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Sunday, April 28, 2013  Reenacters gathered in Rand Park to celebrate two historic battles. The battle of Chickasaw Bayou and Champion Hall.

Sunday, June 03, 2012  Cannon smoked filled the air at Lake Pittsfield Sunday.

Friday, August 05, 2011  In our Facebook Story of the Day for August 5, we're taking about re-enactors gathering in Athens for the weekend.  (YouTube video courtesy of modnrmedia and the Battle of Athens State Historic Site website.)

Sunday, June 05, 2011  The Civil War days are alive and well in Pittsfield this weekend for Lincoln Days.

Monday, January 10, 2011  In honor of the event, a long-time teacher and author is making her way across Illinois with a message in hopes of inspiring both kids and adults to take an interest in history.