Mitchell, IN: Spring Mill State Park invites you to join them on Memorial Weekend, May 25th and 26th for Living History Weekend. Step back in history and experience the sights and sound of pioneer life during the Civil War.
On Both Saturday and Sunday visit encampments, watch as meals are prepared and find out about camp life. Tour the buildings and see spinning, weaving, leather working and more. Bring you camera and take your picture with Civil War Soldiers. Play pioneer games on the Mill Lawn. Near Sycamore Shelter just off the village parking lot at 2:30pm see a civil war skirmish and watch as cannons are being fired at the opposing side. The village will be open until 5pm but you are welcome to visit soldiers in their encampments all day. Artillery is brought to you by a grant from the Lawrence County Tourism Commission.
A special feature of the weekend is Abraham Lincoln a Hoosier Hero portrayed by Danny Russel. He provides a compelling one-man show focusing on Lincolns formative years in Indiana where he lost his mother and sister, taught himself to read and learned the value of hard work. His performance shows the hilarity, the heartbreak, and the humanity of Americas greatest leader. Lincoln will appear at 12:30 both Saturday and Sunday. Lincoln is brought to you by a grant from the Lawrence County Tourism Commission.
Park admission during the event is $7 per vehicle for in-state residents and $9 per vehicle for out-of-state residents. 2024 Annual Entrance Passes are also available.
Spring Mill State Park (stateparks.IN.gov/2968.htm) is at 3333 State Road 60 East, Mitchell, 47446.
