housewife, as well as sewing tools you will need to complete most 18th century sewing projects in a period appropriate manner including supplies for sewing in camp. It will also provide additional practice with hand sewing along with a small selection of period fabrics for reference.

NWTA BASIC WOMEN’S CLOTHING WORKSHOP 1
2016-01-23 09:00 - 2016-01-24 17:00 | Forest Glen Preserve, N 1885 E Rd, Danville, IL, 61834, United States
New to reenacting? Stop borrowing clothing and begin your living history experience!
Tired of wearing the same things? Been reenacting for years & need an update? Upgrade your clothing to reflect the current information available!
The NWTA SewIn would like to invite you to a three weekend workshop series during which we will construct a complete women’s outfit appropriate for 1774-1783. Through the course of the three weekends, you will learn basic hand sewing techniques while constructing a shift, pocket, petticoat, bedgown, apron, and cap. With the addition of shoes, these workshops will give you a serviceable wardrobe you can use for years to come. Included in the workshop will be information on documenting your wardrobe, period correct fabrics, period construction techniques, and tips from experienced reenactors on creating a persona. You will leave the workshop series with a complete wardrobe along with the NWTA required Individual Inspection Form completed with full documentation for every item you make. While we would certainly love to have you attend all three sessions, each session will be self-contained and may be taken independently with instructor permission.
The workshops will be held at Forest Glen Park, the location of the NWTA Danville event. Bring your own bedding and stay in the Edgewood Center for free. If you plan on staying, please bring a dish to pass for Saturday night and your own breakfast and lunch for during the day. A full kitchen is available.
Schedule
The basics: Pocket & shift. Learn hand sewing skills while creating the most basic garment of your wardrobe, the shift. Then hone those skills by making a pocket.
Kits for this weekend: Pocket, Shift, Housewife (optional)

Day 1: Documentation presentation. Cut out your shift & begin sewing.
Day 2: Put the finishing touches on the shift, then learn about and construct a pocket.

Optional Items:

Complete your outfit with a handkerchief and socks. Documentation will be provided in the IIF for these items if purchased through Wm. Booth Draper.
Housewife (an 18th century sewing kit): The kit will provide you with all the materials needed to assemble the housewife, as well as sewing tools you will need to complete most 18th century sewing projects in a period appropriate manner including supplies for sewing in camp. It will also provide additional practice with hand sewing along with a small selection of period fabrics for reference.

Market Days
2015-10-23 - 2015-10-24 | Locust Grove – Historic Locust Grove, Inc., 561 Blankenbaker Ln, Louisville, KY, 40207, United States
Notice is herewith given that a Market Fair shall be held at the grounds designated as the seat of Major William Croghan, known as Locust Grove, six miles up-river from the Falls of the Ohio. You are invited to join with Locust Grove and the Illinois Regiment of Virginia as we bring the spirit of the past alive with the Market Fair. You can participate in 18th c. style entertainment, purchase replicas of 18th century military and household items, and enjoy food and drink as our founders did, meet and converse with early Americans. Mock battles for our country’s independence feature General George Rogers Clark’s own militia, the Illinois regiment, as well as British Dragoons and Marines, and German Hessians. Native Americans will be present as well – whose side will they be on this year?
Registration for the 18th Century Market Fair event at Locust Grove on September 24/25 is now open to NWTA commanders by unit at https://lghh.wufoo.com/forms/q409tyt15633kt/

Any reenactor or camp-related questions should be directed to Jon Andrews, Kellar’s Co’y – IR of V, event host, 812 604-4780 sianoil@hotmail.com

All others questions may be directed to Brian Cushing, Locust Grove, event sponsor, 502 897-9845 bcushing@locustgrove.org

Dollinger Farm
2015-10-09 - 2015-10-10 | Dollinger Farm, 7502 East Hansel Road, Channahon, IL, 60410, United States

Feast of the Hunter's Moon
2015-10-02 - 2015-10-03 | Fort Ouiatenon Park, 3129 S River Rd, West Lafayette, IN, 47906, United States
The Feast of the Hunters’ Moon is a re-creation of the annual fall gathering of the French and Native Americans which took place Fort Ouiatenon, a fur-trading outpost in the mid – 1700s. It is held annually in early autumn on the banks of the Wabash River, four miles southwest of West Lafayette, Indiana.

Forest Glen Preserve 2015
2015-09-26 - 2015-09-27 | Forest Glen Preserve, 900 E, Vermilion, IL, 61834, United States
Participants and visitors alike can immerse themselves in an atmosphere free from modern interruption at quiet, wooded Forest Glen preserve. Reenactors portraying British and rebellious forces take the field daily for demonstrations of their tactical prowess–who will win each battle?
Reenactors are invited to participate in bayonet and tomahawk throwing competitions, with prizes for the winners. In the evening, reenactors may gather in the tavern (a recreated log building) for cards and music.
The daily schedule can be found here: Forest Glen 2015 Schedule
Reenactors: Registration by unit. Unit commanders, call Charlie Rhoden at 217-662-8757 with number and type of tents you will be bringing. Leaving a message is fine. Please register by September 18.
