Directions

Boscobel Reenactment - Boscobel, Wisconsin

Boscobel is about 40 miles northwest of Platteville WI and about 60 miles west of Madison WI.

Take US 61 to Boscobel. If entering the town from the south, you'll come to a fork in the road. Stay to the right. You'll be on Wisconsin Ave and you'll see a city park to your right. This will be the event site.

Clinton Reenactment - Clinton, Iowa

Take US 30 to US 67 and turn north. Take 67 to Eagle Point Park.

Once in the park follow the road until you see the Battery encampment. Since there are few lights in the park, it'll be very dark in the evening. The last few years we have camped in an area that is to your right as you weave your way through the park. There should be a Battery sign in place.

Crystal Lake Parade - Crystal Lake, Illinois

From Rockford, take Illinois Route 176 to Walkup Rd. Turn right (south) on Walkup and a few blocks down Walkup to your left will be the Metra station parking lot.

Park your vehicle there and at the south end of the parking lot walk west from the intersection. About 3 blocks down you'll see the assembly point for the parade.

Dollinger Farm Reenactment - Minooka, Illinois

Minooka is southwest of Joliet. Take I-80 to Minooka exit #122, turn south on Ridge Road off the exit ramp - travel about 5 miles (you'll cross Rt 6) and turn right at the end of Ridge Road.

For more travel information contact Dollinger Farm at 815 467-4698

Forreston Living History - Forreston, Illinois

We will be located at the newly renovated grade school in Forreston. It will be in the schools front yard and will be right along Illinois Route 26.

Coming from the Rockford area take US 20 west to Illinois 26 South, continue south for approximately 14 miles. Arriving in Forreston, you will approach a V intersection, veer right and stay on Illinois 26 south or 1st Avenue. We will be approximately 3 blocks south of Illinois 72 camping on the east side of the road.

If you are coming from the east on Illinois Route 72, Forreston is approximately 17 miles west of Byron Illinois. Remain on 72 until you get to a T intersection in front of the library in downtown Forreston and head south on 1st avenue or Illinois route 26 south. Again, the site will be approximately 3 blocks south.

Coming from the south stay on Illinois Route 26 go north past the old cemetery located in town on the east side of the road for approximately four blocks and you will arrive at the school.

We should be able to park behind the school

Franklin Grove Reenactment - Franklin Grove, Illinois

The event will be held at Chaplin Creek Village. Friday evening will be live music. Civil War Ball on Saturday evening. Ladies Tea and Fashion Show on Saturday morning. Period church services on Sunday morning.

For more travel information contact Dollinger Farm at 815 467-4698

Galesburg Reenactment - Galesburg, Illinois

The event is at Lake Story Park which is just north of Galesburg off of Route 150 (North Henderson Street). Route 150 is accessed from Route 34.

Lancaster Living History - Lancaster, Wisconsin

From the Rockford, Freeport area take US Route 20 East to Illinois 78, just before Stockton, IL. Go (R) North on 78 to Gratiot, WI. Turn (L) West on 11 for about six miles to County Highway 23 (just after the creamery on your right). Turn (R) North on 23 until you reach HWY 81 just outside of Darlington, WI. Turn (L) West onto 81 after the Citgo/MCDonalds. This is a 16 mile stretch until you reach the junction with US 80. Turn (R) onto 80 North through Platteville WI. 80 splits off at 2nd stoplight, you need to turn (L) and Follow 81 to Lancaster.

Follow the combined Hwy 81/61 (Madison Street)through downtown Lancaster past the Courthouse Square. Schriener Memorial Library/Ryland Park is on the (L) West side of Madison Street at Elm Street, just past the Bowling Alley and Chevy/Dodge car lot. We will probably set up on the West end of the Park, along Elm and Jefferson.

You may also reach Lancaster by taking 20 all the way to Dubuque, IA and Hwy 61 & 81 North to Lancaster. It is further and has more hills but fewer turns.

Lockport Reenactment - Lockport, Illinois

Lockport is south of I-88 and I-355, and north of Joliet. The reenactment will be held at Dellwood Park, just south of downtown Lockport.

Coming from I-88, exit at Illinois Route 53 South. Take Route 53 south through Romeoville to Illinois Route 7. At Route 7, turn left (east) and go over the I & M canal to Lockport. Go to the first stoplight in town and turn right (south). Continue south for about a mile or two to Dellwood Park which will be to your left and up a hill. You'll have to look closely but there should be signs for the reenactment.

