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Civil War actors to build camp at Ohio Statehouse

Associated Press - May 8, 2008 10:55 AM ET

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Cannons will blast downtown Columbus tomorrow to kick off a weekend Civil War re-enactment.

The Civil War buffs will build a camp on the lawn of the Ohio Statehouse.

The event begins at 9 a.m., when Ohio first lady Frances Strickland will help with the first cannon firing.

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