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, [...]
Scientist finds buried history of Border War
Butler, MO – A foot below the grasses of rural Bates County, Ann Raab’s trowel has uncovered scars of a countryside torched by the Union Army. Burnt wood embedded in rock. Melted glass, scorched ceramics and discolored soil where a flaming wall fell. As a doctoral candidate in archaeology at the University of Kansas, Raab [...]
