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| Dinner on the grounds in central Illinois. Click on any photo to view an enlargement. |
Welcome to the Mackinaw River Valley Civil
War Civilians Internet home. We are reenactors and living historians devoted to researching, creating, and demonstrating
accurate impressions of civilians from Central Illinois during the 19th century. All interested parties are welcome to learn
from these pages, gather with us at a meeting or event, or join us
in our quest. Although we strive for historical accuracy, we also want to enjoy ourselves and make new friends
as we teach others about the roles of civilians from Illinois in the 19th century. So, even though you might not
have a "research-perfect" set of clothing, please do not let that stop you from launching your historic impression. The purpose
is to learn and grow with tolerance, guidance, and understanding.
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| Civil War Agent and Regimental Sutler |
As demonstrators of the past,
we involve ourselves in three primary activites: research, creation, and demonstration. Research in books, newspapers, diaries,
letters, photographs, artifacts, and other primary sources helps us make our impressions as historically accurate as possible.
We create our impressions using local seamstresses and craftsmen, commercial sutlers, emporiums, flea markets, our own
devices, or any other source that provides material goods that closely resemble objects used during the
19th century. Demonstrations to experience the 19th century and teach others about the era occur at reenactments, museums,
school events, civic organization meetings, round tables, and any other venue where people hold an interst in civilian life in Illinois during the 19th century.
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| United States Sanitary Commission photograph (Library of Congress) |
There are several ways to get in touch with the
Mackinaw River Valley Civil War Civilians. You can email a member found on the Member Page, talk to us at a demonstration,
living history, or reenactment, or fill out the form on the "Contact Us" page. Whatever method you use, we would love to hear
from you.
We are excited about our civilian roles in
the 19th century and appreciate new members who bring fresh insite and information to our group. We want to expand our group
to include as many different civilian roles as possible, and the next new impression could be yours!
Please wander through the site to see and read
what's here. If you would care to make a comment, please find the necessary links on the Contact Us page.
Thanks, and have a great day!
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