Things to do

Living History in national parks

The National Park Service lists 21 things to do tagged “Living History” in 17 parks and sites. Fort Vancouver National Historic Site has the most (3). Each listing links to the NPS page with details. Data is from the NPS snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.

Updated · NPS Data API

Showing 21 of 21 listings.

ListingParkTime neededSeasonNotes
Bunker Hill: Muskets, Men, and LibertyBoston National Historical Park30 MinutesSummer—
Discovering Life at Fort ScottFort Scott National Historic Site15-120 MinutesSummer—
Experience History Come Alive at Fort ClatsopLewis & Clark National Historic Trail, Lewis and Clark National Historical Park1-3 HoursYear-roundFee
Experience the Fort Vancouver KitchenFort Vancouver National Historic Site5-30 MinutesYear-roundFee
Fort Larned Living HistoryFort Larned National Historic Site—Spring, Summer, Fall—
Gettysburg Living History ScheduleGettysburg National Military Park—Spring, Summer, Fall—
Hands - On HistoryFort Stanwix National Monument10-60 MinutesSummer—
Join a Historic Town Meeting at Faneuil HallBoston African American National Historic Site, Boston National Historical Park30-45 MinutesSummer—
Learn from a RangerTimucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve2-60 MinutesYear-round—
Let Nature Surprise YouWilson's Creek National Battlefield1-8 HoursSpring—
Living History at Fort McHenryFort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine—Summer, Fall—
Living History DemonstrationsFort Frederica National Monument———
New York State Rev War ParksFort Stanwix National Monument1-2 DaysSpring, Summer, FallReservation, Fee
Patriots Day in Minute Man National Historical ParkMinute Man National Historical Park—Spring—
Ponder on the PorchWilson's Creek National Battlefield2-8 HoursSpring—
See Inside a Longhouse at Henricus Historical ParkCaptain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail1 HourYear-roundFee
Visit Fort Union's Trade HouseFort Union Trading Post National Historic Site5-30 MinutesSummer—
Visit Hartwell TavernMinute Man National Historical Park5-90 MinutesSummer, Fall—
Visit Lincoln Living Historical FarmLincoln Boyhood National Memorial10-30 MinutesYear-round—
Visit the Fort Vancouver GardenFort Vancouver National Historic Site5-30 MinutesYear-round—
Watch a Blacksmith Work at Fort VancouverFort Vancouver National Historic Site5-30 MinutesYear-roundFee

Parks with the most living history listings

Other activities

HikingSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingMuseum ExhibitsFront-Country HikingGuided ToursJunior Ranger ProgramScenic DrivingWildlife WatchingBirdwatchingPaddlingPicnickingBikingBackcountry HikingBackcountry CampingPark FilmHands-OnArts and CultureSelf-Guided Tours - Auto

Sources

  • National Park Service Data API — things to do (developer.nps.gov), snapshot of Oct 28, 2026. Listings, seasons and fees can change; confirm on nps.gov. The NPS does not endorse this site.