Welcome to the web site of Chaplin Creek Village which was founded and is supported by the Franklin Grove Area Historical Society.

Chaplin Creek Village is an evolving, full-scale historical restoration project depicting a prairie settlement typical of the middle 19th century. The village is being developed around a crossroads as many small communities did at that time. The name for the village, "Chaplin", comes from the first settlement in the area, which was just north of the historic site at the intersection of Lahman and State streets in the Village of Franklin Grove.

The Historical Society sponsors several events at Chaplin Creek Village several times throughout the year. During the rest of the year, the site is open to visitors to tour the various historic buildings, gardens and grounds.

First Annual Battle of Chaplin Creek - Civil War Reenactment and Living History Weekend

Included on the schedule for 2008, is the first Annual Battle of Chaplin Creek - Civil War Reenactment and Living History Weekend sponsored by the Franklin Grove Area Historical Society and hosted by Battery G, 2nd Illinois Light Artillery Civil War Reenactment Unit.

The reenactment takes place Saturday and Sunday June 21st and 22nd at Chaplin Creek Village in Franklin Grove, IL. For more information please see the Civil War Reenactment section or the Calendar of Events section of the web site.

For information concerning Chaplin Creek Village and the Franklin Grove Area Historical Society, including becoming a member and our special events, please write to us at info@chaplincreek.com or call 815-990-5090.