The troops ready to shoot during the Civil War reenactment atthe Graue Mill. | Joe Cyganowski~ For Sun Times Media
The Graue Mill Civil War reenactment. | Joe Cyganowski~ For Sun Times Media
Dan Danielson of Wheaton (left) gets a little hands on help from Gerry Bliss, a captain in the 10th Illinois, on the proper carrying of the weapon. | Joe Cyganowski~ For Sun Times Media
As the soldiers fire, Liz Sisler, Josiah Sisler 3, and Jaden Sisler 5, of Indian Head Park cover their ears. | Joe Cyganowski~ For Sun Times Media
Pete Kiefert of Coal City displays a NM 1859 Sharpes rifle. | Joe Cyganowski~ For Sun Times Media
Ruth Bukowski (left) of Downer Grove and Abe Lord of Arlington Heights dine al fresco. | Joe Cyganowski~ For Sun Times Media
Camp Cook Luetta Coonrod serves up a hearty meal. | Joe Cyganowski~ For Sun Times Media
OAK BROOK — For the 32nd consecutive year, the past took over the present for two days at Graue Mill and Museum. In what has become a tradition over Labor Day weekend, the 10th Illinois Regiment and its members’ families literally set up camp Sept. 1-2 and very much simulated the life of soldiers and others in a Union military camp in 1863. … Read More