We Make History

“Where History & The Arts Meet”

House Standards for Living History Events

We Make History: House Standards for those attending our Living History Events

What:

We Make History Living History Events are highly creative, interactive and inspirational educational presentations of diverse civilian and military aspects of historic American life as portrayed by our large and experienced cast of historical interpreters. Our events are clean and family friendly. They are nonpolitical. All ages of students from kindergarten through high school have found our living history events to be unique, enjoyable and inspirational learning experiences.

Who:

We Make History Living History Events are open to pre-registered school groups and to the homeschool community, but are NOT open to the general public. We attract a very gracious group of teachers, students and families who are eager to learn in a creative, interactive environment and know how to properly conduct themselves with respect and responsibility according to our House Standards.

Reservations:

Advance discount admissions are always available through a certain publicized date. Admissions are significantly higher "at the door." We do not offer refunds.

Safety, Security, Rules & Standards for All Attending - Please Read:

The majority of persons attending We Make History Living History Events are young people. As these events are NOT open to the general public, the young people are students attending with and overseen by their school teachers or homeschooling parents. As these events are non-public, youth oriented, educational events we are very serious about our rules and standards. Please read them.

We Make History Living History Events take place in fields which could possibly include, dirt, dust or mud, potential allergens and potentially have uneven ground. A significant amount of walking is required. Walking is a physical activity which could potentially carry the risk of occurrences such as trips, strains, falls or other accidents. Persons attending We Make History Living History Events voluntarily do so at their own risk.

For everyone's safety and security ONLY our Registered Living History Team members and event staff are allowed in these events in historic attire. No other persons may attend while wearing historic attire or costuming of any kind.

Attendees may not bring in weapons of any kind.

We do not allow alcoholic beverages, smoking or vaping.

No pets/animals are allowed.

No distribution of flyers or other materials is allowed.

For everyone's safety and security... For everyone's safety and security... We are sorry but we cannot allow outside beverages such as pop, any canned or bottled beverages, disposable bottled water, etc. into the event. (The one exception is a personal thermos / Hydroflask / Stanley Cup / non-disposable type water-filled bottle.) Bottled water, pop and snacks are available on site. School groups may bring in sack lunches (but not bottled or canned beverages) and find a safe, out-of-the-way place to sit and eat or eat while walking and touring. Please note that groups choosing to bring their own lunches are responsible for their care and transport. The event does not handle or store lunches for groups.

Please be responsible and dispose properly of all trash.

Please ask first and do not touch display items without permission. Certain historic items may be handled while others are show-and-tell only and not for handling. Please always ask first. Historic weaponry may not be touched, handled or held by attendees under any circumstances.

We Make History Living History Events are family friendly events designed to be creative, interactive and inspirational educational experiences for young people. Grace and respect are expected from all and to all.

For everyone's safety and security... We do not accept hostile behaviour or communications (whether in person or electronic) that include abusive, insulting, hateful, disparaging, vulgar or threatening language. Nor do we allow those to attend or participate who engage in such. Any persons whom we deem to be violators in this regard will be banned without refund. We Make History Living History Events are family friendly events. Again, grace and respect from all and to all is required.

Please be aware that We Make History Living History Events are rain or shine events.

We do not offer refunds.

Covid? We encourage all to be responsible and not to attend if you have cold or flu like symptoms or have been recently exposed to such. We also encourage all to bring their own personal hand sanitizer.

Assumption of Risk:

Please note that by visiting We Make History Living History Events, you voluntarily assume all risks, including physical risks, property risks and all risks related to potential exposure to Covid-19 and other pathogens. Persons attending do so at their own risk of person and property.

Thanks:

We thank everyone for their support as we press on and move forward in serving families, students and communities through inspirational education!

Together... We Make History