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Civil War Days
Held in 2002 & 2003
For the entire family.
You don't want to miss this event when it comes again....
it is spectacular!

Actual photos from the
2002 Reenactment
shown below

      Reenactment of battles will make you feel a small part of the Civil War.....

        » see the soldiers in Confederate and Union uniforms

        » hear rifles firing, smell gun powder in the air, see smoke from their rifles

        » see camps with tents and campfires for cooking


        » Abe stopped by to give his Gettysburg Address

Visit the Van Buren Historical Museum to see fascinating exhibits of the early days in Van Buren County. People, clothing communities, vehicles, housing, businesses all beautifully preserved and displayed to portray life as it really was.

Located at the
Van Buren Historical Museum
58471 Red Arrow Hwy
Hartford MI,
Next to the Van Buren Fair Grounds.
Call 269-621-2188 for additional information.

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