This Hallowed Ground: Commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War

April 16, 2011
9:00 amto3:00 pm

Schedule of Activities: Saturday, April 16th.

9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Living History Exhibit – Civil War Military Encampment on the Ellipse
(visit re-enactment camp and talk with Living Historians about military life)

9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Civil War Antique Road Show in the Morris University Center
(Share with Historians and Librarians your family stories and artifacts)
Items will NOT be appraised – NO firearms

9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Roundtable Discussions on the Civil War in the Morris University Center
9:00 “Researching Your Civil War Ancestors”
11:00 “The Civil War and Popular Culture
12:00 “Southwestern Illinois in the Civil War”
1:00 “Military Aspects of the Civil War”
2:00 “What Every Teacher Needs to Know About the Civil War”

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