Civil War re-enactors wage battles near Wauconda
The Lakewood Forest Preserve near Wauconda was transformed into a 19th century battlefield this weekend for the annual Civil War Days.
Visitors on Saturday were able to watch battle re-enactments, meet an actor playing President Abraham Lincoln and buy old-fashioned goods, among other activities.
The event continues from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at the preserve, which is on Route 176 west of Fairfield Road.
Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for kids and seniors and free for children 3 or younger.
Tickets can be purchased at the forest preserve or online at lcfpd.org/events/civil-war-days-sunday-20180701.
Ladies lounge during Civil War Days encampment in Lakewood Forest Preserve near Wauconda Saturday.
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Tyler, left, and Doug Tuttle of Wisconsin rest before their battle display during Civil War Days encampment in Lakewood Forest Preserve near Wauconda Saturday.
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Colin Fagan of Riverside sets up his display of daily Army rations during Civil War Days encampment in Lakewood Forest Preserve near Wauconda Saturday.
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Soldiers relax near their weapons during Civil War Days encampment in Lakewood Forest Preserve near Wauconda Saturday.
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