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Midway Village Museum

Midway Village Museum

Posted On: July 24, 2020

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Upcoming in August!!


Tipsy History: Prohibition

Saturday, August 8, 2020

Three reservation times available:

1 pm - 3 pm . 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm . 6 pm – 8 pm

Midway Village Museum

6799 Guilford Road, Rockford, IL


Uncover the mischief of Prohibition as Midway Village becomes a dry town in the 1920s struggling to maintain law and order. This special event is designed as a brand new experience this year allowing for safe social distancing practices while visitors rotate in groups of 10 through living history themed vignettes. Up to 80 historic reenactors will portray life in the prohibition era in the 13-acre Victorian Village. Visitors are encouraged to come in 1920s costumed attire, but it is not necessary to enjoy the evening.


Please Note: This is a program with a minimum of 50 registrations to present. It is important to make your reservation in-advance to avoid the cancellation of this special event. Please make your reservation by 4 pm Friday, July 31. You must purchase your admissions online at https://tinyurl.com/tipsyhistory2020 or call 815-397-9112.


The museum re-developed this popular 2019 re-enactment with social distancing protocols in place.


Our Clean Hands Pledge

& Social Distancing

The museum is now taking part in a community-wide initiative entitled, "Clean Hands, Open Doors" and pledges to open safely and responsibly by following seven standards intended to reduce disease transmission and help build consumer confidence as the economy reopens.


Visitors must wear masks and practice social distancing while on the museum grounds. Hand sanitizer will be available for visitors to use. Also, for the safety of everyone, the staff is involved in daily temperature and wellness checks.


For two hours, a museum guide will tour visitors through eight different history re-enactment scenes lasting 15 minutes each.

. View a demonstration of a homemade 1920s still

. Meet a famous flapper and glamorous movie star

. Learn about the Temperance and Suffrage Movements

. Witness a FBI Raid

. Visit a Mobster’s hangout

. Bring 1920s-themed mementos home in a swag bag


Early registration is encouraged and space is limited with 80 reservations for each of the three start times. You must pick your reservation time when purchasing your admission.


Admission

$12 Adults

$6 Child (ages 3-17)

$10 Member Adult

$5 Member Child


Event not recommended for Infants (ages 0-2). Parking is free.


Questions? Call 815-397-9112 www.midwayvillage.com

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