General Grant's Home Front Reenactment & Encampment
Sat, Apr 25 – Sun, Apr 26, 2026 • 9:00am - 4:00pm
91 Bouthillier St., Galena, IL 61036
Experience life in the 1860s through a Living History Encampment and Civil War Battle.
Enjoy the Sanitary Fair (a Civil War Ladies Bazaar supporting our troops) with beautiful handmade items for sale. This is a family-friendly event with the chance to interact with re-enactors portraying both military and civilian figures from the 1860s. Meet General Grant and his staff, see a medical demonstration, and have your child "drill" with the troops!
Battles each day: Saturday at 11:30 AM, Sunday at 1:30 PM. Watch history come alive in Galena Country!
Click HERE to register. Apple River Fort State Historic Site, located in Elizabeth, IL, will offer camping for Boy Scout troops attending the 2026 US Grant Pilgrimage in Galena, IL. Registration is required; click HERE for more information.
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