The Best Civil War Reenactments for Hire in Wheeling, IL

About Booking Civil War Reenactments

If you weren't around in the 1860s, now is your opportunity to watch the Union and Confederates duke it out by hiring a Civil War reenactment for your next community event. It's a great way to demonstrate living histories and educate attendees of the past battles of the Civil War that has shaped life as we know it. Whether you prefer a civilian reenactment, public demonstrations of soldiers fighting in small mock battles, or professionally scripted battles, GigSalad will connect you with a Civil War reenactment that will leave your guests in awe.

Reading about history in old textbooks does no justice to what actually transpired during the monumental events in history. How much more could you, your guests, and your children learn about the Civil War if they could actually see it recreated before their very own eyes. That's the purpose of these Civil War reenactments. What's better than an entertaining AND educational event?

So if you're interested in hiring a Civil War reenactment for your event, check out these tips. We suggest finding a Civil War reenactment that specializes in the style you want for your event. Like do you want a traditional performance of the North vs. South battle, or would you prefer a civilian reenactment with period crafts and impersonations? Sometimes you can even choose a specific battle you want recreated. You should also ask to view videos of their past performances and call references. You wanna know what you're gonna get before you do the hiring.