The Walworth County Historical Society

The Walworth County Historical Society CIVIL WAR "Living History"
July 6 & 7, 2002
at the Walworth County Fairgrounds

Commander Charlie Jarvis will bring his Company F, Belle City Rifles, 2nd Wisconsin to participate in representing and interpreting Union Army camp life.

Steve Sherry, Company G., 1st U.S. Sharpshooters will be on hand to demonstrate armaments and uniforms.

Presentation on Quilts from the Underground Railroad
Presentation on Victorian Hats and Accessories
Civil War Music
Carol McLernon-Author will portray Sarah Doty
Storytelling for Children
Blooming Prairie Schoolhouse will be open for tours

Doris Reinke will do a prentation on the Grist Mill

The Webster House will have a Civil War Memorabilia Display

Walworth County Genealogical Society will be represented

Food will be available on the grounds.

Join us for a wonderful day at the Walworth County Fairgrounds.


Walworth County Historical Society
PO Box 273
9 E. Rockwell Street
Elkhorn, Wisconsin 53121
262-723-4248

A special thanks to Charlie Jarvis for the music you hear. The title is "Rory O'Moore", the only song that Col. Edgar O'Connor would allow the 2nd Wisconsin Regimental Band to play while on the march.

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