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Living History Presentation: The 8th Illinois Cavalry & The Civil War in St. Charles

  • St. Charles History Museum 215 East Main Street St. Charles, IL, 60174 United States (map)

On Saturday, May 25 during the St. Charles Fine Arts Show, drop by the St. Charles History Museum to meet with Civil War reenactors who will provide information on the 8th Illinois Cavalry and St. Charles’ connections to the Civil War.

The 8th Illinois Cavalry was one of the most well-known troops in the Civil War, and held their training grounds in St. Charles at the site of what is present-day Langum Park.

This program is free and registration is not required. The reenactors will be at the museum during our regular hours.

Earlier Event: May 18
Historic House Walk with the St. Charles Park District
Later Event: June 7
Tip of the Iceberg: St. Charles' Tie to the Titanic Exhibit Opening

HOURS

Tuesday - Saturday 11am - 4pm
Sunday 11am - 3pm

monday* closed 

*Special tours may be scheduled ahead of time for any day of the week, including Monday

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