Living History Day 2023

Oregon’s past and present come together at the Oregon Military Museum’s Living History Day with historical reenactments, dynamic displays, and interactive engagements. Free and fun for all ages.

Aligned with Armed Forces Day, Living History Day (May 20th, 11am-3pm) is a festival of living, breathing history, celebrating Oregon’s rich history of service and those who helped shape Oregon’s military legacy. History comes alive through reenactments and interactive engagements while dynamic displays and educational activities offered by present-day military, service support groups, and heritage organizations round out the day’s festivities.

WHEN: Saturday, May 20, 11am-3pm, free and fun for all ages.

The event kicks off OMM’s Historic Park open season, Fridays and Saturdays through November 11, where visitors can experience the Quartermaster Storehouse, Battery A Field Artillery Horse Barn, and the outdoor multi-tank display.

Living History Day participants include:

Association of the United States Army, Columbia River

Clackamas County Heritage Council

Clackamas County Historical Society

Japanese American Museum of Oregon

Military Vehicles Collectors Club of Oregon

Old Aurora Colony Museum

Oregon Military Department, AGI-Environment, Cultural Resource Program

Oregon National Guard Recruitment

Oregon State Archives

Oregon Youth Challenge Program

Pacific Northwest Historical Group, Vietnam

ROTC for University of Portland, Portland State University, and Eastern Oregon University

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Col. Baker Camp #6

Standley WW2 Collection

US Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District

Washington Civil War Association, 26th NY Colored Regiment

We are no longer taking additional participant entries for 2023 Living History Day.

There is no fee to participate in Living History Day, but you will have needed to reserve your spot by completing the Participant Entry Form by end of April 20.