Battle of Pilot Knob remembered - MO

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Battle of Pilot Knob remembered
ON THE OCASSION OF THE BATTLE'S 150TH ANNIVERSARY

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Kevin R. Jenkins, Daily Journal

Civil War reenactors from across the country will be coming to the Arcadia Valley to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Pilot Knob, one of the most significant conflicts that took place in the state of Missouri.

8 hours ago • KEVIN R. JENKINS 573-518-3614
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Weekend Schedule of Events
Saturday, September 27

8 a.m. – Camps open to the public

9 a.m.– 6 p.m. – Museum open

9–11 a.m. – Artillery, Infantry and Cavalry Drill

10 a.m. – Ladies programming

10:30 a.m. – Special ceremony

Noon – Opening military ceremonies

Noon - 6 p.m. – Main stage programming

1 p.m. – Running battle to Fort begins

1:30 p.m. – Main battle commences

6 p.m. – Officer's Soiree

7 p.m. – Grand Ball featuring Gum Spring Serenaders

8:30 p.m. – Blowing up of Fort Davidson

9:10 p.m. – Grand Ball resumes

10 p.m. – Event and vendors close

Sunday, September 28

8 a.m. – Camps open to the public

9 a.m. - 4 p.m. – Museum open

9 a.m.- 11 a.m. – Artillery, Infantry and Cavalry Drill

10 a.m. – Period Service by reenactors

11 a.m.- 3 p.m. – Main stage programming

1:30 p.m. – Main battle commences

3 p.m. - 4 p.m. – Chris Sutton, first person: "The Civil War Riots in Missouri"

4 p.m. – Event and vendors close

"For decades following the battle, the fort drew former Union and Confederate soldiers to the site where they remembered comrades both living and dead."

PILOT KNOB — When reenactors from across the country converge on the Fort Davidson State Historic Site in the Arcadia Valley this next weekend they will be bringing to life a significant Civil War battle that took place on those very same grounds exactly 150 years ago.

Traditionally held every three years, the reenactment of the 1864 Battle of Pilot Knob would have normally taken place in September 2013, however, planners delayed the event so it could be held on the battle's sesquicentennial.

More: http://dailyjournalonline.com/news/...cle_9492cfc6-fcd5-5ffe-af26-503ddeb01769.html
 
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