The Civil War Museum is like no other Civil War museum in the country. The museum focuses on the Civil War from the perspective of the people of the six states of the upper middle west Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.
Online, October 9, 2013 (Newswire.com) - Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. These six states sent 750,000 men to serve in the Union army while providing much of the foodstuffs and raw materials necessary for the northern states to carry on the war
Second Friday Lunch Box Lecture Series at the Civil War Mueum
October 11, 2013 Lincoln in Wisconsin Presented by Peter Skelly.
November 8, 2913 Camp Letterman Presented Bt Dr. Gordon Dammann
December 13, 2013 Civil War Paper Currency Presented by Neil Shafer
October 16, 2013 7-9pm Civil War portrayal of James P Sullivan and His experiences including the Battle Of Gettysburg. Registration is required space limited.
Free Admission to all Solders past and present serving. Military enter free until December 30, 2913
VETERANS HERITAGE DAY Saturday, November 9, 2013 10am-4pm Civil War Museum. Memorabilia display from all branches of service in the Civil War, WWI, WWII, Korean War and Vietnam. 11am Soldiers and Veterans Brick Dedication Ceremony
November 2, 2013 - 3pm An illustrated presentation, Barry Bauman and James Cornelius will explain how the Illinois State Historical Library acquired what they thought was a portrait of Marty Todd Lincoln - but it is not what it appears to be… secret reveled.
November 3, 2013 2pm Join us for a presentation by Margaret Berres and Tom Ludka Eternal Bivouac Union Veterans at Milwaukee's Forest Home Cemetery.
GETTYSBURG ADDRESS FAMILY DAY
Saturday, November 23
1:00-3:30 pm
Free, Drop-in Program for children with adults
So what was the Gettysburg Address? In a little over two minutes, President Lincoln explained what the Civil War was and how it would impact all Americans. Particulate in multiple activities to better understand that short but important speech.
VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS
Saturday, December 14
11:00-4:00 pm
Civil War Museum
Songs, crafts, and activities exploring how soldiers and civilians celebrated the Christmas holiday during the Civil War.
Program includes:
Soldiers in the winter camp
Celebrating Christmas in the Army
Sending a Christmas box via the Adams Express Company
Naval Nursing Demonstration
Holiday crafts and songs
Winter Fashions and Foodways
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