More About The Taste of History (a free, living history event!)
Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary while stepping back in time at this free public Military Living History Event on Friday, June 19 & Saturday, June 20 (Father’s Day Weekend)!
Join us for a free public event celebrating the food and rations that fed soldiers throughout history!
Free admission for the public, and free shuttle and parking at Amherst Junior High, 548 Milan Avenue, Amherst, Ohio 44001
This unique timeline display welcomes all eras, and includes military, home front, and camp followers.
Field kitchens will compete and offer samples of period meals for a donation.
Attendees will enjoy:
Static displays
Shooting demonstrations
Military surplus vendors
Kids’ activities
And more!
Over 5,000 people attended in 2025, and this year promises to be even bigger!
For reenactor, field kitchen, and vendor registration: Click for Details
Special thanks to Lorain County Visitors Bureau and Amherst VFW 1662 for partnering with the Military History Preservation Group and Amherst Historical Society for this event, and to Division Sponsors Elyria AMVETS Post 32 and Amherst American Legion Post 118.
For updated event information: Click for Details
We hope to see you there!
Date & Time
June 20, 2026
9:00am - 5:00pm
Location
Sandstone Village
763 Milan Avenue, Amherst, Ohio 44001
Amherst, OH 44001
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