1776 Comes Alive - Martin Station 250'th Anniversary (2026)

Peter returns from Martin Station for the 250th Liberty for Virginia event, where 1775 feels alive again through living history, frontier camp life, traditional music, storytelling, and hands-on historical interpretation. This is more than a reenactment — it is a glimpse into the passion, skill, and camaraderie that bring the 18th-century frontier back to life. From campfire stories and late-night music to artisan hats, banjo tunes, frontier tales, and historic weapons like the blunderbuss, Martin Station becomes a place where visitors do not just observe history — they experience it. Join us as the spirit of the frontier returns and the past comes alive once again. Remember to subscribe to our channel to dive deeper into the fascinating stories of the past that continue to shape our present. Drop a comment to share your thoughts —we'd love to hear from you! We're passionate about sharing our adventures and a slice of history with you. Support us by liking, subscribing, and hitting the notification bell for a weekly dose of a wee bit of history and unique tales from the frontier. Your engagement helps us keep history alive. Join our community! 📺 Featuring: Peter Kelly 🎥 Videography - Catherine Wolfe Production & Editing: Catherine Wolfe Sash made by Christine Louise: [email protected] Facebook: Once Upon a Loom Instagram: @18'thcenturyweaver 🎵 Music Courtesy Of: Richard Fortier and Al MacDonald Mandolin instrumentals: Michael Righi Violin music: Meghan Balogh Guitarists: Christopher Going and Julien Despres Video Publishing, Shorts & Social Media: Shane Kelly 📬 Contact Us: [email protected] FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA 📘 Facebook: The Woodland Escape Instagram: @the.woodland.escape #thewoodlandescape #kellystation #livinghistory #frontierlife #colonialhistory #americanhistory #1776 #martinstation #frontierreenactment #18thcentury #historicalreenactment #traditionalmusic #campfirestories #bushcraft #historycomesalive