Orland Park, IL – Residents will have the chance to step back in time this fall as the Village of Orland Park hosts its annual Civil War living history event on Saturday, Oct. 11, at Stellwagen Farm. The family-friendly program will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is free to attend.
According to the Village of Orland Park Heritage Sites, the event will feature interactive presentations, infantry drills, historical reenactments, games, and crafts. Visitors will also get a closer look at 19th-century life through demonstrations and storytelling that highlight the significance of the Civil War era.
Stellwagen Farm, located at 17701 108th Ave., serves as the backdrop for the yearly gathering, offering a glimpse into the region’s past. Organizers say the living history experience is designed to educate guests of all ages while engaging them in the sights and sounds of the 1860s.
The daylong program often draws reenactors in authentic uniforms, complete with firing demonstrations and camp life displays, giving audiences a realistic perspective of how soldiers and families lived during the period. Heritage staff encourage families to attend together, noting that the event blends both education and entertainment.
Parking will be available at the farm, and event staff recommend arriving early to take full advantage of the scheduled activities. More details are available through the Village of Orland Park at 708-403-6268.
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