Civil War Sesquicentennial

The Lake County Discovery Museum commemorates the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War

Civil War Days artillery, photo by Chip Wililams Civil War Days

Celebrate the 20th annual reenactment on July 9 & 10, 2011. The event features infantry, cavalry and artillery reenactors, as well as musicians, sutlers, medical personnel and civilians.

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Reconaissance Balloon Civil War High Tech

 Learn about Civil War submarines, reconnaissance balloons, ironclad ships, and railroads in this interactive exhibition that explores how technology helped win the American Civil War.

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Harriet Tubman, photo by Chip Williams Programs

Join us for programs commemorating the sesquicentennial. Learn about the Underground Railroad, women in the war, medical advancements, feeding the troops and more.

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Lake County Discovery Museum, part of the Lake County Forest Preserves Lake County Discovery Museum Lake County Forest Preserves