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64th Illinois
Civilians
Welcome! As
re-enactors, we strive to recreate the Civil War era of 1861-1865, and bring it
to life, so that others can gain a glimpse into this fascinating period of our
nation’s history. Re-enacting extends to recreating the battles and camp life of
the Civil War era, as well as showing what civilians were doing back home and on
the warfront.
As a civilian with
the 64th Illinois, there are many different “impressions” (the kind of person
you would like to portray) and styles of clothing you can wear. Your impression
is who you portray from the Civil War era. As a Northerner, there are many
options to choose from, such as a soldier’s wife/sweetheart (of varying ranks),
someone with a trade such as a farmer, lawyer, doctor, etc.
Many of our
civilians chose to do a working or middle class impression. Do a little
research and come up with your own unique persona! Click on the links
below for more information on different aspects of research and reenacting.
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