War of 1812 Militia Summer Camp
Schedule
Wed, 16 Jul, 2025 at 09:00 am to Fri, 18 Jul, 2025 at 02:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
P.O. Box 754, 409 S. Buchanan St., Edwardsville, IL, United States, Illinois 62025 | Edwardsville, IL
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Ever wondered what it would have been like to be a militiaman in the Illinois Territory during the War of 1812? Come to the War of 1812 Militia summer camp at the 1820 Colonel Benjamin Stephenson House and experience life during a time of war in our own backyards. Activities included learning about camp life, drilling, posting colors, cooking, and much more. A variety of fun activities are planned to take place during this exciting three-day camp. Militia Camp will run July 16-18 from 9 am – 2 pm. Open to children entering grades 5th-7th. Space is limited to 12 participants. A $110 registration fee is required and includes all supplies and snacks. Participants should bring a sack lunch. Payment is due at the time of registration to ensure placement in the camp. Please visit our Summer Camp page at www.stephensonhouse.org for more information or to register a camper.
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Where is it happening?
P.O. Box 754, 409 S. Buchanan St., Edwardsville, IL, United States, Illinois 62025Event Location & Nearby Stays: