Missouri Civil War Sesquicentennial

If we were part of the Confederate or Union armies, there would be plenty to do preparing for the winter months in Missouri, and there’s plenty to do and see this fall for the Civil War Sesquicentennial. We are gearing up for the launch of the official Sesquicentennial in 2011 so take a moment to read about the many reenactments and other learning events that are happening. Listen to the stories of those who lived during the war with the Walk with the Civil War Spirits in Lone Jack. Make sure and leave room on your calendar for the Battle of Westport Ball held on the battlefield at the Battle of Westport Museum.

And be sure to visit our destination map to locate things to do over the coming months in your area of the state.

Sep

150th Anniversary of the Battle of Marshall

Fri 9/13/13 - Sun 9/15/13

Marshall

The 150th anniversary of the Battle of Marshall, located at the Marshall Indian Foothills Park and sponsored by 2nd Missouri Infantry Co. K, Ron Ulrich, military liaison, is a Missouri Civil War Reenactors Association maximum effort event with full amenties, offering $100 bounty for the first 2 cannons on each side, and $50 for the first 25 cavalry horse and rider; two battle recreations on part of the actual battlefield of Col. Joe.

Sep

Civil War Days at Hermann Farm

Sat 9/21/13 - Sun 9/22/13

Hermann

Step back into history at the Hermann Farm Civil War Days! The event will take place September 21-22, 2013, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day, and visitors can interact with the 8th Missouri Cavalry along with other Union and Confederate camps. Be amazed by a water landing of troops off of the ol' Missouri and battle reenactment from atop the ridge.

Sep

Reenactment of the Battle of Pilot Knob

Fri 9/26/14 - Sun 9/28/14

Pilot Knob

The Battle of Pilot Knob marked the beginning of Sterling Price's 1864 invasion of Missouri. The reenactment will be held at Fort Davidson State Historic Site in Pilot Knob September 26-28, 2014 and will be open to the public each day at 8:00 a.m. For more information, contact the historic site at 573-546-3454.