Marengo Reenactment - Marengo, Illinois

Coming from the east on US 20, turn south at Park Drive. This will lead you into Indian Oaks Park. The site is at the west end of the Park.

Coming from the west on US 20, turn south on Meyer Rd. Turn left at O'Connell Rd and continue on O'Connell to the park.

Mount Carroll Living History - Mount Carroll, Illinois

We will be at the former Shimer College campus located on Route 78. The entrance to use will probably be the one on 78, and it is just north of the Route 64, Route 78 intersection.

Rochelle Living History - Rochelle, Illinois

Rochelle is just west of I-39 and IL Route 38. IL 38 is about 3 miles north of I-88.

From I-39, take IL 38 west. After you cross IL Route 251, IL 38 becomes Jones Rd. When you get to 9th St, turn left (south) and continue on to 10th Ave (about 2 blocks). At 10th Ave, turn right (west) and continue for about 6 blocks to Atwood Park, which will be on your right.

Coming from I-88, exit at IL Route 251. Take IL 251 north to 10th Ave and turn left at 10th. Zigzag to your right (at 9th St make a right to 10th Ave) and go left (west) again on 10th Ave. Continue for about 6 blocks to Atwood Park, which will be on your right.

Rockford Library, 215 N Wyman St. Rockford IL

April 19, 2008. Open to public 2:00 - 4:00 PM immediately following the Lincoln-Douglas debate at Memorial Hall, the library will have their exhibition opening ceremony and reception. We will provide a Color Guard as well as reenactors (civilian and military) to mingle and meet with the crowd.

May 10, 2008. Open to public 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM Specific arrival time hasn’t been finalized, but we are to set up a living history camp behind the main library along the river esplanade. We will to set up some tents, have a cannon on display and fire the cannon. No skirmish. Please bring show and tell items to display for the public.

Saunemin Living History - Saunemin, Illinois

From Rockford, south on I 39 to Il 116. East on 116 through Pontiac. Saunemin will be on the north side of the road.

Stockton Reenactment - Stockton, Illinois

Stockton is about midway between Freeport and Galena on US 20.

Coming from US 20, turn south at Curtiss and travel about 3 miles to Schuller Rd. Turn right (west) and go about 1/8 of a mile to the site.

From Illinois Route 78 north, turn right at Schuller Rd and travel about ¾ of a mile to the encampment.

Sublette Living History - Sublette, Illinois

Sublette is located on US 52, about 7 miles southeast of Amboy; Amboy in turn is about 10 miles southeast of Dixon.

Once in town, take Main St. west for 2 blocks to West St. Turn left on West St. (south) and in 2 more blocks you'll see a campground on the right, which will be our site.

Main St. is located between 2 sets of cement grain silos on the west side of US 52.

Wade House Reenactment - Greenbush, Wisconsin

Greenbush is located on Highway 23, midway between Sheboygan and Fond DuLac. If coming up on I43, turn left on Highway 23. Look for signs to the Wade House.

Wauconda Reenactment - Wauconda, Illinois

This event takes place at the Lakewood Forest Preserve, and the contact address is 27277 Forest Preserve Drive, Wauconda IL. It appears that it is right along Route 176, which is the highway through Crystal Lake. But it does not appear that 176 is a straight line between the two towns.

Waukegan Living History - Waukegan, Illinois

The event will take place in Bowen Park. From Rockford, take Route 173 east to Green Bay Road (Route 131). Turn right (south) to Sunset Avenue (approx 5 miles), turn left (east) to Sheridan Road. Sunset changes names to Golf and then becomes Greenwood Avenue. When you get to the intersection of Greenwood and Sheridan, turn left. The main entrance to Bowen Park is about a block up on the right.

There is a pedestrian bridge over Sheridan Road right at the entrance. At the intersection of Greenwood and Sheridan, there is Bob and Anne's restaurant (open 24 hours) and a Mobil with a Dunkin Donuts.

Zion Living History - Zion, Illinois

Zion is far north of Chicago, just south of Wisconsin and close to Lake Michigan. We will be camping in Shiloh Park.

From Rockford, take IL Route 173 into Zion. Turn right (south) at Sheridan Rd. In about 1/2 - 3/4 mile turn right again at the intersection of Sheridan and Shiloh Blvd at the light (not at Shiloh Blvd at the north end). Go west about 3-4 blocks until you get to the intersection where Christ Community Church is on your right; make a left turn and you should see the camp located in Shiloh Park.