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