Christmas in the Trenches
Schedule
Sat Dec 14 2024 at 10:00 am to 11:30 am
UTC-06:00Location
6799 Guilford Road, Rockford, IL, United States, Illinois 61107 | Rockford, IL
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Christmas in the Trenches is a military re-enactment of the 1914 Christmas truce taking place 110 years ago during World War I.The soldiers in the Western front of the Great War called unofficial ceasefires during the week of Christmas. Enemies came together to decorate, exchange gifts, sing carols, and even play football.
The visitors experience is two-fold. Visitors will engage with re-enactors among the ambiance of a decorated replica trench measuring 150-yards on the museum grounds. Visitors will receive a special holiday trench tour, and hear excerpts from World War I letters from soldiers experiencing Christmas in the trenches.
In addition to the tour, visitors will view a narrated re-enactment of a battle and the cease fire, sing carols with the re-enactor soldiers, sip hot chocolate, view artifacts from World War I, and play football as the soldiers did during the truce! The 150-trench system is the only replica of its kind with built in bunkers.
Admission:
Adults (Ages 13+): $12
• Child (Ages 5-12): $10
• Senior (Age 62+): $11
• Infant (Ages 0-4): Free!
• Museum Members: Free!
More info here: https://midwayvillage.com/christmas-in-trenches-event.html
When arriving, proceed to the Rec Path entrance and parking just west of the Main Museum Center entrance off Guilford Road. Look for the signs. You will purchase your admission near the event site on the campus past the Rec Path parking area. Parking is free.
*If you are a Midway Village Museum Member and want to make a reservation, please call 815-397-9112. This is a free event for Midway Village Museum Members, but you must call the museum to make a reservation.
Please note this event is outdoors and visitors will need to dress for the weather. This event is rain or shine. No refunds.
Questions? Call 815-397-9112.
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Where is it happening?
6799 Guilford Road, Rockford, IL, United States, Illinois 61107Event Location & Nearby Stays:
