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Published August 20, 2009, 03:37 PM

Civil War encampment at Octagon House Aug. 23

A Civil War encampment is set for Sunday, Aug. 23, on the lawn of the Octagon House, 1004 Third St., from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Local Civil War re-enactors Company F of the First Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry will stage an encampment where guests can learn about the everyday life of a soldier, what they ate, what they did for entertainment, and more.

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