Missouri's Civil War began along the Nation's Western Border, in the 1850's, in the conflict known as "Bleeding Kansas." The most Northern state where slavery was permitted by law, it was inevitable that War in Missouri would be especially brutal. And so it was. Missouri witnessed the greatest number of battles and engagements - more than 1,000 - of any place except Virginia and Tennessee.

HISTORIC HOME ON THE AUCTION BLOCK

The former home of Missouri legislator Sylvester Baker, known as the Baker Plantation House, is being auctioned on October 18, 2010.  This is a no reserve, no minimum bid auction.  The event presents an opportunity for a buyer who wants a site with excellent visibility and who appreciates our Missouri Civil War history.
The Baker House played a prominent role during Bill Anderson’s October 14, 1864 raid on the town of Danville.&nbsp…... Read more >

BOONVILLE RE-ENACTMENT TO BE A "MAXIMUM EFFORT"

Make plans now to join the Boonville Civil War Commemorative Commission, Boonville Tourism Commission, and the Collins Battery B for the 150th anniversary commemoration of the First Battle of Boonville, June 17-19, 2011. Fought on June 17, 1861, this battle occurred before the First Battle of Bull Run in Virginia (July 21, 1861) and insured that the state of Missouri and the Missouri River would remain under Union control. The site of the reen…... Read more >

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