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Wilson’s Creek 150th: My thoughts…
The family and I attended the 150th anniversary reenactment of the Battle of Wilson’s Creek (Oak Hills) this past Saturday, August 13th 2011, and I thought I would give my take of the sights and sounds of the day from at least my perspective. First off, it should be noted that the event took place [...]
Battle of Wentzville
The following account of the Battle of Wentzville is based on information compiled by Gerry Matlock, former Wentzville Historical Society President, and from official Federal Government records. On July 15, 1861, four companies of the 2nd Missouri Infantry and two companies of the 8th Missouri Infantry left St. Louis by train, heading west on the [...]
Vacation and Civil War Visits – Part II
Vacation is over and I am back home here in Missouri. What a great time along the east coast and getting to see some great Civil War sites and sharing my interest with my family. Last post left off with us in Virginia. We ended up in DC and while there spent an entire day [...]
Vacation and Civil War visits – Part I
I am on vacation with my family this week visiting Tennessee, Virginia and Washington D.C. While here I have had the opportunity to visit a few Civil War related sites as well as a major battlefield so far. I’ll give my take on what I have sen so far. First stop was in Lexington, VA. [...]
Bellefontaine Cemetery and the Civil War
Last weekend I was in the St. Louis area for my nieces Communion. Afterwards we had lunch and then started our trek back to our home in south-central Missouri. However, we decided to make a pit stop along the way at Bellefontaine Cemetery in north St. Louis to visit a few Civil War graves. I [...]
Civil War Speaker Series
There has already been some outstanding speakers appear in this series since the beginning of 2011. Here are what I consider some highlights of the ones that are yet to come. Unless otherwise noted, programs will be held at the Missouri State Archives, located at 600 W. Main Street in Jefferson City. April 28, 2011, [...]
Missouri highway signs to show Civil War sites
Missouri is making it easier for people to find its historic Civil War sites. The Missouri Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission is making available highway signs to point out some of the historic sites. The signs have a red star in a blue background. Written on the sign is “Missouri Civil War.” Communities and attractions would [...]
Price and McCulloch: Rivalry in Missouri
After the victory at Wilson’s Creek in August of 1861, southern forces in Missouri under the command of Missouri Militia General Sterling Price and Confederate Brigadier General Benjamin McCulloch found a new sense of purpose in Missouri. Southern sympathizing Missourians found a renewed spirit and hope for their cause in Missouri. This lead to the Militia [...]
Civil War 150th Anniversary: What it should mean to Missourian’s
Missouri was third in the number of battles that took place within it’s borders, behind Virginia and Tennessee, however when one looks at all the minor engagements and even what happened along the border in the 1850′s Missouri was probably THE major battleground for the Civil War (at least in my and a few others [...]
Bingham’s ‘Order No. 11’ argued for civil liberties
By Ted Stillwell The Examiner Independence, MO - Writer and artist George Caleb Bingham has long been one of my heroes. He lived in the house that carries his namesake on West Pacific Avenue during the Civil War era, the Bingham-Waggoner Estate, where he painted one of his most famous canvas, “Martial Law.” Bingham was born [...]
