Events
Upcoming events
New Member Interest Meeting
April 12th 4:00pm in the old Block House
Are you interested in 18th century history and want to learn more about becoming a living historian?
Are you worried about not having the right tools, clothing or resources?
Are you nervous because you don’t even know where to begin?
Then this is the meeting for you!
Join us for an informational, Q&A session and meet and greet. We’d love to have you join us!
Past events
18th Century Market Faire
March 28th-30th, 2025
Join us for our annual 18th Century Market Faire! Bring the whole family to get a glimpse of life in post revolutionary Georgia where we'll have historical artisans, dancing, and black powder demonstrations.
18th Century Courting & Tea
February 8th, 2025
11:00-2:30
Join us as we we take a look at courting in the 18th century! You may even get the chance to observe an old fashioned traditional "Lady's Tea"
Pending Weather*
Robert Burns Event
January 25th, 2025
11:00am-4:00pm
Burns Night is an annual celebration of Scotland’s most famous poet – a man called Robert Burns. You no doubt may have heard (or even sang!) ‘Auld Lang Syne’ when ringing in the New Year? That was written by ‘Rabbie’ Burns. Today he is honored with the title ‘Scotland’s national poet.'
Over the Embers!
Over the Embers
December 14th, 2023 10am - 4pm
This month we will be covering all of the different ways that fire was used and depended on in the 18th century! We will be demonstrating fire starting skills, cooking implements, lighting and even how it was used in our 18th century ammunitions.
Keeping Warm
January 11th, 2024
11:00-2:30
Join us as we we take a look at how to keep warm in the winters of the 18th century!
An Apple a Day
November 9th, 2023 10am - 4pm
This month we will be covering all of the different ways that apples were used in the 18th century!
Navigating the Maize
October 12th, 2024 10am - 4pm
Meet up with some of our historians as they do various demos and answer questions about the 18th Century!
This month we will be discussing all things corn! Come and make corn husk dolls and see how corn was ground in the early days before factories and big box stores.
We will also be celebrating the signing of the Treaty of Paris whereby Great Britain formally recognized the United States as a separate and independent nation.
Scribes and Schools
August 10th, 2024 10am - 4pm
Meet up with some of our historians as they do various demos and answer questions about the 18th Century!
This month we will be focusing on what families and children did during the long summer days in the olden days.
Historical Hygiene
September 14th, 2024 10am - 4pm
Meet up with some of our historians as they do various demos and answer questions about the 18th Century!
This month we will be focusing on what families and children did during the long summer days in the olden days.
Market Faire 2024
18th Century Courting
February 10th, 2024
11:00-2:30
Join us as we we take a look at courting in the 18th century!
Robert Burns Event
In the event of foul weather, the event will be held at the park's Event Center instead of the Old Fort
January 27th, 2024
11:00am-4:00pm
Burns Night is an annual celebration of Scotland’s most famous poet – a man called Robert Burns. You no doubt may have heard (or even sang!) ‘Auld Lang Syne’ when ringing in the New Year? That was written by ‘Rabbie’ Burns. Today he is honored with the title ‘Scotland’s national poet.'
Keeping Warm
January 13th, 2024
11:00-2:30
Join us as we we take a look at how to keep warm in the winters of the 18th century!
Candle Making
November 18th, 2023
11:00-2:30
Join us as we we make candles! You will be able to see the different methods used for candle making and also try your hand at making your own, 18th century style candle.
Colonial Tea
December 9th, 2023
11:00-2:30
Join us as we explore the role of tea in colonial America as we approach the 250th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party.
Autumn Nights
October 28th, 2023
5:00-9:00
Join us as we celebrate autumn 18th Century style! Autumn nights is an annual event with hay rides, trail side story tellers, and hot cocoa at the Fort. This is truly an event that the whole family will enjoy!
Scribes and Schools
August 12th, 2023 10am - 4pm
Meet up with some of our historians as they do various demos and answer questions about the 18th Century!
This month we will be focusing on what families and children did during the long summer days in the olden days.
Navigating the Maize
September 9th, 2023 10am - 4pm
Meet up with some of our historians as they do various demos and answer questions about the 18th Century!
This month we will be discussing all things corn! Come and make corn husk dolls and see how corn was ground in the early days before factories and big box stores.
We will also be celebrating the signing of the Treaty of Paris whereby Great Britain formally recognized the United States as a separate and independent nation.
18th Century Market Faire 2023
March 2023
Market Faire 23
January 2023
Into the Bread Basket
February 2023
Burns Night
December 2022
A Stitch in Time
November 2022
Thanksmas Feast at the Fort
October 2022
Autumn Nights: Tales from the Past
September 2022
Making Corn Husk Dolls in the Old Block House
August 2022
Enjoying fine 18th Century Style Food with our Members
18th Century Market Faire 2022
Fort Yargo Market Fair 2022, Fort Yargo State Park, Winder GA.