Schedule Of Different Events

For The 225th Anniversary

Of The Battle Of Springfield

 

Sunday, June 5th, 2005

2:00 PM

Presbyterian Church - Morris Avenue & Church Mall, Springfield - A speech by Thomas Fleming, author of "The Forgotten Victory," and the enveiling of the restored John Ward Dunsmore painting "Give 'em Watts Boys."

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Saturday, June 25th, 2005

Starting 10:00 AM

Camp opens at Jonathan Dayton High School

Demonstration & displays of life in the 18th century

Rides and petting zoo (until 2:00 PM)

Food on sale by vendors / merchandise for sale

 

11:00 am

Centennial re-dedication of the battle monument, First Persbyterian Church, Morris Avenue & Church Mall

 

3:00 to 4:00 PM

Battle re-enactment

Camp closes at 4:00 PM

 

7:00 PM

Gates open at Sandmeier School for fireworks

Live music, food on sale

 

9:30 PM

Fireworks    (rain date next clear night)

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Sunday, June 26th, 2005

Time to be determined

Historic Church service

 

10:00 AM

Camp opens at Jonathan Dayton High School

Demonstrations & displays of life in the 18th century

Food on sale by vendors / merchandise for sale

 

11:30 AM

Parade, starting at Echo Plaza, ending at Jonathan Dayton High School

 

1:30 PM

Battle re-enactment

 

4:00 PM

Close of all activities