Description: |
The Encampment brought a chance for many soldiers to visit and reacquaint with those they had served with during the war. There were many regimental reunions and camp fires throughout the event. In addition to serving as the Chairman of the Citizens Executive Committee, Col. Eli Lilly also hosted a reception for the 18th Battery Indiana Light Artillery and 9th Regiment Indiana Cavalry. |
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Origin: | 1893-09-06 |
Publisher: |
Digital Image 2013 Indiana Historical Society. All Rights Reserved. |
Source: |
http://images.indianahistory.org/cdm/ref/collection/dc008/id/1037 |
Collection: |
Civil War Materials |
Copyright: |
This image may be printed or downloaded by individuals, schools or libraries for study, research or classroom teaching without permission. For other uses contact: mailto:visualcollections@indianahistory.org |
Geography: |
Indiana--Marion County--Indianapolis |
Subjects: |
Grand Army of the Republic United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865 Reunions |
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