

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 Bishop Hill Civil War Day
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 09:00 am (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: To honor Bishop Hill’s very own Company D, IL 57th Volunteer Infantry, Bishop Hill is having a Civil War Day on Saturday May 16. There will be a living history encampment in the village park with programs going on every hour. Some of the programs that are scheduled are: artillery demonstration, an appearance by General John Logan, a Civil War Ball, a medical demonstration, an afternoon skirmish, and much, much more. The Steeple Building Museum will also have a special Company D exhibit. Event is free and open to the public. For more information about the schedule of events, contact the Bishop Hill Heritage Association at 309 927-3899 or bhha@mymctc.net.

SCHEDULE
•	9 a.m.:  Drill at Coopers’ field
•	10:30 a.m.:  Ration Issue in Park
•	11:30 a.m.:  General Logan speech by Fox at Gazebo
•	1:30 p.m.:  Concert by 33rd band at Gazebo
•	2:30 p.m.:  Artillery Demonstration at Coopers’ Field
•	3:30 p.m.:  Battle at Coopers’ Field, followed by Medical   
                         Demonstration at park
•	6-8 p.m.:  Civil War Ball at Bishop Hill Creative Commons
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bishop-hill/2026-bishop-hill-civil-war-day/200029684022226
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 268

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Bishop Hill
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 103 North Bishop Hill Street, Bishop Hill, IL, United States, Illinois 61419
- **lat**: 41.20031
- **long**: -90.11877
- **full address**: 103 North Bishop Hill Street, Bishop Hill, IL, United States, Illinois 61419

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Bishop Hill Heritage Association (https://allevents.in/org/bishop-hill-heritage-association/14035467)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 09:00 am (-05:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 103 North Bishop Hill Street, Bishop Hill, IL, United States, Illinois 61419
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Bishop Hill Heritage Association
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** music, entertainment, concerts
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about 2026 Bishop Hill Civil War Day ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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