Teach the Past. Inspire the Future.
Nestled in the heart of Northwest Tennessee, Discovery Park of America is a world-class, 100,000-square-foot museum surrounded by a 50-acre heritage park unlike anything else in the region. Indoors, guests can explore exhibit galleries focused on everything from natural history and science to military innovation and regional culture. Outdoors, they’ll step into a recreated frontier settlement, gristmill, one-room schoolhouse, historic chapel and more. Our spaces are built for storytelling, and we’re looking for passionate demonstrators, living historians and reenactors to help bring those stories to life.
More than 250,000 guests visit Discovery Park each year to connect with history and experience something new that sparks curiosity and imagination. Founded by Robert Kirkland, our mission is to inspire children and adults to see beyond. As Kirkland himself said, “Discovery Park of America should enhance education for children as well as adults and do it in an entertaining way.” There’s no better way to do that than through living history.
Step Into Our Story:
Demonstrators
Historical Interpreters
Living Historians
Reenactors
Participant Perks:
- Four admission tickets for friends and family per participant
- A private green room to relax, prep or store gear
- One daily free meal voucher for use at Sabin’s Cafe
- Gunpowder supplied for flintlock shooters and cannon crews
- Free space for tents to camp or discounted rates at three hotels next door
2026 Events:
2026:
Friday, April 17-Saturday, April 18
Join us at Discovery Park of America’s 2026 Military Expo to bring military history to life through interactive displays and storytelling. Reenactors and living historians of all eras are invited to engage visitors with demonstrations, authentic impressions, and hands-on experiences honoring U.S. Armed Forces past and present.
Friday, July 3-Saturday, July 4
Be part of Tennessee America 250 and Discovery Park’s celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States, where living historians and costumed interpreters will illuminate Tennessee’s frontier heritage and pivotal moments in American history through demonstrations and performances across the park.
Celebration of Native American Culture
Friday, Sept. 18-Saturday, Sept. 19
We invite Native American cultural interpreters, traditional artisans, dancers, and storytellers to participate in the Celebration of Native American Culture, a two-day event focused on honoring history, art, music and indigenous lifeways with performances, craft demonstrations, and educational interactions.
David Crockett Homestead and Bluegrass Festival
Friday, Oct. 23-Saturday, Oct. 24
Participate in the David Crockett Homestead and Heritage Festival, where living historians and craft demonstrators are needed to showcase early Tennessee frontier life, traditional homesteading skills, heritage crafts and bluegrass music for students and families.
Fill out the form from the link below to let us know who you are and which events you’d like to attend. Whether you’re a solo reenactor, part of a living history grou or a demonstrator, we’d love to have you be a part of living history at Discovery Park.
