Lincoln Days Civil War Reenactment in Pike County, iL

Lincoln Days Civil War Reenactment

The first full weekend in June the Abe Lincoln Project, along with the City of Pittfield, sponsors the Lincoln Days Civil War Reenactment at Lake Pittsfield. Come step back in time in historic Pittsfield as Union and Confederate forces prepare for battle at the 480 acre Lake Pittsfield site. This a family oriented event, so bring the kids. Events include Infantry, Calvary, and Artillery drills, a ladies tea and fashion show, and battle reeanactments both days. There are children's games and crafts on Saturday, and a period church service on Sunday. Hundreds of reenacters and civil war enthusiasts will gather for this annual event. This year's schedule is below. Information is available at the Abe Lincoln Project web site.

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Lincoln Days Civil War Reenactment

Saturday, June 2 and Sunday, June 3, 2012
Lake Pittsfield, Pittsfield, IL

A living history event with Union and Confederate encampments; signal corps; artillery, cavalry and infantry drills; period vendors, food, music and blacksmithing; scavenger hunts for kids; Actual period wedding; President Lincoln available for interviews and photos all weekend.

On Saturday: 9:00 AM Camps open to the public

12 Noon - actual Civil War period wedding, public invited

1:00 PM Ladies Tea and Wedding Reception

3:00 PM Civil War Battle Reenactment

Sunset: Evening tours of the camps

9:00 PM night cannon firing

On Sunday: 9 AM Camps open to the public

9 AM 1860's Church service and Memorial Service for Civil War Veterans

1:00 PM Civil War Battle Reenactment

Throughout the weekend:
President Lincoln will be available for interviews and photos
Blacksmithing demonstrations
Civil War embalming demonstrations
Artillery, calvalry and infantry drills
Scavenger hunts for boys and girls
Music, food, and sutlers (period vendors)

No cost for admission. Camping and lodging available.