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Heritage Day

October 10, 2015 - October 11, 2015 @ 12:00 am - 12:00 am

Location

Fischer Farm

16W680 Old Grand Ave.

Bensenville, IL 60106

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Description

Families and history lovers can explore the buildings, touch the artifacts, and connect with history. Outdoor picnic food and beverage favorites are available for purchase. Activities include candle making, pumpkin painting, a petting zoo, pony rides, arts and crafts, spinning wheel and weaving demos and rug braiding. Plus, Taylors Battery Colonial Militia Reenactors, Hamilton's Battery Soldiers of the 7th New Jersey Continental Army and the Firing of the Cannon on the hour.

Event Cost: Free; $5 activity wristband

Event times: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

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