How Would You Like to Experience History?
I WANT TO
Welcome to the 18th Century
Step back in time to when our nation was born. Step into the world of colonial America through hands-on activities, living history, and unforgettable experiences. Write with a feather quill. Hear the beat of fifes and drums. Learn the skills that shaped a new nation.
History is alive! And you get to live it.
This is Camp Flintlock.
Celebrate America 250 with Our Original Field Trip
Field Trips
As America commemorates its 250th anniversary, there has never been a better time for students to experience the Revolutionary era firsthand. For more than 27 years, Camp Flintlock's flagship Original Field Trip has transformed history from textbook pages into unforgettable, hands-on learning.
Whether we bring our authentic 18th-century encampment to your school or welcome you to our campsite in Four Oaks, NC, students will step into colonial America through reproduction tents, the stirring sounds of fife and drum music, and interactive activities that explore the people, skills, and events that shaped our nation's founding.
This once-in-a-generation anniversary is the perfect opportunity to help students experience the history behind America's birth—not just learn about it.
Featured Activities
Dress Up & Store
Necklace Making
Quill & Ink*
Tomahawk Throw
Rounders
Cord Making
Face Paint & Story
Rag Doll Making
Tin Punching
Campfire Wassail
Colonial Games
Candle Making
Journal Making
Block Printmaking
Corn Husk Doll
Bracelet Making
Knot Tying
Fencing
Mini Flag Making
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Bring Living History to Your Event
History doesn't belong only in the classroom.
Camp Flintlock brings the sights, sounds, and skills of colonial America to festivals, museums, libraries, parks, schools, and community celebrations across North Carolina and beyond. Whether you're planning an America 250 event, Independence Day celebration, heritage festival, or historical program, we'll help create an unforgettable experience for visitors of all ages.
From the stirring music of our Fife & Drum Corps to hands-on demonstrations like Quill & Ink writing, candle dipping, colonial games, axe throwing, block printing, and more, our interpreters invite guests to experience history—not just watch it.
Let's make history the highlight of your next event.
Camp Flintlock Colonial Fair
August 22, 2026 • 10AM-4PM
Step into the sights, sounds, and flavors of the 18th century at Camp Flintlock's annual Colonial Faire! This family-friendly event features all of our trademark hands-on activities, plus exciting experiences not typically offered during school field trips. Watch live cannon demonstrations, create period crafts, march in the Children's Militia Parade, enjoy an authentic colonial meal cooked over an open campfire, and browse our mud-chinked log cabin shop. With fellow living historians joining us each year, the Colonial Faire is a one-of-a-kind celebration of America's colonial past that's fun for visitors of all ages.
