Call to Arms In preparation for the June 24-26, 2011 Wasioja Civil War Days event will have a "Call to Arms" on Saturday, April 3rd, 2010. Bruce Nelson from the 2nd Minnesota, Litchfield, MN, has agreed to be the instructor, mentor and historian to help the Friends of Wasioja (FOW) train volunteer soldiers. more ...

Friends of Wasioja receives Grant

Friends of Wasioja receives grant from South Eastern Minnesota Arts Council read more...

Boscobel in 2010

Save the date to travel to Boscobel Wisconsin on August 6-8, 2010. About 20 people from Dodge County attended Boscobel's "Muskets & Memories" Civil War Reenactment in 2009. The Committee at Boscobel is most generous sharing their procedures and information. Their information and advice are critical to our upcoming 2011 Event. Go here for photo gallery from 2009.

Friends of Wasioja Pictures 2009 Tea Party here

June 24 - 26, 2011

"Experience the Past"

The small historic village of Wasioja is hosting a Living History Civil War Re-enactment. Many SE Minnesota men and women sacrificed their lives and livelihood for the privilege of Freedom.

What to Expect in 2011

Civil War Battle Reenactments
Living History Activities
Old Time Music
A Sutler Village
Military/Civilian Ball
Cannon and Mortar Demonstration
Infantry, Cavalry and Artillery Drills
Guided Encampment Tours
Medical scenarios at encampment hospitals
Children Activities
Ladies' Garden Party
Fashion & Period Garment Show
Band Concert

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Calendar

March 27 - Dodge County Expo
March 26 - 28 Symposium in Boscobel
April 3 Call to Arms
Ma 1-2 Mantorville Muster
May 8 - Costume Seminar
Marci Ukura - Mantorville Opera House

Committees

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Summary of MN 2nd
A full summary of the Service of the Minnesota 2nd Volunteer Regiment has been posted here.

Call to Arms