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Article: Pioneer Village hosts Civil War exhibition

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August 3, 2001
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The North and South of the Civil War will "visit" Pioneer Village in Aurora on Sunday. Talk to the educators in a small re-enactment area.

The smaller setting allows visitors to learn and question the costumed Civil War re-enactors about history.

Learn what both sides faced and endured during the mid-1800s. Listen to Civil War-era music by The Century Aire Minstrals and see demonstrations at 1 p.m. The re-enactors will be here from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Also, visit the museums and living history sites at the park.

Pioneer Village takes highlights the 1840s ...

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