Dates & Times
Saturday, April 11
from 10 am to 4 pm
Sunday, April 12
from 10 am to 3 pm
Admission Prices
$15 - Adults Ages
$12 – Children Ages 5-12
$12 - Senior 62+
Free - Infants/Toddlers 0-4
Free - Museum Members
Admission tickets can also can be purchased upon arrival to the event. This is a Rain or shine event – no refunds.
Free parking is available. Bags will be checked by security upon event entry. No pets allowed, however service animals are permitted. Only registered re-enactors may wear historic military uniforms. Vet Tank available for individuals with limited mobility. Call the museum to make a reservation at 815-397-9112.
The Great War: World War I Days
This two-day public special history event is back for 2026 at Midway Village Museum, 6799 Guilford Road, Rockford, IL
The sights and sounds of The Great War will come to life when over 200 reenactors portraying soldiers and civilians from the United States and Europe come together in the museum’s historic village. This is a unique, not-to-miss immersive experience! See how soldiers lived and fought as you tour encampments, inspect a 150-yard trench system*, and witness narrated battle reenactments.
* We are offering tours of our trench system, built to replicate the trenches used throughout Europe in World War I. Trench Tour tickets ($3 ea) are available with pre-ordered tickets and will be for sale at the general admission tent on the day of event.
There will be First World War reenactors portraying soldiers from the US, Britain, Germany, Austria-Hungary, Russia, Greece, Turkey and even Ireland. See WWI uniforms, weapons, and memorabilia, plus:
Visit encampments and see WWI uniforms, memorabilia, weapons and equipment including:
- A Russian Armored Car
- A Replica WWI Era Tank
- And More!
Learn about:
- Camp Grant
- Trench Warfare and tour a replica trench
- Blacksmithing
- Conscientious Objectors
- The American Homefront
- The 1918 Influenza Epidemic
- Knitting Spies
See military skirmishes reenacted! Shop sales vendors of military collectibles, reproductions and books.
Check this web page regularly as the event date nears for up-to-date features and activities.
Questions? Call 815-397-9112.