The Woodland Escape
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The Woodland Escape takes you on a journey into self-sufficient living and the untamed wilderness. Our channel brings North American history to life, showcasing the skills and survival techniques of the pioneers who first carved out a life on this land. Along the way, we introduce you to passionate historical reenactors, artisans, and musicians who keep this era alive through their craft and storytelling. From building Kelly Station - a traditional frontier fortified homestaed, crafting tools to wilderness cooking and hunting, each episode immerses you in the skills that sustained early settlers. We also bridge history and the modern day, offering glimpses of contemporary camping, canoeing, and hunting expeditions, and contrasting today’s tools with the simple ingenuity of the past. If you’re drawn to history, bushcraft, and authentic living close to nature, The Woodland Escape is your invitation to step into the past while and pickup a wee bit of history along the way.
The Rumford Fireplace and Chimney Take Shape
The Woodland Escape · 245 views · 28 minutes ago
Dreams Come True - Reflections on 6 Years of Immersive History
The Woodland Escape · 36K views · 7 days ago
The Ingenious Design of the 18th Century Fireplace
The Woodland Escape · 327K views · 2 weeks ago
No Fridge, No Freezer, No Problem! How Food was Preserved in the 18th Century
The Woodland Escape · 96K views · 3 weeks ago
Under Canvas? The Forgotten Material of 18'th Century Tents
The Woodland Escape · 32K views · 4 weeks ago
The Door Latch of the Fur Trade
The Woodland Escape · 22K views · 1 month ago
Before the Attack | Bells, Spies and Secret Riders | Frontier History | American Revolution
The Woodland Escape · 10K views · 1 month ago
The Dugout Canoe: North America's First Watercraft
The Woodland Escape · 11K views · 1 month ago
The Platform That Could Save a Fort! | Living History | 18th Century | Frontier
The Woodland Escape · 39K views · 1 month ago
The Incredible Evolution of the Muzzle Loading Firearm
The Woodland Escape · 11K views · 2 months ago
How to Survive the Night on the Frontier
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We Built an 18th Century Frontier Fort by Hand — Start to Finish
The Woodland Escape · 441K views · 2 months ago
More Than Just A Door | Trading Post Build | Living History
The Woodland Escape · 22K views · 2 months ago
From Refugees to Founders: The Loyalists' Journey
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Keeping History Relevant : An Interview with Drake Pledger of "Flintlock Operator"
The Woodland Escape · 5.6K views · 3 months ago
Tracing the Roots of the Gourd Banjo with Clifton Hicks | Frontier History | Folk Music
The Woodland Escape · 4.1K views · 3 months ago
Why Historical Personas Matter: Bringing the Past to Life | Living History | Frontier Life
The Woodland Escape · 9K views · 3 months ago
The Fine Art Of Story Telling with Steve Gengelbach
The Woodland Escape · 5.4K views · 3 months ago
The Last Broadsword Charge in Military History (and a bit of HBC Trading Post building)
The Woodland Escape · 9.9K views · 3 months ago
In Conversation with Davey Crockett | Living History Interview | Frontier America
The Woodland Escape · 11K views · 4 months ago
Jason Gatliff: Showcasing History in Muzzle Loader Magazine | Living History | Black Powder
The Woodland Escape · 6.5K views · 4 months ago
HBC Trading Post Takes Shape | Cabin Build | Frontier Fort
The Woodland Escape · 9.8K views · 4 months ago
1776 Comes Alive - Martin Station 250'th Anniversary (2026)
The Woodland Escape · 9.8K views · 4 months ago
Woodland to Hearth: An Old Frontier Recipe
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Silk to Buckskin: Dancing Across the Frontier
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Forged for the Frontier: 1700's Beaver Trap
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Garrison Weekend at Kelly Station | 1700's Colonial History | Bushcraft | Frontier Life
The Woodland Escape · 12K views · 5 months ago
A Language Without Words | Sign Language in the 1700's | The School of the Longhunter
The Woodland Escape · 6.1K views · 5 months ago
Frontier Midwife: The Trials of Betty Harper
The Woodland Escape · 4.6K views · 5 months ago
The School of the Longhunter 2026: Pricketts Fort - A Refuge Then and Now
The Woodland Escape · 13K views · 5 months ago