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World War I Encampment at the Monticello Railway Museum-Help us send them "Over there"

SPRINGFIELD, IL (08/07/2017) (readMedia)-- WHO:

• Monticello Railway Museum and the Illinois State Military Museum

• World War I living historians

WHAT:

• Ride along with the Illinois State Military Museum's World War I Living History Detachment. They will ride the Monticello Railway Museum's recently restored 1907 Southern 2-8-0 steam locomotive #401.

• This event signifies the departure of Illinois Army National Guard troops to Camp Logan, Texas for mobilization training for the Great War from September to October 1917 (100 years ago).

• Private World War I collections, displays and encampment set up

WHEN:

• August 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

WHERE:

• Monticello Railway Museum

P.O. Box 401

992 Iron Horse Place

Monticello, IL 61856

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Steam Train Fares: Adults $14; Seniors (62 and older) $12; Children (two-12) $10; Two and under free with a paying adult.

For additional information, please contact the Illinois State Military Museum at 217-761-3910.

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