Galesburg Heritage Days
Sat, Aug 16 – Sun, Aug 17, 2025 • 12:00am - 12:00pm
1572 Machen Park, Galesburg, IL 61401
We are an Association of Living Historians who love nothing more than to entertain and educate the public in the many ways of old. Hosted by the Galesburg Heritage Days Living History Association, Inc.
One of the Midwest's largest living history events held at an absolutely beautiful location. Come share in the excitement with almost 1,000 fellow reenactors and over 40 merchants. Make plans to join us at Galesburg Heritage Days, a free public admission family friendly event. Featuring both a pre-1840 Early American Colonial/Frontier Rendezvous, and a thoroughly fielded Civil War Battle Reenactment.
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Lake Storey Park
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