Compagnie LeBoeuf

04/06/2026

04/03/2026

🏕️⚔️ This Past Weekend at Fort Loudoun 🦬

This past weekend, members of Compagnie LeBoeuf stepped back into the 18th century at Fort Loudoun, taking part in a French and Indian War living history event.

Set along the Pennsylvania frontier, Fort Loudoun once stood as a key outpost during a time of uncertainty, where soldiers, settlers, and nations navigated both conflict and fragile alliances. Throughout the weekend, those moments came to life again—through drill, maneuver, and the ever-present balance between battle and negotiation.

Events like this are more than reenactments—they are a chance to experience the realities of the past, to interpret the stories of those who lived it, and to share that history with the public.

Thank you to everyone who participated and helped bring history to life.

👉 Interested in joining us at future events? Send us a message and step into the 18th century.

03/14/2026

📜 Join scholars and historians at Old Fort Niagara on April 25, 2026 for a full-day symposium exploring the politics, diplomacy, and trade that shaped the New York frontier between 1713 and 1744.

🎟️ Registration includes coffee and lunch!
Learn more and register here: https://ofnsymposium2026.eventbrite.com

🏰 Events like this help bring the history we interpret to life—hope to see you there!

📜 History happened here — now come learn how it all began. 🏰

Join leading scholars and researchers at Old Fort Niagara on April 25, 2026 for Politics, Diplomacy & Trade on the New York Frontier, a full‑day symposium examining the geopolitical, intercultural, and economic dynamics that defined the region between the Treaty of Utrecht (1713) and the outbreak of King George’s War (1744).

Through a series of presentations and moderated discussions, the program will explore the mechanisms of diplomacy between European empires and Haudenosaunee nations, the development of frontier trade networks, and the strategic significance of the French Castle (est. 1726) within broader imperial contests.

Register and learn more about the conference at https://ofnsymposium2026.eventbrite.com

Tickets are $75, plus Eventbrite service fees
Coffee and lunch provided for all attendees

This program was made possible by the generous support of the New York State Parks Interpretive Program Fund.

03/03/2026

Old Fort Niagara is honored to extend a special invitation to our unit to participate in the 300th Anniversary Commemoration of the French Castle, taking place June 5–7, 2026.

Event Overview

June 5—Education Day (10:00 am - 1:00 pm)

Our Education Day will explore the lives of soldiers, civilians, and Indigenous peoples before, during, and after the construction of the French Castle.

If our unit is interested in offering a short presentation or demonstration related to this theme, we would be delighted to include you. Educational stations typically last about 10 minutes and may be tailored to your unit’s expertise or interest.

We also welcome volunteers from your unit who may wish to assist Old Fort Niagara’s staff with educational stations throughout the program (specific assignments will be determined as we approach the event). Please let us know if anyone from your group would like to participate in this way.

June 6—Anniversary Ceremony

The principal day of commemoration, featuring formal ceremonies and special programming honoring the French Castle’s 300‑year history.

June 7—Optional Living History Programming

For units wishing to remain for additional interpretation, we will offer opportunities to engage visitors through demonstrations and living history activities.

We would be delighted to celebrate this historic anniversary with you.

03/02/2026

Save the date... America's 250 Living History Cast Iron Cooking at Cook Forest State Park will be on Saturday, September 19th. This is a one-time only new park event that you will NOT want to miss! Come celebrate America’s 250th Birthday as you walk back in time through the Indian Cabin colony at Tom's Run to observe, and possibly sample, historical cast iron cooking from our nation’s past. State park educators from across North Central and Western PA will be dressed in period clothing preparing period dishes, that relate back to their home park, from our nation’s founding to the late 1800’s.

02/28/2026

🚨Mark your Calendars! 🚨
⚔️THE RAID: The Clash of Empires
📅 March 28–29, 2026
📍 Fort Loudoun

Step into the 18th century as British, French, and Native forces clash in a powerful living history event inspired by the siege of Fort William Henry.

⚜️ Want to be part of the action? Join our unit and help bring history to life!

02/26/2026

Over Valentine’s Day weekend some of our members represented the unit at Winter Warriors at Old Fort Niagara.

From musket demonstrations to winter survival programs, the event brought 18th-century British garrison life to the forefront — highlighting the resilience, daily routines, and layered realities of winter on the Niagara Frontier during the American Revolution.

Interested in joining us and becoming part of the story? Send us a message to learn how you can get involved in living history! 👏❄️

02/25/2026

We’re excited to reshare this interview featuring our very own Chelsey as part of Researching and Portraying Women During the 1770’s Era.

Be sure to check out the original post and give it some love!

02/16/2026

April 25 Politics, Diplomacy and Trade on the New York Frontier at Old Fort Niagara, Youngstown NY; oldfortniagara.org

April 23-26 Fort Frederick 18
TH Century Market Fair, Big Pool MD; friendsoffortfrederick.info

May 15-17 Bushy Run 250 Celebration, Jeannette PA; bushyrunbattlefield.com

May 16-17 French Garrison Days, Fort Ligonier, Ligonier PA; fortligonier.org

June 12-14 Pricketts Fort Market & Trade Fair, Fairmont WV; prickettsfort.org

May 16-23 HistERIE 250, Erie PA with events at Fort LeBoeuf, Waterford PA; fortleboeufhistory.com

May 23-24 Fort Necessity, Farmington, PA; www.nps.gov/fone/index.htm

May 30-31 Custalogatown, Carlton, PA;https://www.fccscouting.org/custaloga-town-scout-reservation/

June 5-7 French Castle 300, Youngstown NY; oldfortniagara.org

June 6-7 250/50 Anniversary Celebration, Pricketts Fort, Fairmont WV, prickettsfort.org

June 13-14 Cook Forest 22th Anniversary F & I War Encampment, Cook Forest State Park PA; www.events.dcnr.pa.gov

June 20-21 HistERIE Maritime Event

June 26-27 Pymatuning Pioneer Festival, Jamestown, PA; jamestownareapahistoricalsociety.org/

July 3 272nd Battle Anniversary Encampment, Fort Necessity; Farmington, PA; nps.gov

July 3-5 Fort Niagara F & I War Encampment, Youngstown NY; oldfortniagara.org

July 10-11 Whiskey Rebellion Festival, Washington PA; visitwashingtoncountypa.com

July 17-19 Waterford Heritage Days, Waterford PA; fortleboeufhistory.com

August 1-2 263st Anniversary Reenactment Battle, Bushy Run, Jeannette PA;bushyrunbattlefield.com

August 15-16 Hanna’s Town, Greensburg, PA; westmorelandhistory.org/hannas-town/

September 5-6 Fort Henry, Oglebay Park, Wheeling WV; www.forthenrydays.org

September 19-20 Fort McIntosh Encampment, Beaver PA; www.bchrlf.org

September 26-27 Primitive Skills & Archeology Weekend, Waterford PA; fortleboeufhistory.com

October 9-11 Fort Ligonier Days, Ligonier PA; fortligonier.org
November 6-7 Old Fort Niagara French Heritage Days, Youngstown NY; oldfortniagara.org

December 5-6 Christmas in Waterford, Waterford PA; fortleboeufhistory.co

02/13/2026

Minutes from the 2026 annual meeting have been posted to the unit Proboard site.

11/06/2025

The Erie Library plans to host a living history event as part of its 2026 HistErie Week. The proposed dates are June 20th, June 27th, or August 15th. Which date works best for you?

10/21/2025

For planning purposes, our annual meeting will be held on February 7, 2026. More details to follow.