On Saturday August 24,spend the day with several characters from our past, such as George Washington Carver and Charles Darwin. Join us for a historical re-enactment brought to life through storytelling and music. The theme this year is An Encounter With Visionaries:  Exploring Boundaries.  Free event held in the village park.

The following are the historical characters being portrayed, followed by the reenactors who will be portraying them:

11 a.m.  Charles Darwin (by Brian “Fox” Ellis)
1  p.m.   Susan B Anthony (by Annette Baldwin)
3  p.m. George Washington Carver (by Bobby Norfolk)
4  p.m.  Bob Dylan (by Danny Fox); this will be a musical performance

Sponsored by the Bishop Hill Heritage Association, the Galesburg Community Foundation, the Bill and Susan Sherrard Foundation, and the Twinflower Inn.