Militia Muster at Hickory Ridge History Museum | Boone, NC | Experience 18th Century
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Step back into the American Revolution at the Militia Muster, a free living history event at Hickory Ridge History Museum in Boone, NC on Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM!
Experience 18th-century militia life in the Southern Appalachian backcountry through hands-on demonstrations, live reenactments, and interactive activities for all ages. Watch colonial militia reenactors lead authentic drills, recreate camp life, and stage mock recruitment scenes straight out of Revolutionary War-era North Carolina. Explore the daily realities faced by mountain settlers and soldiers fighting for independence in the Blue Ridge highlands -- and discover what it truly meant to take up arms for a new nation in the High Country.
This family-friendly event is perfect for history enthusiasts, homeschool families, and curious visitors of all ages. Whether you are a longtime student of American history or experiencing living history for the first time, the Militia Muster brings the story of Appalachian independence to life in one of Western North Carolina's most unique outdoor settings.
Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: Hickory Ridge History Museum, Boone, NC
Ticket and event details coming soon. Visit horninthewest.com for updates.
Experience 18th-century militia life in the Southern Appalachian backcountry through hands-on demonstrations, live reenactments, and interactive activities for all ages. Watch colonial militia reenactors lead authentic drills, recreate camp life, and stage mock recruitment scenes straight out of Revolutionary War-era North Carolina. Explore the daily realities faced by mountain settlers and soldiers fighting for independence in the Blue Ridge highlands -- and discover what it truly meant to take up arms for a new nation in the High Country.
This family-friendly event is perfect for history enthusiasts, homeschool families, and curious visitors of all ages. Whether you are a longtime student of American history or experiencing living history for the first time, the Militia Muster brings the story of Appalachian independence to life in one of Western North Carolina's most unique outdoor settings.
Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: Hickory Ridge History Museum, Boone, NC
Ticket and event details coming soon. Visit horninthewest.com for updates.
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Daniel Boone Park, 591 Horn in the West Dr, Boone, NC, United States, North Carolina 28607
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Host or PublisherHorn in the West Outdoor Drama and Hickory Ridge History Museum
