Apple River Fort State Historic Site
Elizabeth, Illinois USA
Elizabeth, Illinois USA
Plan A Visit
Come for a special event, visit during open hours, or even stop by while we're closed!
Special Events
Special Events are, well, special! See the Fort come alive!
Volunteer
Doesn't it look like our volunteers have a great time interpreting history? They do!
Welcome to the Apple River Fort State Historic Site. Nestled in the rolling hills of northwest Illinois, the Apple River Fort stands against the weather to tell an epic historic tale of the 1832 Black Hawk War.
OPEN YEAR-ROUND
May to October
Wednesday through Sunday
9 am - 5 pm
November to April
Friday, Saturday & Sunday
9 am to 4 pm
Our Visitor Center features friendly, knowledgeable staff plus exhibits, a gift shop, and a short dramatic video. The restored Fort is open for self-guided tours.
Black Hawk War, 1832
