The Civil War at Cassville Missouri 1998

"THE  CIVIL  WAR  AT  CASSVILLE, MISSOURI"
SEPTEMBER  11,  12,  13, 1998

Schedule of Events

FRIDAY - SEPT. 11 12:00 noon REGISTRATION OPENS AT SOUTH  PARK.  PLEASE
REGISTER AT THE GAZEBO BEFORE PROCEEDING TO THE REENACTMENT CAMP SITE.

12:00 p.m. REGISTRATION CLOSES. IF ARRIVING  AFTER  THE  MIDNIGHT  HOUR
PROCEED TO THE CAMP AREA AS  QUIET  AS  POSSIBLE,  REGISTER  WITH  YOUR
COMMAND BY NOON THE 12th. Straw, wood & water will be at camp.

6-8:00 p.m. Previously scheduled Tour of the Greenway along the  scenic
Flat Creek and the Russell Cabin has been moved to the  square;  Square
Dancing at 5:00 by the Swinging Stars ; Music at 6:00 p.m. by the Barry
County Band and Tales of the Civil War to follow on the square.

8:00 p.m. Living History presentation  at  8:00  p.  m.  at  the  Rocky
Edmondson Memorial Park has been moved to the site  of  the  Courthouse
Area. Also, one of many places used by the State Guards on their way to
Wilson Creek in 1861 prior to the Oak Hill Battle as referred to by the
Confederates. Also, where the Legislature met in October  and  November
of 1861 and conducted their historical Jackson Legislature business.

SATURDAY - SEPT. 12 6:00 a.m. REVEILLE

8:00 a.m. REGISTRATION REOPENS AT THE MAIN TENT FOR SATURDAY ARRIVALS.

8:30 a.m. BATTALION OFFICER'S CALL.

9:00 a.m. CAMPS OPENED TO THE PUBLIC. ALL VEHICLES MUST BE REMOVED FROM
MILITARY, PERIOD AND SUTLER AREAS BEFORE THIS TIME.

9:00 a.m. MILITARY UNIT DRILLS. WEAPONS SAFETY AND UNIFORM  INSPECTIONS
BY RESPECTIVE COMMANDS.

10:00 a.m. HISTORIC SKIRMISH FROM UNION SCOUTS - RESULTING IN HOUSE  TO
HOUSE FIGHTING BEFORE ENDING WITH THEIR RETREAT. AT THIS TIME  IN  1862
THE CONFEDERATES STILL OCCUPIED THE TOWN.

12:00 NOON REGISTRATION CLOSES. LUNCH AT AREA FOOD PLACES OR VENDORS.

1:00  p.m.  WEAPONS  SAFETY  AND  UNIFORM  INSPECTIONS  BY   RESPECTIVE
COMMANDS.

1:30 p.m. "BATTLE NEAR CASSVILLE" REENACTMENT."

3:30 p.m. LADIES TEA, DEMONSTRATIONS & LECTURES AT MAIN  TENT.  Ladies,
bring your teacups, please. TOWNBALL/ROUNDERS  FOR  THE  REENACTORS  IN
FIELD NEARBY.

5:00 p.m. CAMPS CLOSED TO PUBLIC

6:00 to 7:30 p.m. DINNER BREAK.

6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sounds of the  Republic  Band.  (A  40+  member  band
playing music of early times.)

8:00 p.m. DANCE MAIN TENT OR PARKING LOT NEARBY. (Ball  gowns  or  camp
dress are acceptable.) The public is invited to observe or participate.

SUNDAY - SEPT. 13

7:00 a. m. REVILLE

7-8:30 a. m. CAMP BREAKFAST.

9:00 a. m. BATTALION OFFICER'S CALL

9:00 a. m. UNIT DRILLS

9:15 a. m. CAMPS OPEN TO PUBLIC

10:00 a. m. CHURCH SERVICES. (Conducted by individual unit chaplains at
location of choice.)

1:00 p. m. SAFETY INSPECTIONS.

1:30 p. m. BATTLE - COULD BE ONE OF MANY THAT WAS  TO  OCCUR  IN  BARRY
COUNTY DURING THE WAR. (MANY UNRECORDED.)  At  the  conclusion  of  the
battle this will end the days activities


SPONSORS FOR THE EVENT: THE BARRY COUNTY  GENEALOGICAL  AND  HISTORICAL
SOCIETY AND THE CASSVILLE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE


CO-HOSTED BY THE "E" COMPANY 4th MISSOURI INFANTRY,  CSA,  AND  Company
"A" 3rd MO CAVALRY, (Dismounted) CSA

A souvenir booklet has been compiled that has some  history  and  other
information that can be purchased in advance from either sponsor: Barry
County Genealogical & Historical Society, Box 291, Cassville, MO  65625
or the Chamber of Commerce at Cassville. They may be ordered from the B
C G & H  Society  through  the  mail.  Cost  $5.00  including  postage.
Patronize our advertisers in the booklet please, as without their  help
it would not have been possible.

OUR HEARTY WELCOME GOES OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. BE SURE AND ATTEND.

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