Civil War Reenactments in the Making
Massive Civil War Show, semi-annual                                                             April 19th,  2008
DuPage County Fair Grounds
This one is not a reenactment,  it's the Civil War Collectors Show
1776 Revolutionary War, 1861-1865 Civil War, Up to 1898 Indian War.
8 -9 Hrs. from the Twin Cities

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Listings by date. Minnesota listings, then others easy to get to from the Twin City area.
For more information, contact the event by using their link or e-mail.
The Public is Invited to View  all of the encampments or battle reenactments listed.
Some may have a small fee & others are free with donations excepted.
All are educational fun looks at the Civil War Era by using Living History
Wisconsin at Greenbush  Wade House                                                                    September 28 -30 , 2008
14th annual  Battle Re-enactment & En-campment
At Wade House, Federal, Confederate & Civilian encampments & Large Battle reenactments on both days. Demonstraions, Drills, Sutler tents. Cavalry
1,200 Plus Reenactors  10 to 12 plus cannon 6 - 7 Hrs. from the Twin Cities
Wisconsin at Boscobel                                                                                                  August 1-2--3,  2008  
Battle Re-enactment & En-campment               
9th Annual Muskets & Memories Civil War Weekend.     Demonsteations, Dance, Activities
Fashion Show & Sutlers. Full Scale Battles on Sat, & Sun.
800 Plus Reenactors.  4 -5 Hrs. from the Twin Cities
Illinois at Wauconda in the Lakewood Porest Preserve                                         July 2008
Battle Re-enactment & EncampmentRt 176 & Fairfield Rd.
Sat.  Evening tours, 5pm-9pm.  Sun. 10am-4pm Camps open to public.
Union ,Confederate & Civilian Camps, Sutlers, Drills & Demonstrations.  200 Acres
1,400 Plus Reenactors  8 hrs. from the Twin Cities
Iowa at Mason City                                                                                     August 15-16-17, 2008
Battle Re-enactment & Encampment.
Skits, Presentations of all sorts. Battles on both days. Sutlers, Period Music. Military Ball,
400 plus re-enactors  3-4 Hrs. from the twin Cities
Pioneer Winter at the Wolsfeld Cabin in Medina, Minn.     February  8-9-10, 2008
Living History Life in The Cabin
The Cabin comes alive with living history of life in the cabin in the Civl War Era demonstrating life at the time in a small cabin.

Minnesota Living History - Encampments - Battle Reenactments 
Covered Bridge Festival Encampment in Zumbrota, Minn.  June  20-21-22, 2008
A Encampment & demontrations
There will be life in camp and firing of muskets, infantry drill, cooking & medical  demonstrations.

Dairy Days Encampment in Adams, Minn.Tentative date     June  6-7,  2008
A Encampment & demonstrations
There will be life in camp, infantry drill,  skirmish & living history demonstrations.

Private Anthony's Out of State Picks
Other Living History - Encampments with Battle Reenactments
& Shows
Within a reasonable driving distance of the Twin Cities. 
Civil War Days in Dakota City, Farmington, Minn.                 September  13-14,  2008
A Encampment - Conflict  in the town, skirmish & demontrations
This little historic town will come to life with life in camp, firing of muskets with skirmishes in town, infantry drill,  living history demonstrations as well as the civilian life of the times going on in town.

Civil War Days in Pipestone, Minn.                                                August  16-17,  2008
A Encampment - Battle Reenactment & demontrations Many Soldiers & Cannons
There will be life in camp and firing of muskets, infantry drill,  living history demonstrations.

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Civil War Weekend at Fort Snelling, Minn.                               August  2-3,  2008
The Fort comes alive for the weekend with Civil War life
There will be life in camp and firing of muskets, cannon, infantry drill,  living history demonstrations.
This old Fort is what I call the Pride of Minnesota
The Minnesota Sesquicentennial Wagon Train                                            May  4-11, 2008
An 1858 wagon train will gather & make its way from Cannon Falls to the State Capital.
Starting in Cannon Falls, the wagon train will make its way to the Red Wing area, through Hay Creek, Hastings, Cottage Grove, Inver Grove to Fort Snelling and on to the Capital. 20 wagons, 2 bugies & 26 ridders & as many as 100 horses are said to be a part of the event.

The early bird news
Sunday May 4th 4:30pm - 7:00pm The wagon train will be at the Cannon Falls Fairgounds for the public to veiw. Civil War Soldiers will be in the area as well.
Monday May 5th it will be at the Hay Creek Campgounds in the evening.
Wednesday May 7th at the Lock & Dam in Hastings and will remain there for Thursday.  School tours from 12:00 to 2:30 on Thursday.
Saturday night May 10th  at Fort Snelling there will be campfires and music.
Sunday May 11th  at the Minnesota State Capital. Many Civil War reenactors will be at the Capital as well as many things are going on.

The link above shows the daily route of the wagon train for those interested in finding a place along the route to veiw the wagon train.

                                                What a Birthday Party for Minnesota...
                                  Happy Birthday Minnesota!!!
Look at this one! Traveling right through Goodhue County
All wagons are authentic in looks to the mid 1800's
A once in a lifetime event! Don't miss it..
Yes, There is Civil War Era History to see in Minnesota
Soldier's Jubilee in Winona, Minn.                                                April 10-13, 2008
Living History Play of the Civil War at the Rock Solid Youth Center in Winona at 75 W. 3rd. St.
Evenings at 7:30 pm, Sunday at 4:00 pm  Adults $7.00 Seniors $5.00 & Children under 12: $3.00
Tickets are avalable at Rock Solid or Midtown Foods. 

The Landing in Shakopee, Minn.                                                   May 24-26,  2008
Living History Civil War Encampment
A Living History museum with a old town setting. Buildings from the mid 1800's
LeDuc Historic Estate, Hastings, Minn.                                          September  6-7,  2008
Civil War Soldiers will be in the yard around the home
This Historic home and carriage house is one well worth the tour.
This House goes back to 1863 and is a great reflection of History.
LeDuc Historic Estate, Hastings, Minn.                                            September  18,  2008
This one is a lecture on Hastings Poeple in the Civil War.
This Historic home and carriage house is one well worth the tour.
Military Weekend at Fort Ridgely Historic Site, Minn.          June 28-29,  2008
Encampment & demonstrations.
There will be life in camp and firing of muskets, infantry drill,  living history demonstrations.
This old Fort is what I call the Pride of Minnesota