THE FOLLOWING IS A VERMILION COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT RELEASE
Vermilion County Conservation District hosts Revolutionary War Reenactment September 27-28, 2025 Forest Glen Preserve
Westville, IL – On Saturday, September 27 and Sunday, September 28, Forest Glen Preserve will host the Vermilion Valley Encampment – a Revolutionary War Reenactment. The hours of this free event are 10 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The encampment will be open for visitors to tour, with fashion shows, drills and demonstrations available throughout the day. The reenactment will feature a battle each day at 3:30 p.m.
A highlight on Sunday will be Pioneer Craft Day in the Homestead Cabin area. Activities such as cider pressing and rail splitting will be demonstrated and children may dip candles to take home. There will be fry bread to sample. Period craftspeople will be set up on the lawn around the log cabin. All activities are FREE!
Concessions available both days from Oakwood Boy Scout Troop #224.
Admission is free! Call 217-662-2142 for more information.
