McGregor Youth Historic Civil War Camp

 

Step back in time and put your feet in the shoes of the bravest fighting unit of the American Civil War.

 

We bring together youth of all ages with hands-on experiences from that historic period of one hundred and fifty years ago.

 

Camp Facts 
Dates: Weekends Friday 5PM to Sunday 12PM

Call 563-880-5133 or email to get specific dates and times, the weekend schedule, and sign up forms.

 

Camp Size:  Approximately 12-14 participants

 

Ages:  Boys or girls 9-14 (Younger or older will be accepted, but the executive director must give approval.)

 

Camp includes all food (4 meals + snacks, just snacks Friday nights), lodging (tents or cabin), and equipment listed below – Since there will be special events and guests at different times of the year, soldiers may want to participate again.  Soldiers can advance in rank and have more responsibility and authority as they attend more times.  Returning campers must bring previously issued equipment.  (Price is higher for participants older than 14.)

 

Equipment:  Shirt, Musket, Kepi, and Haversack (Campers take home)

 

Letter from the Executive Director:

My father was a history teacher and he passed on to me his intense passion for history, not just for dates and facts, but also an appreciation for the human condition and the remembrance of those who gave the last full measure of devotion.

 

This camp was created in McGregor, IA in 2007, and the flavor of the camp is decidedly “Union."  That doesn’t mean there will be nothing associated with the southern “cause," but that it will have a distinctly northern feeling.  We will most closely associate ourselves with the historic Union unit, “The Iron Brigade” (specifically Company C of the Sixth Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry formed in Prairie du Chien, WI), but will also spotlight other Western (Midwestern) units.

 

I can guarantee that this will be an enjoyable experience your child will not forget.  Join us this summer!

 

Andrew Reichard

Executive Director 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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