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List of Events for the Entire YearSeveral Reenactors and Event Hosts have contacted us via e mail and by phone asking us where the list of events for the entire year can be obtained. Normally, this site will list events, several months out in advance. Only an event that subscribes to the website with a link for the reenactors and public to click through to get more information will be listed for the entire year. To have your event listed on the site for the entire year please click on the advertising button on the left to see our rates. The expense of hosting and maintaining this site are supported by advertising ads and event links. If you find this publication useful and entertaining to your hobby, or helpful for your event, please support us by purchasing a link. Important Dates and Events to Note ~2012~ February3/4/5 St Charles, IL - Military History Fest March
10th,
You are invited to the President's Ball
being held at Veterans Memorial Hall,
June1/2/3 Milwaukee, WI - Milwaukee VA - Newer smaller scaled event at the Milwaukee VA. This will be a invitation only event with applications for attendance going out after the first of the year. No units or individuals may walk on or register without prior acceptance. 
23/24 Hesston, IN - Hesston Steam Museum Civil War Days. Hesston, Indiana, 2 1/2 miles East of SR 39 on 1000 North. 6th annual Hesston Steam Museum Civil War Train Raids. Raiding with a live steam railroad on both Sat and Sun from noon to 5PM CST. Every steam train trip is raided and both sides rotate each trip from train to skirmish field area. Soldiers ride on the trains in there own car next to the passenger coaches. Wood, water, straw and Saturday evening meal provided. Restrooms but no showers. Modern camping is available, no electrical hook ups. Over night also for military encampment. No sutlers or ball. Ladies are involved in some of the train scenarios and with President Lincoln's activities. We are looking for additional participants (Reenactors) from the Chicago land area and or southwest Michigan/Northern Indiana areas. For an registration call Brian (708)301- 1058 or email to <steamlocoengr@comcast.net> Visit our website www.hesston.org
July
7&8 Wauconda,
Civil War Days
Lakewood Forest Preserve - Route 176 and Fairfield Road, Wauconda, IL Join us for the 21st annual Civil War Days at Lakewood Forest Preserve - one of Illinois' largest Civil War reenactments! Last year nearly 700 reenactors gathered amidst our 200 acres of heavy woods, large fields, and trails to enjoy a wide array of activities. Highlights include Saturday and Sunday battles, contests, drills, Saturday evening meal, and reenactor dance. Medical demonstrations, sutlers, musical entertainment, Harriet Tubman, the Lincolns and much more round out the weekend. Civilian opportunities include participation in a recreation of the 1863 Lake County Agricultural Fair - with agricultural, horticultural and domestic arts exhibitions. Registration is free and due by June 1, 2012. Usual amenities. Limited bounties available for artillery and cavalry. Visit www.lcfpd.org/civilwar to download registration forms (available Dec. 14, 2011) or contact us for more information at: Lake County Discovery Museum, c/o Civil War Coordinator, 27277 N. Forest Preserve Rd., Wauconda, IL 60084, (847) 968-3400, skuester@lcfpd.org.
27/28/29 Glenview, IL - The Grove
After a long run of CW Events at the Grove,
these past 20 some years, I have to report that the last event has
occurred and there will not be a 2012! This will leave a hole in our
reenactment schedule.
Our heartfelt "thank you" to all the
volunteers, staff, reenactors and many others who made the event
possible. For without your dedication, this event could not have
happened. See you all soon in the future.
Lt Rich
27-29 Lombard, IL. -
Sweet's Civil War Encampment at Four Seasons Park.
The event is being sponsored
by the Lombard Historical Society in commemoration of the 150th
Anniversary of the Civil War. The encampment will feature drills,
living history demonstrations, skirmishes both days, sutlers, an
evening of dance and dinner for the reenactors. Registration opens
on Friday July 27 from 4:00-8:00p.me. then at 9:00-11:00 a.m on
Saturday July 28. Need local or out of state Civilians, Union and
Confederate infantry, artillery as well dismounted Calvary to join
us for this event. Access to wood, straw, water, and there are
public bathrooms on site. Forms can be downloaded at
http://www.lombardhistory.org/sweets.htm. For more information or
additional questions please contact the LHS at: 630-629-1885 or
email our Education Coordinator alisoncostanzo@att.net.
September 14-16
Lake Villa, IL - Cancelled
October13-14- Princeton, IL-
5th Annual Shadows Of The Blue & Gray Civil War Festival & Reenactment 2012 at beautiful City County Park in Princeton, IL. See history come alive with living history artisans, exciting battle reenactments, period songs & dance, storytellers & much more! President and Mrs. Lincoln will be in attendance as well as many other new entertainment features to be announced soon. All reenactor units & sutlers welcome with bounty paid to cavalry and artillery units. For more info, email or call: Jeff Freeman at (815) 760-0487 freeman4travel@yahoo.com or Randy Woodbury (815) 878-9861 randywoodbury@yahoo.com Visit our website at www.shadowsoftheblueandgray.com or like us on Facebook for more info and to stay updated.
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