February 18-20, 2011 Westin Chicago North Wheeling, IL | Reenactor Fest www.reenactorfest.com (630)3362614 |
March 19, 2011 Maquoketa, IA | Round Rolling Party |
April 29-May 3, 2011 Keokuk, IA | Battle of Pea Ridge
http://www.keokukiowatourism.org/civilwar.htm |
May 13-15,2011 Naperville, IL | Naper Village The historic museum village is transformed into a Civil War encampment where visitors can meet famous figures of the past and experience firsthand a turbulent time period in our nation's history. Hundreds of re-enactors participate, staging a battle complete with raging cannons and artillery. Walk the grounds and talk to President Abraham Lincoln, famous generals and characters that bring the past to life. The battle begins at 2:30 p.m. each day
www.napersettlement.org |
May 20-22, 2011 Nashua, IA | Little Brown Church Nashua 641-435-2567 cchs@myclearwave.net Civil War re-enactment. |
June10-12, 2011 Rockville, IN | Billie Creek Village welcomes Civil War Re-Enactors from all over the United States to participate in the annual Civil War Days. Each year, famous battles of the Civil War are fought throughout the village and farm lands over the two day event. On Sunday, June 14th, a public senatorial debate between Abraham Lincoln and Steven A. Douglas will be recreated just outside the Governor's house in Billie Creek Village.
www.billiecreek.org |
June 17-19, 2011 Adams, MN | www.adamsminnesota.com/dairydays Tentative date, check website for details. |
June 24-26, 2011 Franklin Grove, IL Cancelled for 2011 | Battle of Chaplin Creek
Sponsored by the Franklin Grove Area Historical Society & hosted by Battery G, 2nd Illinois Light Artillery. Civil War Ball Saturday evening to Honor Battery G’s 35th year in Civil War reenacting Ladies Tea and Fashion show Saturday morning, President and Mrs. Lincoln to appear, Court Martial and execution of a Confederate Spy, Period Church services Sunday morning. On Friday evening, June 24th from 7:00 to 11:00, live music including blue grass, folk music and country western will be provided by the Franklin Grove Area Historical Society.www.chaplincreek.com
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July 8-10, 2011 Wauconda, IL | Almost an century and a half after the Civil War ended Union and Confederate troops fight at the Lake County Forest Preserve. The battle, which features about 500 reenactors, is part of the 20th annual Civil War days show. Cannons blast, rifles fire, and soldiers yell throughout the field. The show features tactics that were actually used during the Civil War with cavalry, infantry, and artillery entering the fray.www.lcfpd.org/html_lc/civilwardaysweb
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July 20-26, 2011 Bull Run | Battle of Bull Run National Event |
August 5-7, 2011 Boscobel, WI | Muskets and Memories One of the largest and most popular Civil War Era reenactments in the upper Midwest, attracting nearly 1,000 participants and over 8,000 spectators each year.
www.musketsandmemories.net |
August 12-14, 2011 Mason City, IA | Witness the life of a soldier and visit live encampments. Featuring live entertainment, reenactments of battles in which Iowa troops participated, cannon/mounted cavalry demonstration and more. Seating located on the battlefields, providing a perfect view of the battle and all field demonstrations.www.civilwariowa.org |
August 26-28, 2011 Savanna, IL Cancelled for 2011 ------ Stevens Point, WI | Savanna Army Depot— Hwy 84 North 8 miles Civil War Reenactment Train Car Rides Registration |
September 2-4, 2011 Lockport, IL | Civil War Days
Time: begins 9 a.m.
Location: Dellwood Park in Lockport (Rt. 171 & Woods Dr.)
Sponsored by Lockport Township Park District, Dellwood Foundation and Harris Bank |
Sep 18-20, 2011 Lake Villa, IL ----- Belle Plaine, IA | Lake Villa |
September 23-25, 2011 Danville, IL | Vermilion County Civil War Days
Held in beautiful Kennekuk County Park. Battles both days, ladies activities, children’s drill, men’s load and fire, dying and weeping, rolling pin toss, husband calling and many more competitions, troop pay call, special officer’s call, meal on Saturday night, and lots of new items being added.
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Sep 30-Oct 2, 2011 Stockton, IL | Battle of Morseville
Civil War Reenactment 10:00am — 9:00pm Saturday, 9:00am — 3:30pm Sunday
Battles 3pm Sat & 1:30pm Sun. Night firing of the cannons at dusk http://www.stocktonil.com/Calendar.asp |
October 14-16, 2011 Minooka, IL |
Dollinger Farms
Civil War Days Reenactment Our Civil War event has grown to one of the best in the state! Over 500 re-enactors participate in this annual event. Relive History with President Lincoln, or General Thomas. There are live horses, booming cannons, a spectacular battle scene! Come experience a piece of American History at our "battlefield”. http://www.dollingerfarms.com/2010cw1.htm |