Back to the Days of Kosciuszko

Red Brush Civil War Days

NEW EVENT!

May 2nd & 3rd, 2009

Vendors, Sutlers and Reenactors Wanted!


TICKETS AT THE GATE
Admission: $3.00, age 5 years and under Free

All tickets sales will be available at West Gate of the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds.

Kosciusko County 4-H Fair Week

July 5-11, 2009


Watch as Red Brush Village comes to life during fair week.

If you are interested in participating, please contact us!

Back to the Days of Kosciuszko

Sept 26 & 27, 2009

School Day Sept 25, 2009

TICKETS AT THE GATE
Admission: $3.00, age 5 years and under Free

All tickets sales will be available at West Gate of the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds.

 
Back to the Days of Kosciuszko


HOW WE GOT HERE AND WHERE WE PLAN TO GO

BACK TO THE DAYS of KOSCIUSZKO's first event was held in 1989 at Lucerne Park on Park Avenue in the City of Warsaw, Indiana.  Mr David Taylor, commander of the Virginia Navy re-enactor group, was the event coordinator. The event was based primarily on the military with a supporting cast of  civilian re-enactors.  The Kosciusko County Council on Aging was th sponsor of the event.


 In 2000 the Council on Aging decided not to sponsor the event and a group of interested people took on the task of coordinating the event. The group incorporated Back to the Days of Kosciuszko as a "not for profit" corporation with the state of Indiana in July of that year. In September 2005 we were granted 501(c)(3) status by the IRS.

The Friday prior to the to the weekend event was established as School Day.  Fourth grade students are invited to a day of hands on demonstrations.  School Day has been very successful with a high attendance of 1300 students.

We are planning to have more log houses in the village with period crafts people making history come alive.


"That the future may learn from the past."

  Experience Revolutionary Times, Through Living History...

Back to the Days began as an event honoring Thaddeus Kosciuszko, namesake of our county. This time period portrayed was the years 1746 - 1817, the years of Kosciuszko's life. 

Currently the event is an open timeline event for all sutlers, venders, civilians, Native Americans, mountain men and military and civilians portraying life and events pre-1900.

"What do you wish to do?" said Washington. The young Polish officer with a rugged face held himself erect. "I come," answered he, "to fight as a volunteer for American Independence." "What can you do?" asked Washington."Try me!" said the young Pole, his dark eyes flashing pleasantly. So, Washington tried him.