Revolutionary War Reenactment and Grand Encampment

Parade Field and Polo Field

Saturday, September 7, and Sunday, September 8

10am – 4pm

Join Cantigny and The North West Territory Alliance for a two-day Revolutionary War Reenactment and Grand Encampment. Get a feel for camp life, experience a battle and enjoy the sights and sounds of the 18th century.

Saturday Schedule

9:00 am | Officers’ Call

10:00 am | Morning Troop (Battlefield)

11:00 am | Parade of Uniforms (Horse Parade Field)

11:30 am | Dragoon Demonstration (Horse Parade Field)

12:00 pm | Webb’s Band of Music and Heritage Dance (Bandshell Area)

1:00 pm | Children’s Drill (Camp Area)

1:30 pm | River Valley Fife and Drum (Camp Area)

2:00 pm | Women’s and Children’s Clothing (Horse Parade Field)

2:30 pm | Artillery Demo (Battlefield)

3:00 pm | Battle (Battlefield)

3:30 pm | Troop and Parade with recognition of Founders and Past Commanders (Battlefield)

Immediately following battle

Sunday Schedule

9:00 am | Officers’ Call

10:00 am | Morning Troop and Funeral Salute (Battlefield)

Church Parade

11:00 am | Parade of Uniforms (Horse Parade Field)

11:30 am | Dragoon Demonstration (Horse Parade Field)

12:00 pm | Webb’s Band of Music and Heritage Dance (Bandshell Area)

1:30 pm | Women’s and Children’s Clothing (Horse Parade Field)

2:00 pm| Declaration of Independence (Bandshell Area)

2:30 pm | River Valley Fife and Drum (Camp Area)

3:00 pm | Artillery Demo (Battlefield)

3:30 pm | Battle (Battlefield)

4:00 pm | Troop and Parade with recognition of all children of the NWTA (Battlefield)

Immediately following battle

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