07/16/26 - Revolutionary War Reenactment

"Lest We Forget" organizers several reenactments throughout the year to help audiences visualy witness first hand the experiences of our past history. Image courtesy of LWF. 07/16/26.

Posted by: Joel Hill | Thursday, July 16th, 2026 ( 6:00am)

Our WCSG’s Travelin’' Together series features a weekend of reliving the start of our country, right as we celebrate the 250th birthday of the USA.

This revolutionary war re=enactmen"brings your family right to the roots of what life was like in 1776. Riverview Park in St. Joseph will host an entire settlement, complete with games, music, food, and the various cultures meeting togther in one place. You and your family will be introduced to several Native American communities that interacted with colonists.

Kids can participate in various games and activities to show what life was like for children during that time. There will be skills demonstrations, dance, fashion, and life in colonial times. Several battle re-enactments will be featured on Saturday and Sunday. And both days begin with a pancake breakfast. For more information, visit their website Lest We Forget.