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Klash on the Kankakee
Come and see a American Revolution re-enactment and a way of life like
you have never seen before! This two-day event will consist of 18th
century camp life involving soldiers and their families, food, games,
activities, demonstrations, skirmishes (small battles), and major battles.
The Reenactment of life in the 18th century shows the struggle between
British forces and American Colonists in their fight for independence.
Come out and watch the battles, interact with the soldiers and their
families, and leave with a better understanding of what our nation went
through to win its freedom.
| Ages: |
All Ages Welcome |
| Dates: |
Saturday & Sunday
June 9 & 10, 2012 |
| Times: |
10:00-4:00pm |
| Location: |
Perry Farm Park
459 N. Kennedy Drive
(Rt. 45/52)
Bourbonnais, IL 60914 |
| Fees: |
Ages 13 & older, $4 ea.
Ages 6–12, $2 each
Ages 5 and under, free
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For more information please contact Nicole Jenkins at (815) 933-9905
or Email
*Event hosts: Bourbonnais Township Park District and Bowman's Company!
Click Here for a
printable version of the Klash on the Kankakee Map.
Schedule:
10:00 a.m. Morning Colors (Common Area)
10:30 a.m. Join us in the front of the tavern in the common area to discuss non- importation of taxed goods. A merchant is found in violation ; and the crowd turns ugly.
A Detachment of British regulars is summoned to quell the mob, and the seeds of revolution are sown! (Common Area)
11:30 a.m. Artillery Demonstration (Wood Line)
12:00 p.m. A Soldier’s Journey,
Music by E.L. Kurtz (Common Area)
1:00 p.m. Common Sense is read (Common Area)
1:30 p.m. British disperse crowd and arrest
instigators; King’s Proclamation read;
British commander makes case for loyalty (Common Area)
2:15 p.m. Signing of Declaration of Independence (Gazebo)
3:00 p.m. British & Colonial units form for battle;
Fighting breaks out (Battlefield)
3:45 p.m. Closing formation; Event closes after closing formation |
Event Schedule is subject to change.
Fun Event Tips:
If you attend the event don't forget to check out the signing of the
Declaration of Independance...you may get a chance to
sign right next to one of the founding fathers.
Each day of the event typically concludes with a large battle
complete with rifles and cannons...definatly not worth missing!
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