Event Registration Information
JUNE 11, 12, 2005 - ROCKVILLE, INDIANA 30th annual Civil War Days at Historic Billie Creek Village. Indiana's largest Civil War event. This year's event will include military and civilian activities. Schedule includes battles on both days, Saturday evening ball, period church service on Sunday, battalion drill competition with cash prizes, and many other activities throughout both days. Period impressions welcome. Rebates of $125.00 for first ten full-scale cannons and $25.00 for first ten cavalry horses. Pre-registration is required by June 11. Sutlers by invitation only. Amenities include firewood, straw, modern restrooms, and on-site parking. Event will be hosted by the 14th In., Co. A. Don Bryan Event Coordinator. Don Heitman, Union Commander and Nick Medich, Confederate Commander. Contact: Robin Thomas, Billie Creek Village, 1659 E US Hwy 36, Rockville, IN 47872, (765) 569-3430, email villagers@ccsdana.net. Web site: www.billiecreek.org.
JULY 9-10 - Illinois - 14th Annual Civil War Days Lakewood Forest Preserve, Wauconda. More than 200 acres of heavy woods, large fields, ravines and trails. Saturday morning features reenactor-only activities for both military and civilian participants. The public is invited to Saturday afternoon living history demonstrations and evening guided camp tours and a Sunday scripted battle. Usual amenities. Sutlers by invitation only. A portion of the proceeds from this event will go to support Civil War preservation. For more information contact the Lake County Discovery Museum, c/o Civil War Coordinator, 27277 Forest Preserve Drive, Wauconda, IL 60084. Phone: (847) 968-3400. E-mail: chirn@co.lake.il.us or Mike Millette, Military Coordinator at mmillette@iwic.net