Heritage Skills USA Homesteading Summit

Join folks from 26 states and Canada at the largest hands-on homesteading, bushcraft, and self-reliance event in the USA. The homestead family can make memories while learning new skills at the one-of-a-kind event! Learn how to homestead off grid and traditional self-reliance food independence and preservation skills.

The Heritage Skills USA Gathering is a 3-day hands-on self-reliance event that takes place annually June 6-8, 2025 in the Hocking Hills region of Ohio. This is not a "sit, listen, and take notes" kind of event. You will be an active participant in the classes and receive skill building hands-on training. Heritage Skills USA is a hands-on heritage skills learning experience for the entire family.

There are over 30 classes and activities offered each day just for the kiddos! Nearly 100 hands-on survival, blacksmithing, homesteading, bushcraft, butchering, off grid living, prepping, herbalism, emergency medical, wilderness survival, homeschooling, foraging, and martial arts classes will be offered by 70+ experts from around the country.

Learn from the best bushcrafters in the country courtesy of our featured instructor and world renowned bushcraft expert, Dave Canterbury and his team of highly trained instructors from the famed Pathfinders School.

Free tickets for Ohio homeschool groups - parking pass only purchase required for entry. Email for a homeschool pass.