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This is my 19th year with the 8th Illinois Cavalry. I joined by invite from a friend in the group. I enjoy being with a group that came out of my area. To be able to practice near their Camp they...

EXTRA TOILET PAPER. You might not need it, but if you don't bring it. You will need it and it won't be there. :P

I have been with my unit for 18 years now. I started as Private and was one for the longest time. Just the past 6 years I have been goin up in ranks. From Corporal for a few months. then Our Sgt. got...

Here is a video of mine. (sorry for the sad sound effects. It was lacking something. LOL ) but had a friend tape it that didn't go in line. I was on the other side of the Union line. Right next to...

17th Anniversary Civil War Days 2012 Reenactment
Channahon, Illinois
One of the largest Reenactments in Illinois

http://www.dollingerfarms.com/civil-war-days


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I went to G135 & had a blast in the 100+ heat and 30,000+ some reenactors.
and then the 8th tried to do G140 but it was postponed but a bunch of us went anyways during the July dates to have a...

Artyman Here Here. I agree with you.

I have been to many a small events that will probably make the 150th Gettysburg look like a grade school recital of the war. But I went to the 135th. THE...

8th ILLINOIS CAVALRY ~~~ Mounted & Dismounted :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZHJi2wFKHQ&feature=plcp


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I have worn my Gauntlets to do yard work. It gives it the rough wear look. lol And I too have worn my Greatcoat to go outside and shovel the snow, while wearing my White Marble Fox skin hat. Nice and...

I have my first child on the way and money is very tight, But I love to reenact and I'll be damned if the oil companies keep me away from something I love to do. I might have to miss a few. But I...

Always looking for recruits.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucCXmw1ugCI&sns=fb

Here is a site of a great guy. He said he took about 5000 pictures there. Not sure who would be in them , but you might get lucky and find yourself.

http://tgdavison-photography.smugmug.com/

Mounted Cavalry would enter a battle at times off their horse. There would be counts of 4 men, 3 would get off the horse and the fourth man would hold the horses. The three would advance into battle...

What do you want to portray? Artillery, Cavalry or Infantry? Cavalry you don't always need a horse. We portray both Mounted and dismounted. But there is many units in the Chicago area to join.

Is your Unit or yourself doing anything special to honor Veterans on Veterans Day?



The 8th is having a Memorial at the Gravesite of
Marcellus Jones: ...

Northern Illinois Civil War Days at Dollinger Farm near Minooka, Illinois.
Relive History with President Lincoln ,Generals Thomas ,Lee , Grant , Custer, Stuart and much more. There are live horses,...

I just seen many young ones in ranks, and We have a few ourselves who want to shoot. Just wondering how Historical it is.

If you end up in Wisconsin. There is a few groups to consider as well.

8th Illinois Cavalry www.8thillinoiscavalry.org

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http://www.1stwisconsincav.org/

1878 started on a Tuesday
Rutherford B. Hayes is President

.U.S. stops minting 20 cent coin ----
.Cleopatra's Needle arrives in London.------
.Battle of Philippopolis: Russian troops defeat the...

I have a question. Would there be enlistment papers for those children 13 and under in the Civil War. Or were they just added with no records until they were old enough? Just wondering. Thanks.

I think we need Tom Hanks to film a Civil War Series. Get the effects of reality in the film. Instead of people getting blown back from cannons, have them be blown to bits... I know its harsh but you...

You say turn the boobtube off,, That in itself, will not correct the incorrect knowledge that the general ignorant public receives, from a Channel that should be correct on History. The more people...

8th Illinois Cavalry Flag being preserved in Wheaton, Illinois

http://www.mysuburbanlife.com/westchicago/features/x1495162642/Wheaton-historians-take-aim-at-preserving-Civil-War-treasure

We are looking for recruits !!!!
Mounted OR Dismounted
If you are in Northern Illinois or Southern Wisconsin Area, WE have the unit for you.

www.8thillinoiscavalry.org
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