Admission

Admission to the event includes access to all reenactors, the village, our three covered bridges, food vendors, and the battle.

$10: 11 and older

$7: Ages 6-10

Free: 5 and younger

Special two-day admission for adults (sold only on Saturday): $15

 

 

All proceeds go towards village restoration.

All public visitors will enter through the Admissions building.

Demonstrations

Main Battle at 2pm on Saturday and Sunday

Speech by General Lew Wallace at 11am, Baptist Church

Speech by General Lee at noon, Farmhouse Steps

Small skirmishes will happen throughout the day

Gatlin Gun demonstration will happen in town throughout the day

Civil War era weapons display

Treen Farms – Weaving and Spinning – Location: Beeson DePlanty Cabin

Cool Creek Forge – Blacksmithing – Location: South of Pavilion

Purgatory’s Parlor – Public House/Saloon – Location: Gaebler Building

Field Hospital – By Fred Shaefer – Location: Livery Barn

Military Telegraph/Western Union – By Col. Henry J. Tuttle – Location: Cabin One

Catholic Church – By Father Murphy – The Life and Times of

Host Companies

Visiting Demonstrators

Sutlers

Food Vendors

Questions? We’ve got answers!

What is the cost of admission?

$10/person ages 11 and older

$7/person ages 6 – 10

Free Ages 5 and younger

*Special* Two-Day Deal: $15 for adult entry on both days, for purchase on Saturday only

Is the General Lee impersonator giving a speech?

Yes! At noon on both days. He will be speaking from the Farmhouse steps.

Where is the General Lew Wallace speech at?

His speech will be at the Baptist Church at 11am on both Saturday and Sunday!

Will there be food for purchase?

Yes, we have three vendors booked! Find out more information under the “Food Vendors” section of this page.

What forms of payment will be accepted?

We can take both cash and card for admission and for purchases in the general store. Please have cash for other vendors.

Can I bring my pet?

Yes, they must be leashed, picked up after, and under control at all times. If not, you will be asked to take them home. We prefer pets to not enter the historic buildings for their safety and that of our buildings.

Can I leave and come back?

Yes, you will be given a wristband at admissions, this will allow you to leave and re-enter for the day you purchased admission for.

Is this family friendly?

Yes! There will be cannons and other loud equipment being used. Please plan accordingly for your family’s needs.

Will the village buildings be open?

Yes! Many of the buildings will have events happening within, all others will be open for exploration.