The Battle of Fort Fisher, N.C.

Saturday, March 22, 2008

Running the Blockade-- Civil War Gun Stolen in Flint-- 6th Annual Re-enactment in Lake Villa, Illinois

Some news of the war.

1. Civil War revolver stolen in Flint, Michigan-- A Civil War era 1861 Navy Colt Revolver was reported stolen from the Stockton Center at the Spring Grove Museum during a March 11th book signing a few weeks ago.

It was on loan and had belonged to Union Army Col. Thomas B. W. Stockton. Valued at $3,500.

It will be hard to get ammunition for it as it must be specially cast and use black powder.

2. 6th annual re-enactment in Lake Villa, Illinois-- This is really getting to be a big deal. I attended it last year and was amazed at how many re-enactors and regular folk attended.

The 6th annual Civil War Re-enactment has been scheduled for September and will additionally feature a living history program directed at junior high kids. This is sponsored by the Lake Villa Historical Society and held at the historic Lehman Mansion (founder of the Fair Department stores). Every year, attendance increases.

Saturday's events are capped by a Civil War Ball in the mansion. Last year 160 attended, most in period dress.

Don't Shoot Me. --Old B-Runner

The event runs from 10 am to 3:30 pm Saturday and Sunday. THre is a $5 admission cost.

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