Early American Heritage Festival

Sunday, Aug 17, 2025 at 10:00am

Wilkowski Park
Rochester Street E

Take a step back in history to experience life in early America.  Stroll through encampments, talk to skilled historical interpreters, and learn about perspectives and events that shaped our nation. 

Activities For Teens and Children
Local educators provide a great opportunity for children to learn about the colonial era and explore in an interactive environment. 

Barcelona Tea Company
Learn about the tea trade in the 18th century and how the Barcelona Tea Company established trade routes and partnerships with foreign tea producers to compete with the British East India Company. 

Columbia Fife and Drum Corps
Based in the Northwest, the Columbia Fife and Drum Corps is a premier award-winning organization that portrays soldiers who had very important roles during the Revolutionary War. 

Colonial Crafts and Textiles
18th century crafts will be on display in the Fiber Arts tent and in other camps around the venue. View demonstrations of flax and wool spinning, weaving, knitting, bobbin lace, shuttle knotting, and sewing done by the Daughters of Liberty who supported the effort for Independence. Pam Gassman highlights details of the many tools used in these crafts. 

Seamanship and Exploration
Engage with the crew of H.M. Chatham to learn seafaring skills and the astonishing expedition to explore the Pacific Northwest. 

Colonial Military Demonstrations
Watch British and American infantry skirmishes, hear the cannon, and learn about the life of a colonial soldier.

Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution
 The Sons of the American Revolution is a patriotic, historical, and educational Society, dedicated to assisting members, schools, teachers and the general public in their efforts to sustain and preserve our history and constitutional principles. Visit with members and hear talks about colonial frontier life, the history and use of the flag. The Daughters of the American Revolution offer a view from the Distaff side with a focus on education, historic preservation and patriotism. 


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