Civil War brought to life at Blackberry Farm
The sounds of battle echoed across western Aurora on Sunday as dozens of amateur historians reenacted an encounter between the blue and the gray at Blackberry Farm's Civil War Days.
The full-scale battle re-enactment was the highlight of the two-day event's closing day, which also featured appearances by President and Mrs. Lincoln, guest speakers and interpreters, and demonstrations of life in the Civil War era.
Anthony Catella of St. Charles portrays Col. Sweet of the 10th Illinois Infantry on Sunday during Blackberry Farm's Civil War Days.
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Jon Aguilar, Zac Tellman and Josh Moore, all of Aurora, play cards Sunday as they portray members of the Missouri Guerrillas during Blackberry Farm's Civil War Days.
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President and Mrs. Lincoln walk through the encampment Sunday during Blackberry Farm's Civil War Days. The Lincolns are portrayed by Michael Krebs and Debra Ann Miller of Chicago.
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