Living History Demonstrations

Experience Military History from the 1750s to Modern Era

Interactive Living History

Immerse yourself in authentic recreations of military history spanning nearly three centuries. Our demonstrations feature period-accurate equipment, uniforms, and tactics presented by knowledgeable reenactors.

French & Indian War (1750s-1763)

Experience the conflicts that shaped early American frontier life with authentic living history displays and artifact presentations.

Revolutionary War (1775-1783)

Witness the birth of American independence through living history demonstrations featuring Continental Army and British forces.

War of 1812

Learn about America's "Second War of Independence" through period displays and historical artifacts.

American Civil War (1861-1865)

150th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry - "Bucktails"
  • Authentic Civil War encampment
  • Living history displays
  • Field hospital demonstrations
Interactive Civil War Drilling
  • Interactive display opportunities
  • Student participation activities
  • Period military drill demonstrations

World War I (1914-1918)

Military Displays
  • Living history presentations
  • Authentic WWI artifacts
  • Trench warfare exhibits
Home Front Displays
  • Civilian life during wartime
  • Period artifacts and memorabilia
  • Women's contributions to the war effort

World War II (1941-1945)

101st Airborne - 502 PIR Baker Company
  • Command post encampment
  • "Stand Up / Hook Up" interactive demonstrations
  • Living history & artifact displays
  • Airborne equipment presentations
Military Radio Equipment
  • US and German military radios
  • Rare German Enigma Machine
  • Communications demonstrations
Pacific Theater
  • Japanese command post display
  • Pacific war artifacts
  • Theater-specific equipment
WWII Boot Camp
  • Interactive display
  • Student participation
  • Basic training demonstrations
Women's Airforce Service Pilots (WASPS)
  • Women's aviation history
  • WASP program displays
  • Pioneer aviator stories
Red Cross Nurses
  • Medical corps displays
  • Field medicine demonstrations
  • Nursing service history
Home Front Displays
  • Civilian wartime life
  • Rationing and victory gardens
  • War bond campaigns

Military Vehicles Display

Historic Military Vehicles

View authentic military vehicles from World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam War eras. These restored vehicles provide a tangible connection to the equipment used by American forces.

World War II Vehicles

Jeeps, trucks, and other period vehicles

Korean War Era

Military transport and support vehicles

Vietnam War Era

Vehicles used in Southeast Asian operations

For Schools and Home School Groups

Thursday and Friday feature special school-oriented programs from 9AM to 5PM. Home school students and teachers should email cochrantoncare@gmail.com or call 412-736-3973 for additional information regarding the event and schedules.