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Civil War Days Reenactment
October 18-19, 2008

Our Civil War event has grown to one of the best in the state! Over 500 re-enactors participate in this annual event.

Visit with President Lincoln, or General Thomas. There are live horses, booming cannons, a spectacular battle scene, even a Ball in the evening where anyone is welcome to dance! Come experience a piece of American History at our "battlefield". It's a weekend you
won't want to miss.

A small entrance fee ($TBA) is charged for the Battle only - 2PM Saturday 10/18 or Sunday 10/19

BE SURE TO ARRIVE EARLY - NO LATER THAN 1:00 PM IF YOU WANT TO SEE THE BATTLE

 

 

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Civil War Days 2008
Schedule of Events

Reenactors, CLICK HERE for Registration Information, Forms, Requirements and Schedules

Saturday October 18, 2008

  • 9:00 Camp Open to the public
  • 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Vintage Baseball Tournament behind the corn maze. 
  • 10-11:30 Meet the Generals
    (Military Command Tent)
    Military Justice Scenarios
    (Provost Marshall’s Tent)
  • 10:30 Infantry Drill with Narration
    (Lower Infantry Camp)
  • 11:00 School (Machine Shed)
  • 12:00 Kids Drill (In front of the Machine Shed)
  • 12:30 1st Person Contest (Machine Shed)
  • 1:30 Pre-Battle program (On battlefield)
  • 2:00 BATTLE
  • 2:45 Medical Scenario (On battlefield)
  • 4:00 Generals News Conference (Machine Shed)
  • 4:45 Activities end for the day
  • 5:00 - 5:15 Dinner
  • 7:30 Dance Workshop (Engine Shop)
    (No Instruction at the Ball)
  • 8:00 Period Dress Ball (Engine Shop)

Sunday, October 19, 2008

  • 9:00 Camp opens to the public
  • 9:00 Church Service (Engine Shop)
  • 10-11:30 Meet the Generals
    (Military Command Tent)
    Military Justice Scenarios
    (Provost Marshall’s Tent)
  • 11:00 School (Machine Shed)
  • 11:30 Military units drill & Artillery demo
    (On battlefield)
  • 12:00 Kids Drill (In front of the Machine Shed)
  • Fashion Show (public welcome) (Engine Shop)
  • 1:30 Pre Battle Program (On battlefield)
  • 2:00 BATTLE
  • 2:45 Medical scenario (On battlefield)
  • 3:30 Generals News Conference (Machine Shed)
  • 4:30 Activities end


Click below for details on other Dollinger Family Farm events


Pumpkin Farm

Civil War ReEnactment

Steam and Tractor Show
Dollinger Pumpkin Farm in Historic Dresden, Illinois - near Minooka