Hainesville has a blast with Civil War encampment
Military battles with infantry, artillery and cavalry highlighted Hainesville's Civil War Encampment and Battle on Sunday.
Visitors also were able to see bivouacs and encampments, period-dressed civilians who answered questions about the times, and actors portraying Abraham Lincoln, Jefferson Davis, Ulysses Grant, Hainesville village founder Elijah Haines and others.
The Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum gave presentations for those interested in the history closer to home.
The event was hosted by the Northbrook Sports Club on the north end of the Northbrook Sports Club property on Hainesville Road.
Chris Dosch of North Aurora portrays a member of the 19th Illinois Chicago Zouaves as he speaks with Ron Peterson of Kenosha, Wisconsin, a member of the Union Army 4th Illinois, during a Civil War re-enactment in Hainesville Sunday.
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Joseph Powell, right, of Forest View, and Ryan Carlson of La Grange portray members of the Confederate 3rd Tennessee Cavalry Compound B during a Civil War re-enactment in Hainesville Sunday.
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David Walker, as Confederate President Jefferson Davis, speaks to an audience Sunday during a Civil War re-enactment in Hainesville.
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