Missouri Civil War Sesquicentennial

Dispatches and Telegrams

Help us solve the mystery of this flag

Apr 16 2012 1:16 PM

The flag is from Beauregard's Rifles, C.S.A. But how did it get here? Read more...

Figures in history

William Tecumseh Sherman

Throughout the war, whether in Memphis, Vicksburg, Chattanooga, or Atlanta, on the way to the sea, or through the Carolinas, Sherman always had Missouri soldiers under his command.

Odon Guitar

George Caleb Bingham wrote James Sidney Rollins, “Guitar is the truest man you have among you, all honor to him.”

Upcoming Events

May

"The Class of 1846: From West Point to Appomattox: Stonewall Jackson, George McClellan and Their Brothers" Civil War book discussion

The Springfield-Greene County library will host a book discussion on "The Class of 1846: From West Point to Appomattox: Stonewall Jackson, George McClellan and Their Brothers" by John C. Waugh. For more information, contact the library at...

May

ProQuest Civil War Era Database

ProQuest Civil War Era contains primary source materials such as newspapers, pamphlets and articles that go beyond the battles. This vast range of Civil War Era research topics covers Manifest Destiny through the end of the Civil War....

Jun