Just in time for Mother's Day
Railsplitting Association offers night of family fun with Civil War Ball

[May 04, 2016]  LINCOLN - This Friday night, take mom and the family out for an evening of fun and maybe learn something new. The Logan County Railsplitting Association will host its annual Civil War Ball at the American Legion in Lincoln from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

This is the eleventh year for the ball, which is normally held in conjunction with the National Railsplitting Festival in September. However, this year, according the Railsplitting member Darlene Begolka, the Association decided that the ball could be held as a stand-alone event.

Begolka said that in discussing the ball, the group realized that there were several local folk who had said they would have liked to come, but they were busy with preparations for the weekend-long event and didn't feel they should take the time out for a ball.

Begolka noted that even though there are several things going on this weekend, she is hopeful that the Friday night dance will bring in a larger crowd than in past years.

The dance is a fun time for everyone. Whether you come alone "stag" or as a couple or a family, the dances of the evening are designed to join groups together for a fun time.

This year the dance will once again be called by the Springfield International Folk Dancers. The evening will include their special brand of comedy coupled with a variety of civil war era dances.

Guests can come as they are, or if they feel so inclined may dress in Civil War era costumes to add to the fun.

In addition to the dancing, there will be a silent auction this year, as well as drawings for some great prizes.

The cost for the evening is $5 per person or $7.50 for couples and a special price of only $10 for a family.

The National Railsplitting Festival will be held on September 17th and 18th. New this year, the event will be held outside at the Postville Courthouse located on Fifth Street in Lincoln. There will be no gate fee for the weekend, but donations will be happily accepted.

[Nila Smith]