The purpose of this group is to share files and photos that relate to the 19th century. This group is an extension of the Mackinaw River Valley 19th Century Living Historians. Information on this group is available at www.mackinawrivervalley.org web site.

To read the master's thesis Nine Months To Shiloh, join the group then click on "files" in the list of links at the left.

The photo at the right is of Van, the founder of this group. At this event, Van was demonstrating the role of a regimental sutler traveling with the Union army during the American Civil War.