Aurora GAR Hall & Museum - Vol. III, Epiosde 20

Civil War Digital Digest went to Aurora Illinois to see a museum with direct connections to the Civil War. In this episode, hear how their GAR hall came to exist and restoration and rebirth into a public museum. The Aurora GAR Hall & Museum is located on an island in the Fox River just a short drive from Chicago. Go see the history and hear the many stories for yourself!

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[rileyhabermehl]

I love the architecture of the building

[deanlamphere]

Great story, worthy of a revisit as the flowers have been replaced with a statue.   The stained glass is unique on each wall/window.   GOOD JOB!

[Jubilo]

The hell you say ! Bully for my old 36th Illinois 1st Sergeant Cowger !

[patprice]

Looks like a great little place. I wish I'd known of it's existence when we lived out in Lisle. Even getting to see the outside would have been nice.

[charlesstuart]

Omg I live so close, I can walk there. I always seen it without knowing what it was. I thought it was a church!

[dejosen]

Very good video! As an aside the 8th did not actually fire the first shot at Gettysburg the 9th NY did.