06/13/2026
Salute to America 250 β HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND STARTING TODAY!
π FREE β’ Family-Friendly β’ Everyone Welcome! π
Celebrate Americaβs 250th anniversary with Rock Falls Tourism at Salute to America 250, starting TODAY and continuing through Sunday, June 14, 2026, at RB&W District Park (201 E. 2nd St., Rock Falls).
β¨ TODAY β Saturday, June 13 Highlights:
Civil War living history camps featuring Generals Lee & Grant (open Friday through Sunday morning)
10 AM β 4 PM: Authentic artillery demonstrations by Taylorβs Battery β 1st Illinois Light Artillery Co. B
π₯ Cannons fired every hour on the hour starting at 11 AM
9:30 AM β 4 PM: Civil War medical displays with Major Richard Conover (Ron Kirchgessner)
10 AM β 3 PM: Meet & take photos with Abraham Lincoln
11 AM: Patriotic music by the Rock River Valley Barbershop Chorus
1 PM: Declaration of Independence reading & historic presentations by President Lincoln, General Lee & General Grant
3 PM: Line dancing by River Country Stomp
7 PM: Evening concert by Rock River Jazz Band, Inc.
11 AM β 3 PM: Food, drinks & desserts from Rock Falls American Legion Post 902, Flip Side Coffee & Espresso Bar & Golden Meals Whiteside County
πΊπΈ Sunday β Flag Day (June 14):
~1:30 PM: Posting of Colors by Rock Falls American Legion Post 902
National Anthem performed by Alleigh Haines
2 PM: Patriotic concert by the 144th Army Concert Band
1 PM β 4 PM: Ice Cream Social with local churches & organizations
π₯€ Drinks available by Main Squeeze
Bring your family, friends, veterans, and neighbors and join us starting today for this unforgettable community celebration!