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Fort Henry Living History Fort Henry Living History is a non-profit living history organization that organizes and puts on Fort Henry Days. (Near the Good Zoo.)

This annual reenactment takes place at Oglebay Park on Labor Day Weekend and commemorates 18th century life in the Ohio Valley. Fort Henry Days is held Labor Day Weekend (Saturday and Sunday) at Site One, Oglebay Park, Wheeling WV.

Sunday Schedule of events.
09/06/2026

Sunday Schedule of events.

09/05/2026
Fort Henry Days 2026 has begun! Come check out all there is to see and do! Full schedule is pinned on our page,...
09/05/2026

Fort Henry Days 2026 has begun! Come check out all there is to see and do! Full schedule is pinned on our page, many demonstrators ongoing throughout the day Saturday and Sunday. Battle reenactments (Betty Zane’s 1782 Run) at 3pm both days. Levenson Shelter and Camp Russell, Oglebay Park, Wheeling,WV.

All throughout the weekend, we have so many awesome demonstrators to see and learn from! Melissa Makofske will be demons...
09/04/2026

All throughout the weekend, we have so many awesome demonstrators to see and learn from! Melissa Makofske will be demonstrating 18th century laundry and the life of a camp follower all weekend at Fort Henry Days, at Oglebay Park in Wheeling, WV.

We’re excited to have Jon Stealey joining us once again at Fort Henry Days with his camera obscura and 18th Century hot ...
09/02/2026

We’re excited to have Jon Stealey joining us once again at Fort Henry Days with his camera obscura and 18th Century hot air balloon demonstrations! These will be ongoing throughout the weekend, with the hot air balloon dependent on favorable weather and wind conditions. Join us at Oglebay Park, Levenson Shelter this weekend, September 5-6, to see this fascinating demonstration and all our other demonstrations, encampments, reenactments, and speakers!

09/01/2026

Local history comes alive once again at Oglebay Park as Fort Henry Days returns as part of a full slate of activities and events taking place in conjunction with this holiday weekend celebration. Story link in comments.

Our speakers are always such a wealth of knowledge and we’ll be kicking off the weekend with someone who definitely fits...
09/01/2026

Our speakers are always such a wealth of knowledge and we’ll be kicking off the weekend with someone who definitely fits that description! Tre McGown comes with a wealth of information about 18th century herbs and medicine. Come learn about this fascinating topic on Saturday at 10am in the Speakers Tent!

Long-awaited and finally here! Here is the speaker/demonstrator schedule for Fort Henry Days 2026. We can't wait to see ...
08/31/2026

Long-awaited and finally here! Here is the speaker/demonstrator schedule for Fort Henry Days 2026. We can't wait to see you this weekend!

WE NEED YOU! We just found out that our inmate work crew is no longer available to help us transport the fort pieces fro...
08/31/2026

WE NEED YOU! We just found out that our inmate work crew is no longer available to help us transport the fort pieces from their storage place to the field. We need able-bodied men or women to help us move them into place so we can be ready for this weekend's event! We will be doing this TOMORROW (Tuesday, September 1) beginning at 8:30 am. The crew will be meeting at Levenson Shelter at Oglebay Park. If you are able to assist, please message us so we have an idea how many are coming.

Pizza lunch will be provided for all volunteers!

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Levenson Shelter, Oglebay Park
Wheeling, WV
26003

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