Civil War Event

On-Going Activities All Day: Military & civilian medical displays, settler and presenter interactions with the public, plus and other vendors. Public can participate in military drill instruction. All presenters when not giving their talks will be available throughout the event to mingle and converse with the public. All military drills and the battle are on the battlefield.  Historical presentations occur in the Presentation Tent. The Clara Barton re-enactor, though giving no formal presentation, will mingle with the public and answer historical questions. There is also an Historical Challenge for kids (up to HS seniors) with prize. This year there will be a tribute to America’s 250^th birthday immediately before the battle each day on the battlefield.

TIME                MILITARY                 PRESENTERS 

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2026 

10:00                                       Public Entry Begins

10:15-10:00               Military Drill                    Elijah Haines (A man ahead of his time.)

10:50-11:10                                                     Thomas Morris Chester (Belmont and beyond.)

11:15-11:45                                                     General Meade (Grant’s Belmont Campaign.)

11:50-12:30                                                     Jefferson Davis (The faith of Jefferson Davis.)

12:35-  1:15                                                     Abraham Lincoln (A new birth of freedom.)

12:45-  1:05         Drill instruction for the public (See signs for location.)

1:20-  2:00                                                     Lincoln-Davis Debate

2:05-  2.35         Battlefield Surgery (17^th Corps Hospital tent.)

2:40-  3:10         Officer’s Call

3:10-  3:30         Battle description & 250^th anniversary tribute (on the battlefield.)

3:15-  3:30         Assembly

3:30-  4:00         Narrated Battle (the Battle of Belmont.)

4:00                                       Event Ends and Closes to Public 

SUNDAY,  OCTOBER 18, 2026

   8:30-  9:00        Church Service for re-enactors (in Presentation Tent.)

9:00                                       Public Entry Begins

  9:15-  9:45        Military Drill                         Elijah Haines (A man ahead of his time.)

9:50-10:10                                                     Thomas Morris Chester (Belmont and Beyond.)

10:15-10:45                                                     General Meade (Grant’s Belmont Campaign.)

10:50-11:30                                                     Jefferson Davis (The faith of Jefferson Davis.)

11;35-12:15                                                     Abraham Lincoln (A new birth of Freedom.)

11:45-12:05        Drill Instruction for the public (See signs for location.)

12:20-  1:00                                                     Lincoln-Davis Debate

1:05-  1:35        Battlefield Surgery (17^th Corps Hospital tent.)

1:40-  2:10        Officers Call

2:10-  2:30        Battle description & 250^th anniversary tribute (on the battlefield.)

2:15-  2:30        Assembly

2:30-  3:00        Narrated Battle (the Battle of Belmont.)

3:00                                       Event Ends and Closes to Public

View a five-minute video of the 2021 Civil War Event. (Depiction is valid. Ignore dates shown.)

The site for the event is on the north end of the Northbrook Sports Club property at 200 Hainesville Road, Hainesville, IL 60030.

At the intersection of Belvidere Road (US route 120) and Hainesville Road, turn south. Then carefully cross the railroad tracks and move further south stopping at the Information Booth to receive the event program. Then you will be directed to the visitors parking area. Parking for the handicapped, re-enactors, presenters, media, food vendors and EMS is further south.

Signs are posted throughout the event site to direct visitors to the various activities. A site map is also included in the event program. All activities can be accessed by walking. Golf carts are available to transport the handicapped, as needed.

Enjoy the event.

MAP KEY-2026

1. Info/Program Tent
2. Battlefield (Site of Battle & Military Drill)
3. Union Forces Camp
4. Confederate Forces Camp
5. Civilian Encampment
6. 17^th Corps Hospital & Battlefield Surgery & Re-Enactor Registration Tent
7. Military Forces HQ 
8. Presentation Tent
9. Drill Instruction for the Public
10. Food Vendor
11. Picnic Benches
12. Public Parking
13. Re-enactor Parking
14. Confederate Forces Parking
15. Handicap Parking
16. Volunteer Parking
17. EMS Parking
18. Portable Toilets

NOTE: Signs indicate activity locations. Refuse containers & recycle bins are strategically located throughout the encampment area. Distances and locations are approximate.

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Following is the list of sponsors for the 2026 Civil War Event. We appreciate their support of this important event and suggest you patronize them as appropriate.

Northbrook Sports Club

Classic Printery

Robert E. Frank

Clearview Recycling

Stop and Save

Fab Nails

To sign up to sponsor the 2026 event, view and complete the 2026 Civil War Sponsorship Sign Up

View the 2025 Civil War Event Re-enactors Registration Form and the 2025 Re-enactors Waiver Form.

Mail the completed forms to: Wayne Carle, 26112 West Parkview Drive, Antioch, IL 60002