Published September 27, 2012, 08:17 AM
Wisconsin historians to stage Civil War re-enactment in Greenbush
By: The Associated Press, Superior Telegram
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In this Sept. 8, 2012 photo, a Union officer, center, leads his troops during a Civil War re-enactment in Boonsboro, Md. The Battle of Antietam was so big, they’re re-enacting it twice. And nearly 8,000 re-enactors had to make a choice: strictly regimented realism or bombastic spectacle? The two privately financed events, both open to the public, were scheduled on back-to-back weekends leading up to Monday’s 150th anniversary of the bloodiest day of combat on U.S. soil. (AP Photo/The Herald-Mail, Kevin G. Gilbert)
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Historical Society is gearing up to present its annual Civil War re-enactment.
The historical society's 22nd annual Civil War Weekend is scheduled to run Saturday and Sunday at Wade House, a historic stagecoach inn in Greenbush.
Visitors will get a chance to watch full-scale battles each day. They'll also see actors playing Confederate and Union soldiers drill, a medical field hospital and 19th-century photography demonstrations. An actor portraying President Abraham Lincoln also will be on hand to share thoughts on how to preserve the Union and sign autographs.
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