10th Illinois Volunteer Cavalry

Regiment Activities

Old State Capitol Encampment

Troops demonstrate volley fire

Corporal Kane explains antique period firearms





























Individual rifle training

Captain Kane trains Trooper Wolfe basic saber defensive positions





























Captain Kane demonstrates the mouline, a "stab in the back" offensive tactic





























Nurse Jo explains Civil War period nursing





























Trooper Wagner demonstrates Black powder safety





























Hot breakfast over hot fire in 98 degrees HOT weather





























Well earned rest after a day in the excessive heat.