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A Civil War Winter

Historically speaking, there were not many battles during the winter months; so what did they do during these long months?

Head over to the Rum River Library, where authentically dressed representatives from the Second Minnesota Battery of Light Artillery will share how soldiers staved off boredom, stayed warm and prepared for battle during the winter.

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