Saturday & Sunday, May 19 & 20, 10 AM–4 PM Day of Event: $15/adult, $10/youth (4–12) Advanced tickets are online or at the Pre-Emption House Visitor Center. Free admission for members and children under 4. Naper Settlement is transformed into a Civil War encampment where visitors can meet famous figures of the past and experience firsthand a turbulent time period in our nation’s history. Hundreds of reenactors participate, culminating in a battle complete with raging cannons and marching infantry. This family-friendly event features food, fun, music and shopping on “Sutler’s Row” for traditional Civil War-era reproduction products. The battle begins at 2:30 PM each day. The Weed Ladies will be selling spring silk and dried florals in the Daniels House.