The purpose of the1st Brigade Illinois Volunteers Inc. is to create an avenue of accurate historical information and visual demonstrations for the general public and specific interest related to the War of the Rebellion ?Civil War? circa 1861 to 1865. These criteria are accomplished by creating an authentic standard for ?Civil War? reenactors. Living History interpretations, encampments and tactical scenarios at events in northern and central Illinois are where the general public may see first ?hand the daily life difficulties of that period in our American History. The 1st Brigade Illinois Volunteers Inc governs the over-all impression and safety conditions for the Federal Reenactors and provides a learning and safe environment for the spectators.

Arts & Culture , Historical Organizations

3 events and 2 Living History events

Federal Reenacting Units