Credit Peoria Public Radio
This week, we talk with Brian Fox Ellis, one of the participants of Bishop Hill's Civil War Day. The event honors the 150th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's death and the end of the Civil War. The event is a collection of formal presentations, each delve into what life was like during the Civil War Era. Civil War Day activities include presentations from historical figures, small battle reenactments, and a presentation of 19th century embalming. Bishop Hill's Civil War Day is Saturday, May9th.
Brian Fox Ellis talks about Bishop Hill's Civil War Day
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