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.

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Wed 5/2/12

Springfield

Brian Grubbs, Community & Conflict digital collection project director, will talk about the stories of men and women who lived in the Ozarks during the Civil War and highlight online resources focusing on the Civil War in the region. For more information, contact the library at 417-616-0544 or visit their website www.thelibrary.org .

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Thu 5/3/12

Kearney

A living history event.  It's 1861 and the Civil War is raging.  A common foot soldier, reenactor Greg Higginbotham, takes you through his daily life.  From enlistement procedures to camp life, relive the past of America's unsung heroes.  This event will be held May 3, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in the Kearney branch of the Midcontinent Public Library. 

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Fri 5/4/12 - Sun 5/6/12

Jefferson City

Binder Park, located about 10 miles west of the State Capitol in Jefferson City, will be transported back 150 years to 1862 during this Civil War reenactment event.  Reenactors will depict period battles with artillery, cavalry, infantry and medical units; camps; sutlers (period vendors); music; dance; and living history demonstrations.  President Lincoln is scheduled to make an appearance too!  There will also be an artillery night firing on Saturday night.  This is a Missouri Civil War Reenactors Association Maximum Effort Event.