As you know, organizations of this nature can’t survive with the generosity of other organizations and individuals who do special things to help you succeed. The Franklin Grove Area Historical Society would like to acknowledge and thank the following organizations and individuals which have "gone the extra mile" to help us be successful.
Battery G 2nd Illinois Light Artillery Civil War Reenactment Group
The Historical Society is pleased to partner with Battery G 2nd Illinois Light Artillery Civil War Reenactment Group for the third consecutive year to develop and produce the 2010 Annual Battle of Chaplin Creek.
Battery G is a Civil War reenactment group, based in the Rockford, Illinois that participates in battle reenactments, living history encampments, parades, ceremonies and educational presentations. The unit a non-profit organization whose mission is to educate the public about the American Civil War, about the role that field artillery played in the war and about the people who fought and lived through those difficult times. In order to properly educate the public, the unit strives for authenticity in its impressions, uniforms, equipment and encampments.
To learn more about Battery G 2nd Illinois Light Artillery Civil War Reenactment Group, please visit their web site at: www.batteryg.org.
Farming Heritage
The Farming Heritage is a group of private citizens organized to protect Franklin Grove's historic buildings. Most notably, is the groups efforts in the restoration of the H.I. Lincoln Building. Support for the organization comes from several sources, but most notably, through the annual antique car raffle.
This year's raffle features a beautiful antique automobile which will be displayed at Chaplin Creek Village during the Civil War Reenactment. Raffle tickets will be available during the event.
To learn more about the 2010 antique automobile raffle, please visit: http://www.franklingroveil.org/carrfl.htm.
duPage Valley Settlers
The duPage Valley Settlers is a group of Living History Interpreters who travel throughout the Midwest attending various festivals demonstrating how early settlers traveled and lived in the 1800’s. They specifically focus on a period of time centered on the 1830s, encompassing a period of time from about 1790 to 1850, concentrating on the settlement period of northern Illinois from about 1820 to the coming of the Railroad.
The duPage Valley Settlers has participated in the Historical Society’s Summer Harvest Festival several times and provides very historically interesting information about the 1800’s and are very entertaining as they interact with our visitors.
To learn more about the duPage Valley Settlers, please visit their web site at: www.dupagevalleysettlers.org.
Northern Illinois Outlaws
The Northern Illinois Outlaws are a group of Cowboy Mounted Shooting enthusiasts who operate a chapter of the Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association. The participate in several CMSA events every year as well as provide entertainment for other events.
Cowboy Mounted Shooting® is one of the nation’s fastest growing equestrian sports. Mounted contestants compete in this fast action timed event using two .45 caliber single action revolvers each loaded with five rounds of specially prepared blank ammunition. Courses of fire are set in a variety of patterns. The first half (5 targets) of a course of fire will vary with each go and requires the horse and rider to stop, turn, change leads and accelerate rapidly. The second half (5 targets), called the "run down", is a straight course with targets set at 36 foot intervals.
Typically, a competitor crosses the timing beam at a full gallop and engages the first pattern of five targets. After a shooter fires the fifth shot, he or she returns the empty revolver to a holster and proceeds to and turns around a barrel and then races to the far end of the arena while drawing a second revolver. At the far end the horse and rider turn another barrel and then engage the five remaining targets of the run down at full speed. Scoring is based on elapsed time plus a five second penalty for each target missed or barrel knocked over. An average course of fire normally takes a contestant between 15 and 25 seconds to complete.
The Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association, Inc. (CMSA) is a corporation created to develop rules and guidelines for the equestrian sport of Cowboy Mounted Shooting®. The CMSA also produces major championship competitions, a national newsletter and provides a central communication point for its nationwide membership.
For information concerning the Northern Illinois Outlaws including becoming a member, or to learn of other Cowboy Mounting Shooting events, please visit: www. northernillinoisoutlaws.com .
Max and Donna Daniels
Max and Donna Daniels also known as "Abe and The Babe", have an extensive background in community theatre and have been portraying Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln professionally since 1988. They are past Vice-Presidents of the National Association of Lincoln Presenters and were named by the Association as the first recipients of its award for "Best Abraham and Mary Lincoln Team" in 1994.
They are popular attractions at Civil War Reenactments throughout the Midwest and make over 250 appearances each year for school, libraries, and other organizations. They take great pride in bringing history to life for audiences of all ages.
To learn more about Max and Donna Daniels, please visit their web site at: www.abeandthebabe.com.
The PURE Gardener
The PURE Gardener is a loyal supporter of Chaplin Creek Village, providing support and valuable information about various heirloom flowers and vegatables.
The PURE Gardener is located at:
502 West State Street (Route 38)
Geneva, IL 60134
To learn more about The PURE Gardener, please visit their web site at: www.thepuregardener.com or call 630-232-2766.
