June 4th and 5th, 2011
Pittsfield Lake
Pittsfield, Illinois
Meet President and Mrs. Abraham Lincoln
Visit Union and Confederate encampments
Observe artilery, cavalry, and infantry drills
Watch blacksmithing and embalming demonstrations
Visit period sutlers
Listen to music
Sample food from vendors
Take part in a scavenger hunt for children
Scheduled Events
Civil War battle reenactments on Saturday at 3pm and Sunday at 1pm
Night cannon firing at 9pm Saturday night
A period wedding at noon on Saturday followed by a 1pm ladies' tea and wedding reception
1860s church service and memorial ceremony at 9am Sunday morning
No admission charged
What a cute background you have!
ReplyDeleteDid you take all of those reenactment photos?
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What great photos! Thanks for stopping by Foto Friday Gertie. Believe it or not I used to sew for Mrs. Martin's Mercantile - have you heard of them for ladies civil war clothing? That seems like a life time ago. Thanks for sharing your photo : D
ReplyDeleteI love these pictures. It makes one feel as if its taking place now. Very clear and realistic. Great pictures. Stopping by from Foto Friday.
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ReplyDeleteLove the pictures. Would have been great to check out in person! Thank you for linking up to Footloose and Fancy Free!
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Oh, this would be such fun to see. The pictures are amazing!
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Pamela
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ReplyDeleteThat looks like so much fun! I would love to go to something like that!
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Hi this is Nicole from Colie’s Kitchen I just discovered your blog and wanted to drop by and say hi. I am now a new follower. I would love to have you stop by Colie’s Kitchen if you get a chance. www.colieskitchen.com
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ReplyDeleteOh, that was beautiful captures!
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