

The 31st Galesburg Heritage Days
Civil War Reenactment Schedule August 14th-16th, 2026


Friday:
9am-All Day, Camp arrival, registration and set-up
Saturday:
7am- Reveille, ALL VEHICLES must be removed from the camp by 8am sharp. ONLY Emergency vehicle traffic is permitted in camp until event closing Sunday.
9am- Officers Call @ Registration Tent, Camp opening to the public.
10am- Battlefield opens for drill.
12pm- The Victorian Tea Ladies present "Civil War Sisters in Service Tea.
1pm- A chat with General Robert E. Lee (Mr. Paul Wood presenting), at the Reg. Tent
2:30pm- Civil War Battle, Official Welcome and opening featuring the Lewis & Clark Fife & Drum Corps, battle concluding with Reenactor Pass in Review. CW era Medical demonstrations following battle.
7pm- 9:30pm Camp Dance at Reg. Tent, featuring the Fever River String Band with John Masciale calling.
9:30pm- Artillery night fire @ Battlefield.
10pm- Camp closed.
Sunday:
7am- Reveille
8:30am- Officers Call @ Registration Tent, Camp opening to the public, Sutlers row opening.
9:30am- “Brush Arbor Meeting” Church Service at Reg. Tent.
10:30am- Battlefield open for drill.
11:30am- The Victorian Tea Ladies present "Civil War Sisters in Service Tea, Reg. Tent
12:30pm- A chat with General Robert E. Lee (Mr. Paul Wood presenting), at the Reg. Tent
2:00pm-Civil War Battle, Official Welcome and opening featuring the Lewis & Clark Fife & Drum Corps, battle concluding with Reenactor Pass in Review. CW era Medical demonstrations following battle.
3:30pm (approx.)- Camp closing, for everyone’s safety, we will open the gates right after the crowd has diminished and when safe to do so.
CW Event Director: Sergt Eb (Mark Ebner)
ebnersmail@gmail.com 309.335.6541
Galesburg Heritage Days Living History Association, Inc.
P.O. Box 748 Galesburg, Illinois 61402
A 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation, made up of very dedicated volunteers!
GalesburgHeritageDays@gmail.com www.galesburgheritagedays.org