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Border State Contest: Civil War Comes to Missouri in 1861

Name: Border State Contest: Civil War Comes to Missouri in 1861
Start: 2025-03-26
End: 2025-03-26

March 26–April 30 | 1:30–3:30 pm

Online or In person weekly at SPARK’s NEW LOCATION at 4747 Troost, Basement Level

In 1861, Missouri was a prosperous and conservative state whose citizens overwhelmingly favored the status quo, but radical minorities on either side of the issues struggled to take control of the state. Discover how these factions came to power and who won the struggle for Missouri. Topics include the 1860s elections, 1861 Missouri State Convention, St. Louis Arsenal, Camp Jackson Affair, and battles of the war.

Dick Titterington – historian and author of ten Civil War books; Civil War Round Table of Kansas and Monnett Battle of Westport Fund