Illinois Civil War 150th Anniversary


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Learn more about one of America's most beloved presidents. Read More...	Lincoln's Rebel In-Laws Sun, February 12, 2pm – 3pm Vandalia Statehouse State Historic Site, 315 W Gallatin, Vandalia, IL Leslie Goddard as "Mary Chestnut" Fri, February 17, 8:00pm – 9:30pm Oak Trace, 200 Village Drive, Downers Grove, IL Film: Love and Valor Sat, February 25, 1pm – 3pm Springfield Art Association, Edwards Place, 700 North 4th St., Springfield If you have an event you would like to see added to the calendar of events, please fill out this form.

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Rebels come North: POWs near Springfield

On February 1862, the U.S. army commanded by Ulysses S. Grant captured Fort Donelson, Tennessee. The loss to the Confederates was great—control of a portion of western Tennessee, dozens of pieces of artillery, and over 16,000 soldiers. Federal officers moved quickly to transfer the captured men to the North, away from friendly territory and potential aid.