Home Page : Archive News : July 2012 News : More than 5,000 watch Civil War re-enactment in Lake County

More than 5,000 watch Civil War re-enactment in Lake County

July 08, 2012

More than 5,000 people came to watch more than 500 re-enactors Saturday and Sunday during the 21st annual Civil War Days at the Lakewood Forest Preserve near Wauconda. Spectators, many dressed in Civil War costumes, watched a ferocious battle, as black powder smoke rose from rifles and cannons, and soldiers on horseback wielded swords. Visitors also had a chance to visit such real historical...

Source: http://dailyherald.com/article/20120708/news/707089787/
 
Related Updates