"Battle of Chaplin Creek" Civil War Re-enactment and Living History Weekend

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OLD SETTLERS DAY was for most of its history a county reunion. Even when the old settlers had passed on to their reward, it was yet regarded as a get-together of friends and family from throughout the county. But changes were a 'comin.'

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"Battle of Chaplin Creek" Civil War Re-enactment and Living History Weekend

hosted by the Franklin Grove Area Historical Society

(Left) Visitors mingle with members of the Union Navy standing guard during the "Battle of Chaplin Creek" Civil War Re-enactment and Living History Weekend, hosted by the Franklin Grove Area Historical Society.

(Right) Union forces guard the cannon after the battle. The event was held June 27 & 28 at the Chaplin Creek Village, located in Franklin Grove.

Video by Tom Kocal • Produced by Brent Simmons

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