Tag: Civil War
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A Clash of Loyalties: The Battle That Shaped Missouri’s Civil War In the turbulent early days of the Civil War, Missouri became a battleground not just between North and South, but between neighbors, families, and deeply divided communities. While major conflicts like Wilson’s Creek and Lexington shaped the state’s wartime legacy, smaller engagements like the…
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Missouri’s Civil War: A Journey Through Conflict and Legacy Missouri’s Civil War history is deeply layered, shaped by its border-state status and the diverse battle styles that unfolded across its landscape. This itinerary offers a budget-friendly, immersive overnight adventure, exploring key locations that highlight the conflict’s shifting nature—from the strategic engagement at Lexington in 1861…
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Echoes of Missouri’s Civil War “One cannot and must not try to erase the past merely because it does not fit the present.” – Golda Meir This quote speaks to the necessity of acknowledging history in its entirety—the good, the bad, the ugly, and the uncomfortable—so that we can learn from it rather than…
