Living History Volunteers

Reenactors demonstrating the use of boarding pikes.

Calling all Reenactors

If you would like to volunteer your knowledge and skills at the 2026 Perry's Victory's Historic Weekend, September 11-13, now is your chance. This year we are looking to showcase the US Military thoughout history (British/Canadian as well) from the American Revolution to Worl War II. Only Flintlock small arms and 18th century artillery will give firing demonstrations. We will provide powder as usual. Look for more information coming out Spring of 2026. Questions about the event can be directed to our Volunteer Team.

To register to participate apply at volunteer.gov by July 25, 2026. This important since Historic Weekend falls so close to the end of the fiscal year.

 

Activities

Here are some of the normal planned activities for Historic Weekend.

Friday

• Flag Retirement Ceremony

Saturday

• Ceremony to commemorate the Battle

• Grand Parade

• Historic weapons firing demonstrations

• Cooking & other trade demonstrations

Sunday

• Weapons firing Demonstrations

• Cooking & other trade demonstrations

 

Accommodations

Water, wood, restrooms, and straw will be provided in the camp. A hospitality tent will also be available if you need something to drink and cool off away from the public.

 

Historic Weapons

Due to the current certification of the park’s Historic Weapons Supervisors only flintlock muskets, rifles, smooth bore non-chambered artillery, coehorn mortar, and swivel guns will be allowed to fire. Other weapons such as chambered artillery or other special weapons may be brought for display purposes only. If you have any questions feel free to ask. Blank musket rounds will be provided by the NPS. For your artillery rounds bring your prepared foil (or former ready to roll) and we will schedule a time to fill your rounds together either Friday night or early Saturday Morning. You are allowed to bring your own quills for priming. All weapons to be demonstrated will need to pass an NPS inspection as in previous years. This will require muskets to have both flash guards and hammer stalls. For more information on Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial's visit our Historic Weapons Policy Page. Again if you have any questions feel free contact our Volunteer Team.

 

Important Registration Information

You MUST register though Volunteer.gov. Our Volunteer Team will then contact you to get you on the ferry list, and find out what space you require to set up camp and other arrangements.

Reimbursement for Travel

Do not pay the ferry and get a receipt!

We will not be able to reimburse you.