Civil War Days return to Lake County
The Lake County Forest Preserve District will host the annual Civil War Days encampment Saturday and Sunday, July 8 and 9, at Lakewood Forest Preserve.
Events run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday.
Spectators can wander the camps to see soldiers, civilians and tradesmen at work, then watch as Union and Confederate forces collide in battle, or visit the 1863 Summer Fair and shop at Civil War-era vendors.
Performers portraying Abraham Lincoln, Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth and other historical figures will be on hand to give presentations and meet guests. Children can enjoy period crafts, games and a scavenger hunt.
The large scale battle can be viewed from 3-3:45 p.m. Saturday and 1:30-2:15 p.m. Sunday, with narration available on the north side of the battlefield.
Tickets can be bought online or on-site. On-site daily tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for ages 4-17 and seniors 62 and older and free for ages 3 and younger. Tickets are $1 off when bought online or with a coupon available online. A weekend pass is $15 for adults or $7 for youth and seniors.
For tickets and information, visit lcfpd.org/education/events/civilwar.
Lakewood Forest Preserve is at 27277 Forest Preserve Road in Wauconda.
Civil War Days
Events are held Saturday and Sunday, July 8 and 9, at Lakewood Forest Preserve, 27277 Forest Preserve Road, Wauconda.
SATURDAY
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Military Camps
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 1863 Summer Fair
10 a.m. Dress Parade
10:15 a.m. Drill
11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Kids' Crafts & Games
11 a.m. Local History Talk: A Slave's Journey to Freedom
11:30 a.m. 1860s Camp Cooking Tour
11:30 a.m. Local History Talk: Lincoln's Visit to Waukegan
11:30 a.m. Dr. Benjamin Lyford, Embalming Surgeon
Noon President Lincoln: To Bind Up the Nation's Wounds
Noon Summer Fair Food Judging
12:45 p.m. The Great Battles of 1862 with Grant, Lee, Custer & Co.
1:30 p.m. A Visit with President Lincoln
1:45 p.m. Harriet Tubman
2:30 p.m. Gatling Gun, Model 1862 Firing Demonstration
2:30 p.m. Pre-battle Activities & Safety Inspection
3-3:45 p.m. Narrated Battle
3:45 p.m. Post-battle Ceremonies & Address By President Lincoln
4:15 p.m. Dr. Benjamin Lyford, Embalming Surgeon
SUNDAY
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Military Camps
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 1863 Summer Fair
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Kids' Crafts & Games
10 a.m. Dress Parade
10:30 a.m. Drill
11:30 a.m. President Lincoln: To Bind Up the Nation's Wounds
Noon Dr. Benjamin Lyford, Embalming Surgeon
Noon Infantry Firing Competition
12:15 p.m. Sojourner Truth
12:15 p.m. A Visit with President Lincoln
1 p.m. Gatling Gun, Model 1862 Firing Demonstration
1 p.m. Pre-battle Activities & Safety Inspection
1:30-2:15 p.m. Narrated Battle
2:15 p.m. Post-battle Ceremonies & Address By President Lincoln
2:30 p.m. The Generals' News Conference with Grant, Lee, Custer and Co.