Friday June 20th
12:00pm - Chaplin Creek Village opens for reenactors to sign-in, setup campsites and get comfortable.
7:00pm - Third Friday Music at Scott Barn - Bluegrass, Folk, Blues, Country and more. Bring your acoustic instrument and join in or just enjoy the entertainment. Festivities start at 7:00pm and continue until the last note is played. Admission is free, however, donations to the Franklin Grove Area Historical Society will be accepted.
Saturday June 21st
8:00am - Chaplin Creek Village opens for visitors for onsite ticket purchase and to tour Chaplin Creek Village
9:00am - Reenactor's camp-sites open to the public
10:00am - Reenactors organize and practice drills for the afternoon battle - Open to the public to watch
11:00am - Ladies Tea and Fashion Show at the Sullivan Lindsey Saltbox House
12:00pm - Lunch break - Food Services provided by Culvers of Dixon - Reenactors camp-sites closed to public
1:45pm - Presentation of the Colors by The Franklin Grove American Legion
2:00pm - The Battle of Chaplin Creek
3:00pm - Reenactors conduct medical demonstrations to tend for the wounded.
4:30pm - Chaplin Creek Village closes for the day
7:00pm - Civil War Ball at the Activities Tent east of Scott Barn - Tickets priced separately - Music provided by Centurty Air Minstrels. To learn more about the Century Air Minstrels, please visit the Friends section of our website.
11:00pm - Battery G Artillery fireworks show
Sunday June 22nd
8:00am - Chaplin Creek Village opens for visitors for onsite ticket purchase and to tour Chaplin Creek Village
9:00am - Reenactor's camp-sites open to the public
10:00am - 1800's Church Service at the Activities Tent east of Scott Barn
11:00am - Ladies Tea and Fashion Show at the Sullivan Lindsey Saltbox House
12:00pm - Lunch break - Food Services provided by Culvers of Dixon - Reenactors camp-sites closed to public
1:15pm - Presentation of the Colors by The Franklin Grove American Legion
1:30pm - The Battle of Chaplin Creek
2:30pm - Reenactors conduct medical demonstrations to tend for the wounded.
3:30pm - Chaplin Creek Village closes for the day
For information concerning the weekend schedule, please write to us at info@chaplincreek.com or call 815-990-5090.
