And they said not much Civil War stiff happened here in northern Illinois. In July, we had a huge Civil War Days re-enactment in Wauconda, and now this weekend, we're having one just to the eats of Spring Grove in Lake Villa.
Last year's was rained out and hopefully they got all the ruts filled in from that mud march an encampment.
It is put on by the Lake Villa Historical Society which also runs the magnificent Lehmann Mansion, home of Chicago's Fair Department stores. Tickets are $5 a day, $5 if you want to tour the mansion, or for $10 you can visit both days and tour the museum.
Hours are Saturday 10 AM to 5 PM and Sunday 10 AM to 3:30 PM. There will be a battle each day, drill, camps, medical exhibitions, a presentation on the Confederate submarine Hunley, a meet and greet with President and Mrs. Lincoln, and a generals press conference along with numerous other activities.
Food will be available for purchase as well as Civil War era reproductions for sale at the sutler stores.
I'll be there helping to man the Camp Douglas Sons of Confederate Veterans tent. Stop on by and sit a spell. Always good Civil War talk.
Watch Out for Snipers. --Old B-Runner
The Battle of Fort Fisher, N.C.
