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Civil War Reenactors Set the Stage of 150 years ago in American History

Following a week earlier Civil War battles in Keokuk, IA of Champion Hill and Ezra Church, General Stonewall Jackson watches the battle of Cold Harbor Creek at Delavan, IL Saturday from the General's quarters as re-enactors battle

Reenactors give first person accounts as Civil War leaders, from left: Generals U.S. Grant, George G. Meade, George A. Custer, and Robert E. Lee (speaking), Major Heros Von Borcke, Generals Jeb Stewart and Stonewall Jackson.

Afterwards, a meal was served followed with an evening military ball with Dance Callers Connie & Larry Wachtveitl. Band and dance next dates are: May 31st at Pontiac Heritage Days-July 19-20th; DDM Civil War Days-Bloomington; October 10th at Illinois State Fair-Springfield.

October 11-12: Bloomfield, IA for the 150th Anniversary Weekend.