Tentative plans include civilian and military camps, camp presentations, military drill, re-creation of the Mustering-In ceremony and presentation of the Colors by the Ladies of Ionia, meal Saturday, a dance and possibly a lantern tour Saturday night, church service Sunday morning, and luncheon served at the historical society’s fully restored and furnished 1880s vintage home. There also will be a ceremony at the site of Camp Sigel, which was the original rendezvous encampment of the 21st Michigan. Following that ceremony, the troops will have the opportunity to march approximately 2 miles through town back to the Court House, which houses the original Ladies of Ionia presentation flag (Those who don’t want to take part in the march may ride back). The activities will take place in the center of Ionia, in the middle of a beautiful historic district. The event is co-organized by the 3rd Michigan Company F and the 21st Michigan.
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